Describe how crime impacts the economy on a national and
international scale. Discuss both the challenges and advantages of
measuring the impacts of crime.
Explain how net exports affect the U.S. economy. Describe both
negative and positive impacts on GDP. Why do national income
accountants use net exports to compare GDP, rather than simply
adding exports to the other expenditure components of GDP?
In the context of the national savings and investment identity,
briefly describe the main sources for both the supply of and demand
for capital in the U.S. economy. Then briefly explain how
short-term movements in the business cycle affect the trade
balance.
Compare and contrast the transportation principles of economy of
scale and economy of distance. How do they combine to create
efficient transportation?
Evaluate the economic impacts of supply chain management (SCM)
and how the development of supply sources, vendors, and logistics
builds overall company value into the enterprise. Compare the
advantages and disadvantages of SCM and what aspects are most
important with the following types of businesses (please prepare a
table): global company B2B; Domestic B2C service provider; Web
supplier of automotive parts; Consulting services offered world
wide; Construction company; Mineral Commodity Exporter; Import
jewelry reseller. Judge what role is played by...