FYW-1142 Economics of Walmart

Examines the economic forces, business decisions, and controversies related to big box retail stores, including their effects on local businesses, traffic congestion, and urban development. Discuss the emergence of Wal-Mart’s global supply chain and its implications for efficiency and well-being in the United States and developing countries. Assess whether Wal-Mart is the economic miracle of modern times or a behemoth that should be contained by government policy and regulation. 4 credits.

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