Economic Cycles and the Boeing Corporation

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Economic Cycles and the Boeing Corporation
Abstract
This paper shall discuss economic cycles and the Boeing Corporation. Specifically, the paper seeks to answer these questions: Are there any predictable performance cycles for BOEING CO? If so, what are the periods over which its cycle waxes and wanes? How sensitive do you think BOEING CO is to expansions (upswings) and contractions (downswings or recessions)? Explain. If it is not sensitive, then explain why it is stable as the economy moves up and down. How do you think your BOEING CO will adjust to, or cope with, conditions summarized in the Fed's Beige Book. Please be specific about the economic conditions that might affect BOEING CO outlook. Does your BOEING CO have strategies for...

..... credit market. However, if the commercial airplane division is forecasted for continued decline given the overall macroeconomic environment, Boeing will need to lobby Washington to earn more defense contracts. This way the company can attempt to counteract losses in one market segment with additional revenue in the other with the goal to earn income for their shareholders.
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