Suppose That People Finally Realize That They Must Save a Larger

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Essay

Suppose that people finally realize that they must save a larger proportion of their income in order to retire and that they simultaneously begin to use new technology that allows them to reduce their holdings of real cash balances as a proportion of their income. Use the IS-LM model to illustrate graphically the impact of these two changes in household behavior on output and interest rates. Be sure to label: i. the axes; ii. the curves; iii. the initial equilibrium values; iv. the direction the curves shift; and v. the terminal equilibrium values.

Understand Porter's five forces model and its application in evaluating industry attractiveness.

Recognize the components and importance of strategic planning in the context of organizational success.

Understand the characteristics of competitive advantage and the factors that contribute to sustaining it.

Identify and analyze the patterns of strategic decision-making within organizations.

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