GBR

2009, Volume 12, Issue 4

Articles by Topic: Economics

Issue No. Title Author

2009
Iss. 4

What to Do When Traditional Diversification Strategies Fail
A Study on Diversification and Asset Correlation in Up and Down Markets

Articles written by Author

James DiLellio, PhD, MBA


2009
Iss. 3

Technical Analysis: Special Technical Analysis: The Buffett Approach to Valuing Stocks
Focusing on return on capital may be the key to investment success.

Articles written by Author

Steven R. Ferraro, PhD, CFA


2009
Iss. 3

Examining the Role of Short-Term Correlation in Portfolio Diversification
Study shows that the nearer and shorter the timeframe, the greater the likelihood an investment will move from uncorrelated to correlated.

Articles written by Author

Jeffry Haber, PhD, and Andrew Braunstein, PhD


2009
Iss. 1

Private vs. Public Real Estate Markets
How are these markets related in terms of risk and return?

Articles written by Author

Abraham U. Park, PhD


2009
Iss. 1

An Alternative Way to Manage Equity Portfolios
Active alpha portfolio management with exchange-traded funds: a simple strategy for the future.

Articles written by Author

Davide Accomazzo, MBA, and Rosario Rivadeneyra


2008
Iss. 4

What Happened to the U.S. Housing Market?
As the U.S. financial system struggles to regain stability, Peggy Crawford, PhD, and Terri Young, PhD, examine the role that subprime mortgages and the fall of Fannie and Freddie played in the crisis.

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD, and Terri Young, PhD


2008
Iss. 3

Interviews: Creating Wealth in Low Income Communities
Audio interview with Forescee Hogan-Rowles, President and CEO of the Community Financial Resource Center.

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2008
Iss. 1

Learning to Love Financial Market Barbarians
Yes, traders do make a valuable contribution to society.

Articles written by Author

Joetta Forsyth, PhD


2008
Iss. 1

Is Managed Futures an Asset Class?
This study searches for the beta of commodity futures.

Articles written by Author

Davide Accomazzo, MBA, and Michael "Mack" Frankfurter


2007
Iss. 2

Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification
Findings indicate that co-movements among the U.S., Germany, and Japan markets are significant.

Articles written by Author

Burhan F. Yavas, PhD


2007
Iss. 1

SEC Quest to Regulate Hedge Funds Hits Speed Bump
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals invalidates the so-called "Hedge Fund Rule," requiring the SEC to create a more logical set of comprehensive hedge fund regulations.

Articles written by Author

Adam Peter and Michael D. Kinsman, PhD, CPA


2007
Iss. 1

The Moral and Financial Conflict of Socially Responsible Investing
Is there a financial reward for following a moral conscience in socially responsible investments?

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA, and Christopher R. Herb


2006
Iss. 4

Seasonality and the Stock Market
Contrary to popular opinion, it may not be an advantage to hold stocks for long periods.

Articles written by Author

Marshall D. Nickles, EdD


2006
Iss. 1

Whither Now Dow?
What has propelled the Dow's appreciation and what is its future?

Articles written by Author

Bruce Samuelson, PhD


2005
Iss. 3

HOT TOPIC UPDATE!
Will China Float the Yuan?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2005
Iss. 3

HOT TOPIC: HOT TOPIC!
Fair Trade or Strategic Concern: The Unocal War - What impact will the failed Chinese acquisition of Unocal have on future U.S.-Chinese business relationships?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2005
Iss. 2

HOT TOPIC: HOT TOPIC UPDATE!
Will China Float the Yuan?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2004
Iss. 1

Quiz: Currency Exchange Quiz


2002
Iss. 2

Does Market Efficiency Trump Behavioral Bias in Finance Decisions?
Understanding the effect of each can improve decision making

Articles written by Author

L. Wayne Gertmenian, PhD, and Nikolai Chuvakhin


2001
Iss. 2

Has the Dow Really Escaped the Bear?
Price-weighted Dow explores bear country with the S&P

Articles written by Author

John K. Paglia, PhD


1999
Iss. 4

The Electronic Day Trader and Ruin
How probability opposes short term investors

Articles written by Author

Charles V. Harlow, PhD, and Michael D. Kinsman, PhD, CPA


2007
Iss. 2

The Family-Owned Business
There are three major pitfalls to avoid when operating a family-run business.

Articles written by Author

Michael J. Conway, JD, and Stephen J. Baumgartner, MSc(Econ)


2006
Iss. 4

Using ADR to Resolve Worker's Compensation Claims
Should employers mediate worker's compensation claims?

Articles written by Author

Jeffrey Schieberl, JD, MBA


2006
Iss. 3

Class Action Shareholder Suits Face Legal Setbacks
Two Supreme Court rulings go against shareholders.

