This article talks about the not so recent emergence of soldiers for hire. Mercenaries have been around since the Medieval Times. In Iraq and Afghanistan,…
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Foreign competition may pose some threat to American laborers, but this article points out that it is technology that has become the real threat. As…
As demand for electricity has declined traditional coal and gas companies in the EuroZone have seen prices drop so low that they had to pay…
A new form of company has arisen. “Passthrough” companies which do not retain much in the way of earnings and pay out almost all of…
In our Industrial Organization class we have just begun discussing in detail what a corporation is, who owns a corporation, and why investors invest. Crowdfunding…
The consulting industry remains a vibrant one.
During economic booms consultants advise how best to merge, market, and expand. During economic recessions, consultants advise on how to cut costs and get rid of poor investments. Some of these investments may have been advised by the same consultants.
Consulting Agencies perform statistical analysis and
Merger and Acquisitions according to this article come in waves.
The Buyers Market generally occurs when the economy experiences a downturn. In this situation, companies which possibly may have to close up shop sell out for a small profit to the buying company. Deals can be struck, and after restructuring, a strong company can emerge with new management
The demand for cigarettes has shrunk over several years mostly due to regulation, taxation, and health campaigns. These have all lowered consumption of cigarettes and…
Competition in the electronic sector may bring about lower tech prices across the board or lead to two different pricing models within the industry. Apple…