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GLG Topic: Economics

Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

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Leading Experts: Economics

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Alberto Iozzi
Professor
Universita degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

Alberto Iozzi is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics, University of Rome. His main research interests are in industrial economics, regulation, and public economics. Dr. Iozzi has advised public institutions, such as the Italian Regulatory Authority for Electricity and Gas,...

John Douglas, PhD
President
Douglas Associates

John Douglas, PhD, is the President of Douglas Associates. Dr. Douglas has more than 54 years of experience in the fertilizer industry. He is knowledgeable on agricultural economics, production and distribution economics for the world fertilizer market, and production and distribution costs of nitrogen,...

Tim Coombs, Managing Director, Aviation EconomicsTim Coombs
Managing Director
Aviation Economics

Tim Coombs, BS, is the Managing Director of Aviation Economics, the London based consultancy specializing in airline and airport strategy in Europe. Mr. Coombs has carried out assignments for investment banks, venture capitalists, airlines, and airports. In 2003, he was part of the project team that...

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Senior Fellow & Director, Employment Policy, Hudson InstituteDiana Furchtgott-Roth
Senior Fellow & Director, Employment Policy
Hudson Institute

Diana Furchtgott-Roth is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and directs the Center for Employment Policy in Washington, DC. She focuses on economic policy and regulation, labor economics, and tax policy. From February 2003 to April 2005 Ms. Furchtgott-Roth was Chief Economist of the U.S. Department...

Thomas Merrick, President and Owner, Strategic Planning AssociatesThomas Merrick
President and Owner
Strategic Planning Associates

Thomas Merrick is President of Strategic Planning Associates. Mr. Merrick provides consulting services for nuclear power generation, economics of nuclear power and the Uranium fuel cycle. He is also thoroughly familiar with advanced technologies such as fusion and alternative energy sources. Mr. Merrick’s...

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GLG NewsSM Analysis: Economics(?)

Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
Plastics Markets are Softening, But There is Hope for Plastics Economics | 05-15-2008
Analysis of: Graham Packaging net sales up 8 per cent | www.prw.com
Author: Kevin Boyle, Consultant, Boyle Consulting

First quarter results from converters confirm that demand for plastics packaging materials is down.  The good news is that higher revenues are attributed to thier ability to increase prices.  If converters have pricing power in the market, this should be good news for resin producers.

Has the CEO Become Redundant in Retailing? | 04-03-2008
Analysis of: JCPenney chief merchant named to board | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co

With both the psychographics and economics of retailing changing, the role of the chief merchandisng officer may make  the CEO redundant in 21st century retailing.  Here's why.

Recycling Can Help the Bottom Line | 05-07-2008
Analysis of: Pepsi to Cut Plastic Used in Bottles | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

The reduction of packaging by using less resources is practical economics and helps to better our environment. By reducing the use of plastics in the bottle manufacturing industry, major corporations are minimizing real or perceived risks to the consumer and helping their bottomline costs. l

The A380 and other VLA problems | 05-13-2008
Analysis of: The A380 Shadow Critical Project Appraisal | iagblog.podomatic.com
Author: Addison Schonland, Partner, Innovation Analysis Group

Airbus' A380 is an amazingairplane as anyone who seen it can testify. Its wings are awesome; the dimensions stop everyone in their tracks.  But can airlines get over the size issue and focus on economics?

NOLA In A Great Position To Attract Cargo | 03-18-2008
Analysis of: Cargo competition | www.neworleanscitybusiness.com
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

The expansion of the Panama Canal will change the economics of all-water routing of eastbound containers to midwest and east coast destinations.  There will be an added benefit of avoiding the increasing congestion and costs of west coast ports, rail lines, and highways.  NOLA is ideally positioned...

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