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An empirical analysis of labor income processes

In this paper we reassess the evidence on labor income risk. There are two leading views on the nature of the income process in the current literature. The first view, which we call the "Restricted Income Profiles" (RIP) process, holds that individuals are subject to large and very persistent shocks, while facing similar life-cycle income profiles. The alternative view, which we call the "Heterogeneous Income Profiles" (HIP) process, holds that individuals are subject to income shocks with modest persistence, while facing individual-specific income profiles.We first show that ignoring profile heterogeneity, when in fact it is present, introduces an upward bias into the estimates of persistence. Second, we estimate a parsimonious parameterization of the HIP process that is suitable for calibrating economic models. The estimated persistence is about 0.8 in the HIP process compared to about 0.99 in the RIP process. Moreover, the heterogeneity in income profiles is estimated to be substantial, explaining between 56 to 75 percent of income inequality at age 55. We also find that profile heterogeneity is substantially larger among higher educated individuals. Third, we discuss the source of identification -- in other words, the aspects of labor income data that allow one to distinguish between the HIP and RIP processes. Finally, we show that the main evidence against profile heterogeneity in the existing literature -- that the autocorrelations of income changes are small and negative -- is also replicated by the HIP process, suggesting that this evidence may have been misinterpreted.

Finally, we show that the main evidence against profile heterogeneity in the existing literature -- that the autocorrelations of income changes are small and negative -- is also replicated by the HIP process, suggesting that this evidence ...

Primer on Composite Materials Analysis, Second Edition (revised)

A widely used intermediate short text by a composite materials pioneer. Both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of analysis are explained. The presentation is concise and tightly organized.

A widely used intermediate short text by a composite materials pioneer. Both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of analysis are explained. The presentation is concise and tightly organized.

Planning and Analysis of Construction Operations

Focuses on the use of simulation techniques to model and evaluate repetitive construction operations. Based on the CYCLONE and MICROCYCLONE software developed by the authors and used at 38 universities nationwide, it uses a variety of examples from all areas of construction to demonstrate the application of simulation to analyze construction operations.

Focuses on the use of simulation techniques to model and evaluate repetitive construction operations.

SWOT analysis of transition countries in the Baltic Sea region

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Organisation and Administration, grade: 1,7 (A-), Kiel University of Applied Sciences (Business Management), course: Seminar: Selected Topics in English, 30 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The Baltic Sea Region, including relatively poor countries such as Poland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania but also economic giants such as Denmark, Finland or Sweden, is discussed controversially in literature. The Financial Times calls the region an "economic tiger" or even "the Engine Room of Europe" (Burt 1999, 1). Others do not see such good prospective and rather warn that "positive trends should not lead to total optimism ... [because, in their view,] economic integration comprising all states bordering the Baltic Sea is not easily to be visualized in the near future" (NEBI Yearbook 1998, 5). The decision of a company, whether to invest or to go public in a certain country, should be based (mainly) on the analysis of the region which is not always an easy task. The main objective of this paper is thus to analyse the economic situation in the Eastern Baltic Rim countries by looking at the integration process into the EU, the successes in attracting foreign investors, and the success of the transforming process in general by the means of a SWOT analysis. Theoretical information will give the ability to understand Chapters three through seven on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the region.

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Organisation and Administration, grade: 1,7 (A-), Kiel University of Applied Sciences (Business Management), course: Seminar: Selected Topics in English, 30 entries in the bibliography, ...

SWOT-Analysis for Henkel's Loctite

Industrial Products Group (IPG) is division of Loctite Corporation. In the end of 1978, vice president Jeffrey Fox has to make decisions concerning the introduction of a new product – the Bond-A-Matic. These decisions have a strong impact on Loctite’s other divisions, products, distribution channels and salesforce, and the existing marketing plan.

Industrial Products Group (IPG) is division of Loctite Corporation.

