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A Technical Note on the IS\LM and AS\AD Models
Rodriguez, Peter L.Technical Note DARDEN-F-1541-EFinanceThis technical note introduces the basic structure of the IS\LM and AS\AD models for a closed economy (i.e., one that does not engage in international trade). It is a useful complement for the more in-depth presentation of these models commonly found in an economics textbook.Starting at €8.20
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Cementing the Bottom of the Pyramid: A New Direction at CEMEX?
Rodriguez, Peter L.Case DARDEN-BP-0508-ECorporate GovernanceThis case details cement, ready-mix, and concrete giant CEMEX's consideration of a set of strategies designed to grow the Mexican market from the bottom of the economic pyramid: the low-income do-it-yourself homebuilders that characterized an untapped market there. Alfredo de Armas, VP of business development at CEMEX, must consider the needs and limitations of customers with no access to credit and a budget that might allow a purchase of just on...Starting at €8.20
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Whither the U.S. Economy? - Teaching Note
Warnock, Francis E.; Rodriguez, Peter L.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0542TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0542Starting at €0.00
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NCFCU: Serving the "Sinks" in the City by the Bay
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Race, Natalie; Jia, RuoCase DARDEN-ENT-0186-EEntrepreneurshipThe CEO and manager of Northeast Community Federal Credit Union for over 20 years, Lily Lo was familiar with the financial needs of low-income people in the Bay Area, but the credit union’s future was not as clear: She was considering whether to add another branch in the SOMA neighborhood.Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Long-Run Models of Economic Growth
Rodriguez, Peter L.Technical Note DARDEN-G-0614-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis technical note prepares students to use and analyze economic models of long-run growth. The technical note is particularly useful in introduction the Solow Neoclassical growth model for discussing growth in emerging markets and developed economies.Starting at €8.20
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Futebol: The Beautiful Game?
Rodriguez, Peter L.; Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Yemen, RyanCase DARDEN-GEM-0138-EEconomicsA principal objective of economic thinking is to inform key decisions made by firms and their managers. One of the most important topics for managers concerns the basic choices about labor: How many people should I hire, and what should I pay them? Using the context of football (soccer) in Brazil, this case can be used to explore players' current and future worth to a team. Analysis could include marginal product of labor, marginal revenue produc...Starting at €8.20
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Futebol: The Beautiful Game? - Teaching Note
Rodriguez, Peter L.; Gibbs, Shea; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-GEM-0138TN-EEconomicsTeaching note for product GEM-0138Starting at €0.00
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Smithfield Foods: Activists and Acquisitions - Teaching Note
Chen, Ming-Jer; Jia, RuoTeaching Note DARDEN-S-0308TN-EStrategyTeaching note for product S-0308Starting at €0.00
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Ambiculture: Seeking the Multicultural Middle -Teaching Note
Chen, Ming-Jer; Rochanakit, Chawit; Jia, Ruo; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-S-0266TN-EStrategyTeaching note for product S-0266Starting at €0.00
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Smithfield Foods: Activists and Acquisitions
Chen, Ming-Jer; Jia, Ruo; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-S-0308-EStrategyThis research-based case uses the circumstances surrounding Virginia-based Smithfield Foods’ (Smithfield’s) buyout offers from multiple foreign firms to examine the political and cultural constraints of a regionally rooted global firm in pursuing its strategic objectives. Smithfield’s senior leadership receives offers from three firms, ShuangHui International (ShuangHui), JBS S.A. (JBS), and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), based in China, Brazil, a...Starting at €8.20