What Can Be Done to Keep Gas Prices Down?

As I spoke of previously car dealers are having a difficult time selling vehicles with the high gas prices. Is there anything that could help to decrease the price of gas? Personally, I feel as though there are many things that can be done to lower gas prices. I truly believe the first step needs to come from one of two places: the President of the United States and Governmental Agencies or the Oil Companies. The government could implement price caps or increase taxes on oil corporations, but I guess the financial backing of oil companies is more important than the backing of the American people. I guess I was wrong to think that the American people were the most important issue concerning the government. However, the government is not the only source with the power to make an impact. The Oil Companies could do their part to prevent prices from skyrocketing, but they are too concerned with their profit margins. It seems as though the only people who are not concerned with high gas prices are those who are making a profit from it. To me the importance of making profits is one of the reasons our economy is in the position it is right now.

Car Dealers Fighting the High Gas Prices

With gas prices reaching nearly $4.00 a gallon, car dealers are experiencing difficulties selling new vehicles, especially SUVs and Trucks. Though there are still many drivers out there looking for the capabilities of larger vehicles, consumers are questioning whether or not those capabilities and benefits are worth the extra money at the pump. Personally I feel the extra capabilities and benefits are worth the extra spending. I recently purchased an SUV myself and though I have experienced a jump in monthly gas spending, I feel it is well worth it. However, how many people out there will feel the same way, that is the question that car dealers are asking themselves every day. For there to be a jump in SUV and Truck sales, there needs to a drastic change in gas prices or consumer spending.

My Ideas for Boosting the Auto Maker Industry

In today's economy companies have many options to creating a more profitable company. Some of the best ways to increase profitablility include down sizing the employment numbers, cutting departments, outsourcing, and reducing production. These are all ways to increase profits, but all of these include cutting jobs of American workers. In my opinion these options are all wrong. Although outsourcing has become very common in today's society and it is a great way to cut cost by producing the same product with less labor costs, the effects it has on the American economy may be irreversible. In my opinion American companies should be giving jobs to American workers to try to boost our own economy. Without employment of American workers the American economy has no chance to rebound as quickly as all are hoping. I could only hope that the American companies that once created the back-bone of the United States will realize that jobs need to be given in the country that made them so powerful.

Auto Makers in a Slump

Today's American auto makers are experiencing a drought. Our local GM plant workers are being laid off due to the slow down in production. This slow down has been increasing due to the decrease in demand for automobiles. With employees worrying about whether or not they will have a job the next day and companies like GM trying to stay profitable it is a wonder how long automakers will continue to exist in the United States. The question is what can be done to to increase profitability and distribution? How long will this take?

The Loss in Profits of Today's Clothing Market

As the economy continues to decline there are many areas that are suffering. The clothing market is one that can be spoken about. With gas prices on the rise and the threats of employees losing their jobs, people are not spending there money is the same places as years past. Clothing stores are definately experiencing a blow. Companies like Abercrombie and Fitch, Pac Sun, The Buckle and other high end clothing stores are experiencing overflow of inventory. It is becoming harder and harder for everyday people to find the money to spend $50 for a T-Shirt or $150 for a pair of jeans. With prices like these and the economy in a slump it is unkown when the clothing market could bounce back.