Gross domestic problems

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Trade and investment is once again being revitalized in South Africa with the gradual dismantling of the region's apartheid system. Investors are beginning to take a renewed interest in South Africa because of ongoing reforms under President Frederick W. de Klerk's stewardship and the dropping of economic sanctions that have isolated it from the rest of the world. However, continued opposition from its black organizations, sketchy government economic policies, along with the unfavorable conditions for the security of investments point to a long and difficult road to economic recovery for South Africa.

Foreign investments, Economic policy, South Africa, Economic development, De Klerk, F. W.

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Can the environment survive the recession?

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Research shows that environmentally-friendly products do not attract the kind of consumer interest that they used to. This trend has been traced partly to the recessionary climate and principally to the growing skepticism of consumers about the validity of many so-called green products. Further research, however, confirms that while environmental consumerism has ebbed somewhat, it does remain a strong consideration for many shoppers. A recent survey revealed that over 50% of consumers would buy a green product if its price and quality were similar to a traditional product.

Usage, Surveys, Consumer behavior, Recessions, Green marketing, Environmental protection

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Ratner's gospel for the 90s

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The route to market growth and profitability in the 1990s is discount marketing. Despite the recession, British retailers such as Ratners and Kwik Save have been successful because their 'pile it high sell it cheap' formula is attractive to price-conscious consumers. Retailers are finding out that, if they can achieve competitive advantage by selling products with the highest quality, they can get it by selling the cheapest.

Variety stores, Retail Stores, NEC, United Kingdom, Methods, Management, Retail industry, Retail trade, Marketing, Discount stores, Great Britain

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