...our daily life gradually. Cars make our life convenient and swift. However, too many cars have caused very serious social problems. Some people claim that the disadvantages of car are more than the advantages. I doubt whether the argument can bear much analysis. Since one century [ago], the auto industry has [been] developed at full speed worldwide, and has brought the enormous progresses to our life. For example, the car is the most convenient tool of transportation. We can [be] on and off duty by car every day, we can go to travel by car on the vacation, we can utilize the cars to deal with some emergency too. The car [is] playing an important role in our daily life. They make our rhythm of life faster and faster, make our business become more and more efficient. On the other hand, the development of the automobile has brought a lot of infant industry to people, Give people countless employment opportunities too. Such as, manufacturing industry, repairing industry and maintaining industry. We are enjoying the convenience that the cars bring to us; at the same time we can utilize the auto industry to support ourselves.However, we can not ignore that too many cars cause enormous social problems, for example, traffic jam, air pollution, traffic accident, to which we have to find a solution. In a word, the cars have brought enormous change to our life; the advantages are far more than the disadvantages. We should recognize the merit of the cars, and do our best to solve...
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...Essay # 1 Sep 26, 2011 1. Why is it that a profit- maximizing businessman would always raise prices when facing an inelastic demand curve, but might or might not raise prices when facing an elastic demand curve? Explain and justify your answers in detail. Elasticity: “The percentage change in one variable relative to the change in other variable”. Price elasticity of demand is defined as “parentage change in quantity demanded, caused by a 1 % change in price. Total revenue = Price * Quantity demanded The demand is inelastic for goods considered to be necessities, and it is elastic for luxury products. For example the demand of furs, gems, and expensive automobiles is probably more elastic than the demand of milk, shoes, and electricity. When the demand is inelastic a profit maximizing businessman will raise price, when dealing with an inelastic demand curve because he expect to increase total revenue. Example: An example may be the case of salt. Today’s price of salt is about 44 cents per pound. If this price were to rise to 54 cents, or fall to 34 cents, it is very doubtful that the consumption of salt would change. People will still keep buying the inelastic items anyway of the price increase. When demand is elastic, profit maximizing businessman might or might not raise prices because an elastic demand is very price sensitive so, when price increase the demand drops and total revenue will drop. Example: Let’s take...
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...mean to have everything that you desire or want like expensive cars, bigger house, or more shoes, when really you do not need them. In the essay titled, “Inner Contentment,” by the Dali Lama and Howard C. Cutler, they seem to be having a conversation about what inner contentment really is and how both of them think that they can achieve it but in two different ways (Lama and Cutler). There are two different methods to achieving inner contentment, but one way is more reasonable and better than the other one. One of the methods is to obtain everything you want and or desire, which is the one that the Dali Lama and Howard C. Cutler say is the unreliable one that can get you into trouble, while the second method is not to have what you want but rather to appreciate what we have. In this essay they explain both, why one is unreasonable and how while the other one is reasonable (Lama and Cutler). The essay starts off with Howard C. Cutler walking down the street to meet with...
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...Raj. Patel Comp1 Drafting essay week_3 Buying a Car Purchasing a vehicle can be real helpful for transportation. There are a lot of people out there that have no vehicle that are struggling to get where they want. That’s why buying a car is important to me because I remember when I didn’t have a car, I would always have to take the bus or ask a friend for a ride. I have always liked cars ever since I was a little kid. I like everything about cars. There are a lot of different things about different cars that you would have to look into before purchasing your vehicle. When I was seventeen I already had bought my first car. I had a 1998 ford escort station wagon. I bought that car for $800. The car was in a great condition but it was pretty old. That car was lucky for me because I passed my driving test in that car the very first time I took it. My family was also driving that car to go to work and for personal use. I had to put money into it to keep it running. That car lasted us about five years. Then we had to get rid of the car because the condition of the car was terrible. The second time I bought I car I knew I couldn’t buy a used car, so I was looking around for low mileage cars for cheap and great condition. I did a lot of research after all the research I came up with a great plan. I thought about buying a brand new car but I knew that was out of my budget. During the Christmas break in 2013 I went to the Nissan dealership near my house looking for good deals...