SWOT Analysis of McDonald’s and Derivation of Appropriate Strategies

This essay deals with the SWOT Analysis of McDonald’s and the selection of the final strategy derived amongst all strategies revealed for the ‘Products’. Firstly, an overview of the McDonald’s was given and then SWOT Analysis which was made by the team and the determined strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats were shortly explained. After that TOWS Analysis was made for the generation of SO, TO, WO and TW strategies. All the strategies were evaluated; finally, the selected strategy for Germany and the reasons for the selection of it were explained.

This essay deals with the SWOT Analysis of McDonald’s and the selection of the final strategy derived amongst all strategies revealed for the ‘Products’.

The SWOT Analysis

Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 1,0, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, language: English, abstract: Marketing offers numerous valuable tools to analyze a company's current situation. Though, most of them have the weakness of providing only a very isolated view that is not suitable for a long-term entrepreneurial decision. The SWOT analysis, however, pursues an integrated approach including key company and environmental variables. The objective is the confrontation of the company's internal strengths and its weaknesses as well as company-external business opportunities and risks in order to generate possible strategic options. The SWOT analysis particularly supports a combined and integrated approach of the current company situation enabling well-balanced and comprehensive decisions. One main benefit is thus the reduction of complexity through the integrated approach, leaving the key factors and strategies as analytical residue. In practice, the SWOT method is a well established tool to analyze business units in larger companies and smaller start-ups in particular during their launch. The SWOT analysis though reveals limited possibilities when analyzing all business units of large companies. For this task other, more holistic, approaches as the share-holder-value concept or the portfolio analysis are appropriate. However, this large field of tools will not be treated in this assignment. The SWOT analysis is though, despite its disadvantages, one of the most important instruments for the internal analysis of a company's situation that - in every case - delivers a pretty comprehensive and resilient foundation for further entrepreneurial decisions and strategic planning.

The SWOT analysis is though, despite its disadvantages, one of the most important instruments for the internal analysis of a company's situation that - in every case - delivers a pretty comprehensive and resilient foundation for further ...

SWOT Analysis and Evaluation of the GEO-3 Process from the Perspective of GEO Collaborating Centres

The purpose of this project was to examine the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) process from the point of view of the Collaborating Centres (CCs). It used SWOT analysis to elicit comments on: the performance of GEO as an assessment and reporting process; the performance of the CCs; UNEPs performance as the leader of GEO; the assessment and reporting methods used in the preparation of GEO-3; the CC network.

The purpose of this project was to examine the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) process from the point of view of the Collaborating Centres (CCs).

SWOT Analysis Robert Mondavi and the Wine Industry

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1,7 (A-), University of Constance (Department of Management), course: Startegic Management Concepts and Cases, language: English, abstract: The Robert Mondavi Company has been one of the most innovative high quality winemakers in the US history. However during the last years the company is facing increasing competition, especially in their main segment - premium wine. The first step of this SWOT analyses is an examination of the environment the Robert Mondavi Company is settled in. Afterwards we will give an overview regarding three internal aspects: resource situation, strength and weaknesses of the value chain and core competencies. In the third part we will draw the line using the gained information of the SWOT analyses and the company's current situation to explain the recent strategies and future prospects. The leading question will be: Is the company's resource allocation and strategy still adequate to succeed the new challenges and what are possible alternatives?

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1,7 (A-), University of Constance (Department of Management), course: Startegic Management Concepts and Cases, language: ...

The Influence of the SWOT Analysis in Organizational Development Strategic Planning

In order for strategic planning to effectuate change in an organization, pros and cons must be considered before a consensus must be made. Such an appropriate decision-making procedure creates what could be a predicted outcome of the organization if such determinants are input and taken into action. The SWOT Analysis—Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats—is a commonly-known strategic planning tool for organizational development with probable causes and effects when implementing a strategy or an initiative (see Bordum, 2010; Panagiotou & van Wijnen, 2005).

In order for strategic planning to effectuate change in an organization, pros and cons must be considered before a consensus must be made.