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Intertemporal Relations Between Stock Indices-Correlation Analysis For The Stock Markets Of The United States, England, And Singapore, Michael Nabil Razzouk Jan 2009

Intertemporal Relations Between Stock Indices-Correlation Analysis For The Stock Markets Of The United States, England, And Singapore, Michael Nabil Razzouk

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This research study examines the relationships between various equity markets throughout the world. In this study, returns from the Chicago Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange are compared and analyzed to see if correlations between the markets exist.


A Cross -Cultural Research About Advertising Practices For Self-Image Projective Products Between The United States And Thailand, Pasinee Kaewmesri Jan 2009

A Cross -Cultural Research About Advertising Practices For Self-Image Projective Products Between The United States And Thailand, Pasinee Kaewmesri

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This study performs a content analysis of the degree of standardization in print advertisements for self-image projective products. Catagories include perfumes, cosmetics jewelry, and women's apparel and accessories.


Ethical And Faith-Based Investments: An Assessment Of Performance, Hisar Joel Munte Jan 2009

Ethical And Faith-Based Investments: An Assessment Of Performance, Hisar Joel Munte

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis will explore the risk and return characteristics of socially responsible investing by comparing three indices, the Domini 400 Social Index (DS400 Index.), the KLD Catholic Values 400 Index (CV400 Index), and the Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (DJIMI). The second objective of the thesis is to contrast the three Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Indices with the Standard and Poor's 500 index (SP500). In a bid to meet investor demands, mutual fund managers have developed un-conventional portfolios that factor in ethics, sustainability, social, religious and environmental factors that affect returns.


Trends And Effects Of Third-Party Logisitics In Global Logistics Operations, Kai-Yu Ho Jan 2009

Trends And Effects Of Third-Party Logisitics In Global Logistics Operations, Kai-Yu Ho

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The purpose of this research is to determine how third party logistics is playing an essential role in global logistics operations. The development of third party logistics has become one of the main streams in the development of the global economy.