Assignment #3

Hear the following NPR report and answer the questions below:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12732549

1. Do you think the reasons for stock fluncuations will continue?

2. How does this apply to your everyday life?

Assignment #2

Please review the artcile found at

http://www.economist.com/world/la/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9621447

Comment on your opinion about:

1) Hugo Chávez as a business person
2) What management style does he show?
3) What do you feel will be the future of our oil supply from Argentina?

Discussion 1

What value do smokers play in our economy? Specifically, why are they good for our economy?

Why is ethanol fuel not the cost savings that everyone is anticipating?

Your comments are due no later than Friday, Jan. 24th at 5:00 PM.