recession (Gartner), the industry would do well to focus on the opportunities of gaining sales in emerging, growing markets instead of continued plant closures in the mature markets (deliotte) as there is likely to be a change in the geographical pattern of demand. The most sales are predicted in the BRIC countries and other emerging markets whilst the mature OECD markets will remain relatively stagnant (OEC REPORT). Automobile companies such as Tata Motor, Geely and SAIC may be well on the way to
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the fashion shows, in the streets and even at school or at workplace. There is a fact that most people want to look like the models. Men and women are alike, a smooth and bright skin with an ideal body shape for a wonderful life. This desire and trends are growing and seen as a gold mine for the beauty care market. Beauty care products imply psychologically that customers are taking care of their hygiene, beauty and healthiness by using some products to support this care. The beauty industry in
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understanding the reasoning behind it, there are potentially ways to reduce crime rate by older offenders in the future. Research gathered from 1980-2004 by Felmeyer and Steffensmeier (Felmeyer & Steffensmeier, 2007), identifies a stable pattern in the trends of
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allows the electric service provider to gather energy consumption data. This is very helpful for utilities as it allows them to reduce their fleet and therefore reducing their carbon footprint. In addition to the fleet savings, utilities also gain savings from reductions in their workforce. Another key benefit of the smart meter is the ability to help support energy efficiency savings by allowing customers to monitor their energy consumption through their smart-phone or internet connection. However
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Macronutrients and Obesity: Revisiting the Calories in, Calories out Framework July 19, 2013 Daniel Riera-Crichtona and Nathan Tefftb Abstract: Recent clinical research has studied weight responses to varying diet composition, but the contribution of changes in macronutrient intake and physical activity to rising population weight remains unknown. Research on the economics of obesity typically assumes a “calories in, calories out” framework, but a richer weight production model separating caloric
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China is the largest exporter($2.21 trillion in 2013) and second large importer($1.95 trillion in 2013) of goods in the world. The socialist market of China is the world's second large economy by nominal GDP and by purchasing power parity after the United States. China main export partners are Hong Kong(17.4%), United States (16.7%), Japan (6.8%) and South Korea($.1%). However, South Korea(9.4%), Japan(8.3%), Taiwan(8.0%), United States (7.85), Australia (5.0%) and Germany (4.8%) are China main import
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Marketers must pay close attention to major trends in income and consumer-spending patterns. Marketers often distinguish countries with five different income-distribution patterns: (1) very low incomes; (2) mostly low incomes; (3) very low, very high incomes; (4) low, medium, high incomes; and (5) mostly medium incomes. Marketers must pay careful attention to major changes in incomes, cost of living, interest rates, savings, and borrowing patterns because they have a strong impact on business and
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India is the world’s leading diamond cutting and polishing center, accounting for 53% share of the global polished diamond market in terms of value. India imports gold from South Africa, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong and UAE. The domestic consumption of diamonds have been 626.9 crores in 2001-02 to 483.4 crores in 02-03 and
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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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Assignment 1 BUS 100 May 16, 2012 The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD, 2010) has identified alarming levels of growth in urbanization and consumption in a new report, and describes the crucial role of business in the transition to sustainability. According to the report, "Business and Development: Challenges and Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing World," published by WBCSD (2010), "The world is experiencing a historic shift of economic and political power from the
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