Explain Whether Canadian National Railway's Sales Are Likely to Fluctuate

question 133

Essay

Explain whether Canadian National Railway's sales are likely to fluctuate more or less than the sales of each of the following firms as the economy moves from recession to expansion and back to recession.
-Whirlpool Corporation (appliance manufacturer)
-Taco Bell
-Bombardier (aircraft manufacturer)
-EB Games (video game sales)

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Definitions:

Consumption

Consumption of goods and services within a household.

Disposable Income

Net financial assets for households dedicated to spending and saving, subsequent to income tax reductions.

Credit Availability

The ease with which individuals and businesses can obtain loans and other forms of credit from financial institutions.

Liquid Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash with little impact on their value.