Economics Homework Help

Indiana Wesleyan University Amazon Financial Analysis

 

  1. Conduct research on your subject company, focusing on its external environment. 
    1. Sources of research information might consist of (but are not limited to) annual financial reports published by the company, news articles and analyst opinions, interviews with management, and reputable internet sources that provide comparable industry financial information.
    2. Recommended financial news and data sites include Yahoo Finance, Reuters, Morningstar, and MSN Money. Extensive data and analysis are also available through Off Campus Library Services.
      1. For instance, detailed company profiles can be found for most large companies in the Business Source Complete database.
      2. From the library homepage (OCLS), under “Article Databases,” select the word “Business.” On the next page, select “Business Source Complete.” You may be asked to log in at this point, and you should then be in the Business Source Complete database.
      3. At the top-center of the screen, find the word “MORE.” Hover over the word, and you will get a drop-down menu where you can choose Company Profiles. Select and you will be taken to a screen where you can search for a company.
    3. A minimum of 12 unique research sources from reputable scholarly, news, or industry sources will be required for the final paper. Keep track of your resources so you can appropriately list them in the reference list of your paper. The sources should represent an appropriately well-balanced variety of perspectives.
  2. Write a brief discussion of any relevant domestic or international environment factors, including political, economic, social, environmental, or technological factors that are significantly impacting the financial results of your chosen company.