Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Identifying the Next High-Growth Economies
Walsh, Kieran J.; Roberts, AnthonyTechnical Note DARDEN-GEM-0169-EEconomicsThis note is an introduction to using macroeconomics in evaluating the long-term growth prospects of emerging markets. Methodologically, it is an application of growth theory, the Solow model in particular, and it gives students the opportunity to practice reading and interpreting the data of international macroeconomics. The textbook Solow growth model and its basic extensions align well with how investors and policymakers think about forecastin...Starting at €8.20
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Fragilities and Growth Prospects in the Global Economy
Walsh, Kieran J.; Warnock, Francis E.Technical Note DARDEN-GEM-0177-EEconomicsThis note discusses identifying the potential future fragile and high-growth economies.Starting at €8.20
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Exchange Rate Shocks in the United Kingdom and Switzerland
Warnock, Francis E.; Walsh, Kieran J.Case DARDEN-GEM-0172-EEconomicsThis case follows as the protagonist sets out to refresh his knowledge of large changes in exchange rates by analyzing two specific episodes: George Soros against the Bank of England (BOE) in 1992 and Switzerland’s Francogeddon in 2015. The episodes were in one sense very different - one led to a sharp depreciation and the other to a sharp appreciation - but understanding them could serve him well when assessing future potential large exchange ra...Starting at €8.20
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Mexico: Walls or Doors?
Walsh, Kieran J.Case DARDEN-GEM-0166-EEconomicsThis case is about the economy of Mexico as of 2018, and particularly the challenges it faces with respect to managing its currency and inflation, the renegotiation of NAFTA, and long-term growth. The case updates students on the current economic situation in Mexico, helps students weigh the economic pros and cons of protectionism via the classic tariff supply-and-demand diagram, and encourages students to apply to Mexico previous lessons on grow...Starting at €8.20
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From Blues Brother to Industry Leader: Growing Revenues at ParknPool
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Rourke; BradCase DARDEN-ENT-0176-EEntrepreneurshipWith humble and unconventional roots; Jim Fonner's outdoor furniture company; ParknPool; began in Florida selling patio furniture door to door to hotels. Fonner and his then-partner dressed as the Blues Brothers in order to attract attention and gain sales. Over the decade; the business has grown and is now an industry leader in outdoor furniture supplies. Almost all of the firm’s selling is done over the internet. Revenues have grown year over y...Starting at €8.20
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From Blues Brother to Industry Leader: Growing Revenues at ParknPool - Teaching Note
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Rourke; BradTeaching Note DARDEN-ENT-0176TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product ENT-0176Starting at €0.00