Articles written by Author

Larry Bumgardner, JD


2005
Iss. 3

D & O Policies: Greater Risks, Less Coverage
The Age of Scandal is reflected in policy changes to Directors and Officers Liability Insurance coverage.

Articles written by Author

Gia Honnen Weisdorn, JD, MBA, LLM, Linnea McCord, JD, MBA, and Melanie Stallings Williams, JD


2005
Iss. 3

Antitrust Law in the European Union
The law is changing--but to what effect?

Articles written by Author

Larry Bumgardner, JD


2006
Iss. 4

Interviews: Conversation with Jeff Pinneo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Air

Articles written by Author

Wayne L. Strom, PhD


2006
Iss. 3

The Business Impact of Change Management
What is the Common Denominator for High Project ROI's?

Articles written by Author

Natalie Petouhoff, Tamra Chandler, Ben Montag-Schultz


2007
Iss. 1

Women Entrepreneurship
There are indications of global changes in venture businesses in Japan.

Articles written by Author

Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD, and Noriko Oakland


2006
Iss. 4

IT in Healthcare
A simple method for developing a business case to evaluate IT investments in the healthcare industry.

Articles written by Author

Steven Genson, MBA and Mark W. S. Chun, PhD


2005
Iss. 2

An Uphill Battle
China faces diffusion of Internet and eCommerce technologies in the new millennium.

Articles written by Author

Mark W. S. Chun, PhD, Gina Honda, and Caroline Schwane


2005
Iss. 2

IT Matters: IT Matters: Ethics, Information Systems, and a Steel Ax
The ethics of IS enabled redistribution of power within an organization.

Articles written by Author

Michael Williams, PhD


2006
Iss. 3

Achieving Corporate Success and Maximized Value
A six-stakeholder strategy to create long-term corporate success while creating value for the company.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, PhD


2005
Iss. 4

5-Forces Industry Analysis
A look at Porter's 5-Forces Industry Analysis as a tool to assess the key success factors in the National Basketball Association.

Articles written by Author

Karen E. Schnietz, PhD, Sanjay Advani, MBA, Tim Henderson, MBA, Harold McIntyre, MBA, Darrell Simms, MBA, Sara van Valkenburg, MBA


2007
Iss. 1

The Death of Time and Distance
A holistic approach to supply chain management.

Articles written by Author

Devendra Mishra and Owen P. Hall, Jr., PhD


2009
Iss. 4

Women, the Recession, and the Impending Economic Recovery
An Exploration of Women's Attitudes Toward Debt, Risk, and Consumption

Articles written by Author

Jennifer Keil, PhD


2009
Iss. 2

What's Next LA: The Road to Economic Recovery
Dave Smith and Chris Thornberg preview what's to come at the Los Angeles Economic Forecast

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2008
Iss. 4

Editorials: Editorial: Crisis in America: A Nation at Risk
Middle-class Americans must rescue America to save themselves.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2008
Iss. 3

Editorials: Editorial
The Top 10 Embracements for Difficult Economic Times

Articles written by Author

Darrol Stanley, DBA


2008
Iss. 3

Interviews: America's Financial Crisis
Graziadio faculty discuss the factors that led to the crisis and offered an outlook for the financial sector and the overall economy.

Articles written by Author

Ron Ford, PhD, Joetta Forsyth, PhD, Edward Fredericks, and Dave Smith, PhD


2008
Iss. 1

The Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor
A controversial look at today's economy and the issues to consider in planning for the future and for retirement.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2007
Iss. 3

Will the Sub-prime Meltdown Burst the Housing Bubble?
As housing prices continue to make front page news, both buyers and sellers worry over the impact on their personal economic future.

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2007
Iss. 1

What You Need to Know about Labor Shortages
How will the predicted U.S. labor shortage impact your business?

Articles written by Author

Donald M. Atwater, PhD, and Heather Klass


2006
Iss. 2

Business Survival Skills
What lessons can be learned from a year of natural disasters?

Articles written by Author

Jaime Michaelson, MBA and David M. Smith, PhD


2006
Iss. 2

Obesity, Social Responsibility, and Economic Value
When the public became more aware of the impact of obesity and health concerns, people reacted with different purchasing choices.

Articles written by Author

Donald Atwater, PhD and Shizuka Suzuki


2006
Iss. 1

Update: The Price of Oil
What is the impact of the relentless increase in the price of oil on global economies?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., CFA, MBA


2006
Iss. 1

Is the Real Estate Market a House of Cards?
The upswing in housing prices may increase consumer spending by homeowners who believe this bubble has made them richer.

