' But as the economy wavers and technology enables businessmen and women to use virtual, rather than face-to-face meetings, focusing on either a low-end or high-end strategy is problematic. Southwest can generate fewer cost savings as fuel costs rise and the numbers of vacationers plummet. More airlines are adopting its 'nuts only' service, diluting the image of its unique brand. However, luxury service is less in demand, given the still-shaky

Economic development is a key element of growth and sustainability of a country, as well as of equity, prosperity and well-being of its population. Recently the world has witnessed rapid economic growth of two Southeast Asian countries: China and Vietnam. Both of the countries faced major challenges for the growth of their economy, they survived these challenges well and proved themselves to be the success stories of development. Vietnam continues

Not only are they crucial for the movement of people, but they are crucial for the rapid movement of time-sensitive goods. Therefore the government has an interest in the survival of the industry. Government can and has involved itself through monetary policy in sustaining or resuscitating struggling airlines in order to maintain the overall strength of the industry. Taxation is another area where governments affect the industry. This again relates

Economics This project will discuss the different hedging needs of Mercedes-Benz in Japan. The company sells its cars in Japan, but does not produce them in that market. One of the key demand hedging strategies for the company is vertical integration. The demand in the Japanese market is relatively stable, but Mercedes wants to ensure a relatively low level of inventory, because inventory sitting on lots is an inefficient use of working

(Buchanan, 72) The economic policy tools that were employed just after the war subsequently underwent some changes. From 1947 to 1950 direct controls on wages and distribution were eliminated followed by removal of trade controls in 1958. However, the government continued to maintain its hold over prices and credit distribution which made it different from many of its neighboring states in the postwar period. The French Ministry of Finance exerted

Economics Is the U.S. really recovering faster than the EEC and Japan-Asian trading partners? The economic climate improved for all during the second half of 2003. However, the U.S. recorded a more accelerated upturn during this period that many attribute to extensive tax cuts. Expansion in private consumption has been dramatic and business spending has also increased recently. Japan's economy grew for a seventh quarter in Q3, 2003 the longest expansionary phase since