living among the population. In the following paragraphs, we will first examine how economic inequality is currently measured and the limitations underlying those methods. We will then elaborate on the additional parameters (household production and leisure) and their importance in better accounting for household wealth. Last, we will discuss the differences between cross-country and within-country inequalities and the role of globalization on economic inequality. When trying to assess household living
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Name: Professors name: Subject: Marketing Date: Take home examination. 1. First we will count the cost of attracting one customer: As the close rate is 20%,to attract one customer we need 5 prospects, the acquisition will be 850/20%= 4250$ Retention per customer = 200/60%= 333,3$ Ongoing service per customer=600*60%=360$ Add on per customer will be 500*90%-25= 425$ Total margin per customer without retention will be the sum of all margins per customer 400+360+425= 1185 Total equity
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Introduction: Porter Airlines has managed to find success where many small carrier airlines have not. The company has survived predator competition from Air Canada to become a recognized brand in South Eastern Canada for the time-sensitive business traveller segment. The company has developed a loyal customer base and continues to capitalize on its strengths which include it location, ownership of the Billy Bishop Airport. Despite its success the company is currently focused on expanding its operational
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freely accepted in Honk Kong. Economic activities of Macau Services activities dominated by tourism and gambling contribute nearly 96% towards its GDP (gross domestic product). Wholesale and retail trade, financial services, construction, and transport and communications are the other tertiary sector activities. The industrial sector is dominated by electronics, footwear, textiles and toy manufacturing facilities. Industries or secondary economic activities constitute almost 4% of GDP. The contribution
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answer all questions at the reception desk, by given the most important information (activity and excursion timetables). A G.O will escort you to the room and the luggages will send to customer’s room shortly. Club Med provides language support (Japanese, Frances, English and Chinese) for the whole day. For example: There will be a English-speaking G.O for English speaking customers and to help them sign up for activities and to attend to customer’s needs during daytime and evening programs held at the
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Recreation, and Tourism Management ___________________________________ by Sajna S. Shenoy December 2005 Advisor: Dr. William C. Norman ABSTRACT The subject matter of this dissertation is food tourism or tourists’ participation in `food related activities at a destination to experience its culinary attributes. In addition, the culinary tourist or the tourist for whom food tourism is an important, if not primary, reason influencing his travel behavior, is its focus. The empirical objectives of
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management times. A manager must understand the content of his work and do not attempt to take all the monkeys that not belong to him; otherwise, he will soon discover that he is not only drowning with the responsibilities but also robbing his subordinates the experience of learning. In the article, it clearly defines the three types of times that one needs to manage. First, the boss-imposed time is the time for accomplishing activities that assigned by the boss. Second, the system-imposed time is the
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Is our consumption society sustainable? The concept of a sustainable society has been discussed for decades. Moreover, attention is paid to the direct effect that consumption has on this issue. Sustainability is defined through meeting consumer needs without compromising the needs of future generations (OECD, 2002). But it doesn’t bring in question what quantity of current needs is really necessary (Conca, Princen& Maniates, 2003). Many scientists regard consumption orientated society as
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health. It also means being healthy in mind too. An unhealthy mind results in an unhealthy body. Good mental health helps you to make the most of life and enjoy it. Good mental health offers you a feeling of well-being and the inner strength needed in times of trouble or unrest. Everyone knows how to care for their bodies. This is done almost every day by the majority of people. Exercise and eating the proper foods are the best ways of keeping the body healthy. But, how does one keep the mind healthy
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PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Responsible gaming is an attitude the students need if they were to engage into playing computer online games. Developing this attitude is not a personal choice alone, it required the participation of the society. As time continues to run, our world keeps getting more advance and modernize and until now, it doesn’t stop. One of the finished products of modernization is the machine called computer. Since it was invented and being developed, it gives us benefits and
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