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...differently, so it would not always be freighting to everyone. Or when buying your first car; people might find paying for the car very stress full. Daily Hassles are simple stressors that everyone encounters every day, such as daily traffic on the road, or always losing the television remote. They usually do not give off a lot of stress, but it certainly enough to frustrate to average human. Conflicts can include challenges like bad arguments with your parents, or moral conflicts within you. Lastly catastrophes like natural disasters or any memorable terrorizing events. For example, tornados or hurricanes are natural disasters. Also, 9/11 and the assassination of President Kennedy are examples of memorable terrorizing...
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...Assignment Two Word Count - 1261 142588 Service Encounters are an integral part of marketing; this essay will focus on and attempt to explain what a service encounter is and why it is important for it to be managed, whilst also outlining the factors that influence the behavior of customers before, during and after the encounter. For the purposes of this essay a Service Encounter will be defined as a transactional interaction where a person provides a good or service to another person, often described as the moment of truth, where the service is examined and all pre conceived ideas now become experiences (Bitner et al. 1990). The arguments will be supported with examples in order to demonstrate a higher understanding of the concepts and ideas involved. What is meant by experience and credence properties? The service encounter in a company or organization is an integral part of the organizations successful growth, services can be likened to a package of attributes rendering contentment, yet have more appropriately been described as “promises of satisfaction” (Levitt, 1983). In comparison with goods, it is better known that services have a diverse range of characteristics however both services and goods contain search, experience and credence qualities, all which need to be managed. Service Encounters are high in experience and credence attributes, as a service is much like a performance it is often deemed as an encounter, the transactional interaction where a person provides...
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...Buying a used car Used car or new? What car is right for me? Where to look for used cars, what to look for when buying a used car? There are many questions you may have when it comes to used car buying process. This essay will answer to some of these questions and hopefully, make the used car buying process easier for you. There are many essential facts you should consider before buying your next car so you won't regret your decision for a moment afterwards. By purchasing a used car, you can save a lot of money. A new car depreciates quickly in the first few years and after 3 years, it is worth only about 60-70% of the original price. In fact, as soon as you leave the dealership, your new vehicle is suddenly worth $1000-$2000 less. When purchasing a new car you basically are paying for its fresh "new" aroma and warranty. Yet, buying a new car does not always mean the buyer will get perfection. A new car may come with problems associated with poor design or manufacturing defects that may have been already repaired during the warranty coverage period if it's a used car. The same is true for all kinds of recalls and service campaigns. Another advantage of buying a used car is that you could buy a loaded model with all the bells and whistles that you might not be able to afford had you bought a new car. However, buying a used car is still a bit of a gamble - there is no guarantee that the car is accident-free, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There...
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...Tatayana Greene Create Real Impact Contest Essay You Only Get One Summer 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. My considered-second family, The Morrings, had came to get me in the early afternoon to go on a 2-3 hour drive to get my sister Terraé her new puppy to cure the mourning for her recently lost one. I climbed into the third section of the run down 2014 jet black Tahoe, Ms.Morring in the driver seat, family friend Tanisha in the passenger, Tanisha’s daughter and our friend Darius in the second section, and me and Terraé in the third. The car ride was full of laughter and sing-a-longs with plenty of freeway until we finally got off, although we still had plenty of ground to cover. There was farm after farm, cow after cow and so many different roadside stands selling either fruits, vegetables or pies. It was obvious we were in the countryside part of Ohio by now. We even passed by an outside go-kart place that we all started making plans to come back to before the summer was over. It still took about thirty minutes to get to the house where the woman we were getting the puppy from lived, but once pulling up in the driveway and opening the door, we were bumrushed with the tiniest puppies and kittens any of us had laid our eyes on. We were greeted by a short, Caucasian lady named Amber, who told us that Terraé could pick whatever puppy her heart desired. After about five minutes of looking around, she made a connection with Bubbles, the runt of a litter of Yorkie Terriers...
