Consistency maintenance, which is a key issue in groupware research and systems, is supported by a variety of concurrency control techniques. These techniques can be pessimistic (it does not allow concurrency to occur) or optimistic (it allows concurrency to occur and then fixes inconsistency), explicit (the user explicitly controls concurrency) or implicit (the system controls … Read more
The relationship between the organization and its members can be greatly influenced by what motivates individuals to work. The style of leadership, job design, resources on the job, and environment can all have a significant effect on the satisfaction of employees and their performance. Performance is also influenced by individual motivations (e.g., social, recognition, financial … Read more
Is America obligated to help poor countries? Is foreign aid worsening our budget deficit?
How do subsidies distort trade patterns and lead to inefficiencies?
What are the commonly used arguments for the use of tariffs?
Suppose that in the absence of trade, the U.S. price for bicycles was higher than the world price for bicycles. Would allowing international trade, mean that the U.S. would import or export bicycles? Who in the U.S. would benefit and who would lose with a free trade policy, and would the gains be greater than … Read more
At one time, it was believed that the way for a nation to prosper was to export as much as possible while importing as little as possible. More money would flow into a country than out of a country. Is this really a sound economic strategy? What is the relationship between exports and imports?
What is the law of comparative advantage, and why is it important in international trade?
The U. S. has committed itself to creating a free trade zone between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Why might this be important? Relative to imports and exports to other nations, what is the size of these two North American trading partners trade relationship with the U.S.?
One method of price discrimination for firms is the use of coupons and rebates. Firms are basically allowing consumers to self-identify their respective price elasticities of demand for a product. Describe the last time you used a coupon or a rebate, and another time where you knew a coupon might be available and yet chose … Read more