International Trade

Addicted to Cheap Shopping? Why the Real Cost of Goods Keeps Going Down – FH 1064 Host, Libby Potter, travels the world as she takes a meaningful look at the economics behind inexpensive goods for sale in big-box stores and malls. Cost-cutting through supply chain management, economies of scale, the Wal-Mart effect, and the no-frills philosophy of IKEA are addressed. The triumphs and woes of China, in its role as manufacturer for the world is given special attention. Also considers the hidden societal costs of cheap goods, sweatshop labor and the environmental impact of cavalier over- consumption, and questions how much longer prices can continue to drop as China’s standard of living rises. 2007 ed. DVD 59 mins………$170

I-magine iPod Accessories: Jumping from Startup to Market Leader – FH 1035 Andrew Selby and Ali Farzad couldn’t find a place to buy cool iPod gear, so they started their own online business selling it-—and profits are rising. Now they see an opportunity to expand into the Internet telephone market with phones and accessories, but exploiting it would mean embracing risk, enlarging their operation and working even harder. Mentor John Boyle opens Andrew and Ali’s eyes to the untapped potential of I-magine and motivates them to leap into VoIP and position themselves as a market leader. After a slow start, Andrew and Ali successfully take action, but the shift from cruising to climbing is not an easy one. 2006 ed. 24 min. DVD. . . . . . . .       . . . .$110

Cola Wars:

Message in a Bottle – FH 930 Examines how brand identity is influenced by consumer perceptions through the struggle between Coca-Cola and rivals Qibla Cola and Mecca Cola for market share in Muslim locales. Qibla’s Zafer Iqbal and Mecca’s Tawfiq Mathlouthi tell the story of two opportunistic, politically correct David’s taking on a marketplace Goliath while Coke executives share their plan for defense against an unprecedented commercial threat. 2004 ed. 50 min. DVD .. . .$120

Get Cartier: Defending a Crown – FH 936 As a market leader in high-end jewelry, Cartier has long defended its turf against the likes of Tiffany and Bulgari. But recently, luxury goods label, Louis Vuitton, launched its own line of fine jewelry—a move interpreted as a direct attack on the king of jewelers. Business journalist, Virginia Eastman, gains unprecedented access to exclusive Cartier parties and PR events to observe the company’s strategy for retaining its dominant position as jeweler to royalty, celebrities, and the wealthy. (US only) 2004 ed. 30 min. DVD . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .$120

Starbucks: Building Relationships with Coffee Growers – MCL 802 The volatility of coffee prices has forced many growers out of business or resulted in poor plant and land maintenance affecting coffee quality. Starbucks has initiated a “Fair Price Policy” with their growers to insure a constant income stream to these farmers who do not have access to banking and capital markets. 2003 ed. 9 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95

Exporting Popcorn Products to Global Markets – MCL 803 A small family business has been competing in international markets for more than 150 years. Cretors is a manufacturer of popcorn, caramel corn and roasted nut machines. This small, but global company has survived by building strong relationships, quality products and excellent customer service. 2003 ed. VHS 13 min. ................ $30 DVD 13 min. ................ $95

The Global Trade Debate – FH 791 As tensions mount between big business and an increasingly powerful activist lobby, the gulf between their positions has never been clearer. Offers a balanced look at globalization in an effort to address the issues that underpin the angry rhetoric. Since the founding of the International Monetary Fund, the world has seen a 12-fold increase in global trade. But local economies and the environment have paid a heavy price. Consumers and governments alike must require responsible business practices and cleaner energy. 2000 ed. 40 min. DVD . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170

International Trade – TSC 732 Like putting a puzzle together, international trade has many interdependent pieces and economic concepts involving a variety of factors. A basic understanding of economic interdependence, comparative and absolute advantage, and international trade all are pieces of a bigger picture- -international trade’s relationship to economic growth. 2002 ed. 8 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70

Name Brand Counterfeiting: A Global Economics Crisis – FH 944 Cheap look-alikes are flooding the world’s markets, depriving legitimate manufacturers of hundreds of billions of dollars. This eye-opening expose’ follows the anti-counterfeit investigators of Cartier and BIC from their headquarters to New York, Nigeria and China as they hurry to trace and stop the flow of illegal goods at the source. But, carrying out raids against the vendors, Internet merchants, and wholesalers require time, which is not on their side. Every day, inferior fakes are siphoning off sales while tarnishing their products’ quality reputations. 2002 ed. 53 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180

Finance - International Trade

Money Never Sleeps: Global Financial Markets – FH 792 Money circulates through financial markets at a dizzying speed on a global scale. This lively program profiles some of the people who keep the money moving. Fund managers, scholars, and day traders are captured at MIT Sloan, Yale University, Firebird Management, London’s foreign exchange market, the École Polytechnique in France, and trading rooms in the U.S. and Europe. Lending liquidity, handling mutual funds, stock speculation, charting, model-driven trading, and other topics are covered. 1999 ed. VHS 52min. ...... $30 DVD 52 min. ........ $150

Foreign Currency – MCL 487 The foreign exchange market has experienced much growth, in great part because of new technology which makes information quickly available. Exchange rates have a great impact on investment deals.
1995 ed.VHS 13 mins …………$30

Measurements & Currency Conversions (PowerPoint® CD) – CE 1132 There are a significant number of currencies across the world and understanding how to calculate and convert them is an important concept to understand. Discusses the basic conversion methods for the primary currencies of the world. Past and present trends are discussed along with their effects on exchange rates. 2009 ed. 55 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . .$75

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