Monday, March 29, 2010

RJA #9a: Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement:
American companies are being acquired by international companies because of the weak dollar.
Precise Claim:
Currency is the major factor in merger and acquisition activity.
Reasons:
1) The Euro has had a steady advance against the dollar which has increased purchasing power.
2) Recent economic conditions have placed many American companies for sale at fire-sale prices.
3) It is attractive for foreign companies to expand their global foot prints by acquiring American companies.

Research Question:
What elements are contributing to the increased pressures for American companies to be acquired by international competitors.

1 comment:

  1. Your thesis statement needs to be a complete sentence (not a phrase or a question) and should include the main reasons behind your claim to provide a blueprint to your paper.

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