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... Education APA format Abstract "Did My Car Join Al Qaeda" by Woody Hochswender is a well written persuasive argument that powerfully portrays his point of view. All three types of appeals are presented within the essay to attract all different styles of readers. Hochswender starts the essay with an ethical or ethos appeal, “I drive a large, for-wheel vehicle. Does that mean I’m a bad person” (Muller & Wiener, 2009, pg. 154). It is quite obvious that Mr. Hochswender has received cruel comments about owning an SUV since he is considering himself a bad person for possessing a particular type of vehicle. Although some people do not agree with Hochswender choice of owning an SUV he is very passionate and vibrant in his view about his rights to own an SUV. He then goes on to explain logical or logos by explaining how in many situations SUVs are safer than normal cars, “However, if some drunken driver veers across the center divider- a situation I have no control over- I would prefer that my 9-year-old and I not be inside a Corolla.”(Muller & Wiener, 2009, pg. 155) Even though SUVs waste a lot more money on gas, in the event of an accident the chances of survival in an SUV would be much more than a small car. He then concludes the essay by explaining how he does know of other way to conserve energy, but the safety of him and his family is prioritized above buying a new heat and air-conditioning. Many car buyers are choosing to trade in cargo space...
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...Mohammad Chughtai | Assignment # 5 – Essay | MKT 410 – F13 | 9/24/2013 | The Green Revolution Al Gore spoke a few days ago at the world’s Social Good Summit about an issue that has become commonplace in today’s media: global warming. We know much of Gore’s bid for presidency in 1999, in which he ran – unsuccessfully - on a platform of responsible energy consumption. Fourteen years later, Gore is still arguing the same points, but with increased vigor. Its no surprise that after fourteen years of heavy campaigning, many Americans are well aware of the issue; in fact, many have changed their buying habits to reflect this growing concern – one the private sector has not failed to capitalize on. In this essay, I will attempt to first define global warming, touch on the “going green” movement and how it’s affecting consumer buying habits, explain how the car industry is being affected and the describe some of the motivations a company may have to “go green.” What is global warming? As with any business discussion, we must first understand the topic being discussed. Global warming debate has becoming increasingly prevalent in news media, T.V. shows and popular culture in the past few decades. Defined as an increase in the overall temperature of the earth, global warming is a topic that has been debated furiously from both sides. The EPA estimates that the earth’s temperature has risen by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century. While this may not seem like much...
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...carbonated sugar water, in doing so they create an image, an image we are told is an ideal. (Cline 1) Under law, bait and switch advertising is considered illegal if the seller has no "intent or want to sell" the advertised item. The fact of the matter is, though, that proving such a bait and switch practice can be fairly difficult, as there must be clear proof that there has been an intention to defraud by the seller. That is not to say, however, that such fraud cannot be caught. Bait and switch advertising occurs when a particular item is priced so low that consumers are lured into the store to buy it. This is known as the bait. Once the customer tries to buy the advertised item, they are told that it is sold or they are discouraged from buying it by the salesperson. The store employee may tell customers that the product is actually inferior and try to convince you to buy a more expensive product. This is the switch. This type of advertising is illegal in most states if the advertised product is not available in reasonable quantities. Depending on the needs, a trustworthy salesperson may try to persuade the customer to buy a better quality item...