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD


2004
Iss. 3

The Crude Facts About the Price of Oil
How dramatic are the price increases? What is causing prices to increase?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA


2004
Iss. 3

Attempting to Control Health Care Costs--Again
Consumer Driven Health Care Plans and Health Savings Accounts

Articles written by Author

Frieda Gehlen, PhD and David M. Smith, PhD


2004
Iss. 3

Presidential Elections and Stock Market Cycles
Can you profit from the relationship?

Articles written by Author

Marshall D. Nickles, EdD


2004
Iss. 3

Interviews: Interview with Stephen L. Baum
Chairman, CEO of Sempra Energy

Articles written by Author

Nancy Dodd Cates, MPW


2004
Iss. 3

Quiz: Health Coverage Quiz

Articles written by Author

Frieda Gehlen, PhD


2004
Iss. 2

The Twin Deficits
A Looming Crisis?

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD


2004
Iss. 2

Preparing for a Future Labor Shortage
How to stay ahead of the curve

Articles written by Author

Donald M. Atwater, PhD and Aisha Jones


2004
Iss. 2

Quiz: Retirement Quiz

Articles written by Author

Freida Gehlen, PhD


2004
Iss. 1

The Dollar vs. the Euro
How low will it go?

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD; Terry Young, PhD; and Julia Takhtarov


2003
Iss. 4

Inflation to Deflation and Back?
Comparing the U.S. to Japan and Germany

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD & Terry Young, PhD


2003
Iss. 3

The Cost of Lost Data
The importance of investing in that "ounce of prevention"

Articles written by Author

David M. Smith, PhD


2003
Iss. 3

Facing Up to the Possibility of Deflation
Practical and relevant business responses for uncertain times

Articles written by Author

Donald M. Atwater, PhD


2003
Iss. 3

Quiz: Deflation Quiz


2001
Iss. 4

Doing Business in a Volatile World
Graziadio School faculty reflect on ways in which business perspectives have changed since September 11

Articles written by Author

Terri Egan, PhD, Michael Magasin, JD, John Paglia, PhD, David M. Smith, PhD, Scott Sherman, PhD, Darrol Stanley, PhD


2001
Iss. 4

The Economic Downturn is No Surprise
Signs were clear during expansion in the Nineties

Articles written by Author

Bob Namvar, PhD


2001
Iss. 3

Electricity Price Gouging in California?
High profits prompt charges of market manipulation

Articles written by Author

Terry Young, PhD, and David M. Smith, PhD


2001
Iss. 3

Interviews: Conversation with Senator Debra Bowen
Chair of the California Senate's Committee on Energy, Utilities & Communications talks about the state's electricity emergency.

Articles written by Author

Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD


2001
Iss. 2

The California Electricity Crisis
Economic Lessons from a Failing Deregulation Process

Articles written by Author

David Smith, PhD and Al Hagan, PhD


2001
Iss. 2

Dot.Gone
What did investors learn from Y2K?

Articles written by Author

Michael D. Kinsman, PhD and Charles Harlow, DBA


2001
Iss. 2

Interviews: Conversation with Salomon Smith Barney's Mitchell J. Held
Mitchell J. Held, Managing Director within Salomon Smith Barney's Economic & Market Analysis Department

Articles written by Author

David M. Smith, PhD


2000
Iss. 3

Interviews: Conversation with Dr. Matsumoto
Senior Economist at the DBJ looks at Japan's economic recovery

Articles written by Author

Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD


2000
Iss. 1

Economic Forecasting
How pros predict the future

Articles written by Author

Bob Namvar, PhD


2000
Iss. 1

The Bull Market's Flawed Foundation
Tighter money supply ahead

Articles written by Author

George Reisman, PhD, and Robert Klein


2000
Iss. 1

Re-Assessing the Health of the Asian Tigers
Reform & recovery offer hope

Articles written by Author

Terry Young, PhD


1999
Iss. 3

E-Commerce and Taxation
Three options offered for gathering billions in tax revenues from Internet sales

Articles written by Author

Philip Romero, and James Wilburn, PhD


1999
Iss. 2

E-Commerce & Taxation
Three options offered for gathering billions in tax revenues from Internet sales

Articles written by Author

Philip Romero, and James Wilburn, PhD


1999
Iss. 1

Russia at the crossroads
Devaluation of Ruble reflects need for further economic reforms

Articles written by Author

L. Wayne Gertmenian, PhD, Nikolai V. Chuvakhin, and Steven T. Ekstrand


1998
Iss. 2

Decision Making In A Global Environment
Managers advised to consider new economic variables

Articles written by Author

Marshall Nickles, EdD


1998
Iss. 1

Southeast Asia: Crisis To Recovery

Articles written by Author

Terry Young, PhD


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