Sustainability Concepts: Planetary Boundaries and Economic Models

Posted by on Jan 26, 2026 in International Business | 0 comments

Core Environmental Agreements and Concepts

Paris Agreement Pledges

  • Limit: 1.5–2°C temperature increase.
  • Three Pledges: Mitigation, Adaptation, and Climate Finance.
  • COP: Conference of the Parties.

Climate Justice and Resource Use

Climate Injustice: Characterized by low responsibility but high impact.

Ecological Footprint Metrics

  • Ecological Footprint: Compares resource use against Earth’s regenerative capacity.
  • Earth Overshoot Day: The date when humanity has exhausted the resources the Earth can regenerate
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Financial Analysis & Investment Calculations

Posted by on Nov 30, 2025 in International Business | 0 comments

1. Compound Interest Calculation

Jack places $800 in a savings account paying 6% interest compounded annually. He wants to know how much money will be in the account at the end of 5 years.

  • $1,804
  • $1,070
  • $1,205
  • $1,548

Calculation: FV = PV * (1 + r)^n

FV5 = $800 * (1 + 0.06)^5 = $1,070.58

2. Projecting an Income Statement

When projecting an income statement, it is important to consider:

  • How much cash you will need.
  • Previous income statements to project behaviors of costs and expenses, as well as other financial
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Market Research: Techniques, Process, and Applications

Posted by on Mar 31, 2025 in International Business | 0 comments

Market Research: A General Overview

Definition & Purpose: Market Research is the systematic collection and analysis of data to improve business decision-making.

Understanding Consumer Decision-Making

  • System 1: Automatic, emotional, and intuitive (85% of decisions).
  • System 2: Slow, logical, and analytical (15% of decisions).

Marketing Mix (4Ps) & Market Research Role:

  • Product: Consumer satisfaction, product testing, packaging evaluation.
  • Price: Pricing strategies, discount effects, consumer willingness
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Globalization vs. Slowbalization: Trade Dynamics & Examples

Posted by on Mar 25, 2025 in International Business | 0 comments

Globalization and Slowbalization

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries and economies through the exchange of goods, services, ideas, and culture. Over the years, technological advancements, transportation improvements, and trade liberalization have all played a significant role in speeding up the globalization process. However, a recent countertrend known as “slowbalization” has been gaining attention. This concept reflects a slowdown in the pace

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