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...Theresa Ramos 10 September 2014 English 111-05 Essay #1 Version 1 Hot Wheels Hearing the commercial “Hot Wheels” is an attention catcher. Growing up as little boy, all I had were toy cars. That’s what the majority of kids had as a child, their toy cars which were hot wheels. When I went to the park, I would see other kids play with their toy cars and scream “Hot Wheels!” Hot wheels would be in commercials during every kids show from Nickelodeon, Disney, KTLA Saturday mornings. When I see a Hot Wheels commercial, I see nice cars going in extreme speeds and crashing into one another thinking that it was okay to do so. This toy brand does a great job in persuading little boys to get this type of toy. When Lin talks about Barbie and how every little girl wants it due to the marketing of Mattel, “Constantly feeding the public with newer shinier toys, the Barbie enterprise illustrates America’s propensity for consumerism. Upon close examination, Barbie products foster materialism in young females through both their overwhelmingly large selection and their ability to create a financially carefree world for children, sending the message that excessive consumption is acceptable. This consequently perpetuates the misassumption that ‘ the American economy is an endlessly fertile continent whose boundaries never need be reached”. I agree with what Lin is saying because Mattel does a great job to persuade kids get their product thinking that it’s okay to have more. Every Saturday...
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...its Boom, but what was the Boom, and did everyone gain of it? During the Boom USA underwent huge changes. It was experiencing a decade of a great business boom in almost every industry. New Jobs were created because things like radios, TVs Hoovers, washing machines, refrigerators were produced. Since the people were employed they could spent more money, and simply buying something had a major economic impact. It was all a circle. Someone had to produce what was bought meaning people were employed, he would then earn money for his work and usually spent some of it, buying goods produced by someone else introducing that someone into the cycle. Henry Ford also noticed that the demand for his cars rise, which lead to him producing more cars. As a consequence he introduced a whole new production way, called mass production. Mass production is the creation of many products in a short period of time, it’s a technique that aims for low unit costs and high output. Other industries took up his system and shopping habits changed as chain stores like Woolworth established. So people bought cars which caused an overflow in cars in the traffic system. Highways were built amongst them the famous Route 66. The Highway is also known as “the mother road” it runs through the USA, from Los Angeles to Chicago. Being linked to the transportation system new cities were built along the highway, hotels restaurants and other generals things opened up. Building all these things raw materials were used...
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...Comparing/Contrast Essay 02/03/16 The Environmental benefits of bicycling There are numerous reasons to own a car. Every day people drive a car to get to work, visit friends, buy groceries and complete many other chores. We are, like it or not, dependent on automobiles. However, bicycles are often a useful alternative and are more environmentally friendly. A car is but also costly and often difficult to pay for. To begin with, buying a two-year old car is smarter than purchasing a new one. After a new car depreciates a couple years, it can be purchased for thousands of dollars less. But whether buying new or used, the car’s cost is only part of the expense. Paying for insurance, maintenance, gas, and repairs adds significantly to the expense. Being able to repair a car yourself helps keep costs down, but there still is an expense. Costs of purchase, maintenance and repair aside, automobiles have an adverse effect on the environment that bicycles do not. Even before a car is driven it consumes energy. Automotive production leaves a giant footprint because materials such as steel, rubber, paints, plastics, and glass must be created before a new ride is ready to roll. But that’s not all; air quality suffers because vehicles are America’s biggest air quality compromisers, producing about one-third of all U.S air pollution. The also contribute to global warming. These findings have caused engineers to develop more eco-friendly cars for the future. Future cars may be powered by...
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...Debt is a Hole Hard to get in but hard to get out In this essay call “Debt’s Prism” Margaret Atwood talks how a debt can be so easy to get in but so difficult to escape from it. It is more difficult to get out if you spent more money than what you earn. She said that debt exist from long time ago. There have been always people that get in problems because they don’t how to spend their money. She says that a debt is like a swamp in which you enter and to exit is difficult. The debt problem is very serious and can lead you to a cliff. I had met a lot of people that have been had problems with debt. I had a fried that has an addiction with buying things on store. My friend doesn’t how to use her credit card. She always has problems with her...
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