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Microeconomics for Business: Writing Assignments on Porter’s Five Competitive Forces

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  • James Staveley-O'Carroll II

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Groups of microeconomic principles students analyze the impact of Porter’s five competitive forces on an existing company. Five essays cover the force...

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  • James Staveley-O'Carroll II, 2023. "Microeconomics for Business: Writing Assignments on Porter’s Five Competitive Forces," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 8(3), pages 158-172, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:8:y:2023:i:3:p:158-172
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    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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