Discretionary Economic Policy, who is right, Keynes or Hayek?
Is environmental sustainability compatible with economic growth?
The battle between environmental sustainability and economic growth is often portrayed as a zero-sum game: i.e., it is often suggested that environmentally-friendly policies are wholly incompatible with business-friendly policies. However, this supposed truism has been placed under scrutiny in recent years. A number of companies have demonstrated that 'going green' is not only financially sustainable but can also translate into gains in profitability.
On a very basic level, environmentalism is a popular cause. Worries about the long-term damage done to the environment have become increasingly part of the public's consciousness. According to the business publication Forbes in a recent poll:" "72% of consumers would recommend a brand that supports a good cause over one that doesn't, a 39% increase since 2008. 71% of consumers would help a brand promote their products or services if there is a good cause behind them, a growth of 34% since 2008. 73% of consumers would switch brands if a different brand of similar quality supported a good cause, a 9% increase since 2009" (Townsend 2013). Companies that have leveraged 'green' concerns include Starbucks, which has made a commitment to selling Fair Trade coffee, for example. Virtually every major company has some section on their website devoted to their environmentally sustainable practices, not simply out of altruism but the fact that 'going green' is a potent selling point for consumers.
Although most consumers still make decisions primarily based upon price and need, the relative greenness of a product is still a selling point. Some companies are even transcending press releases and websites and are putting evidence of their eco-friendly nature on packaging, to ensure that consumers realize that they are the 'real deal' when it comes to going green. "Wild Harvest Organic Foods, a brand owned by American retail giant SuperValu, Inc., has committed to publishing their Eco-Profile for the public to see. They have experimented with printing their profile...
Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs Steve Jobs was a transformational leader, both from a technological and human leadership standpoint. Having not only launched Apple but also saved it from bankruptcy when he returned in 1997, Steve Jobs showed a unique set of transformational skills that would set both him and his company apart globally more than any other technology-related brand. The intent of this analysis is to evaluate Apple Computer from
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According to Jeff Daniels, American is no longer the greatest nation in the world, yet America was once the greatest nation in the world. Although this might seem to be a very humbling stance to take, it is, in fact, yet another example of the mentality of American exceptionalism. The myth of American exceptionalism suggests that America is a unique and special nation, unparalleled in human history. It also suggests
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Ethics Abstract/Introduction -- No one can argue that the international business community is becoming more and more complex as a result of globalism. In turn, this complexity is driven by an increasing understanding of sustainability, going "green," and bringing ethical and moral philosophy into the business community. British Telecom, for instance, noted in 2007 that it had reduced its carbon footprint by 60% since 1996, setting
With this in mind communications strategy has to be developed and implemented. The central debate remains that of degree of uniformity. The pros and cons are obvious, i.e. economies of scale, consistent message across markets, centralized control, different market characteristics, media availability and costs and government regulations (Balabanis & Diamantopoulos, 2011). The stronger argument appears to be that different strategy appears to work in different situations, rather than a
Maintaining Peak Efficiency: Shipyards, the Merchant Marine Fleet, and New Technology Saudi Arabia, in order to develop a powerful maritime economy, should take note from the actions and attitudes of other maritime nations such as Norway. The Norwegian authorities have long supported a holistic approach to maritime management, which is reflected in their interest in maintaining equal footing for a variety of maritime interests. These interests include fishing/aquaculture, maritime traffic, and
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