Essays and Research Papers on Economic History

An 8 page paper discussing three pre-1990 propositions for enabling the U.S. to effectively compete economically on the world stage. These three propositions are conversion to the metric system, support of common currency, and trade dumping laws. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing Germany’s recent economic history and current position in late 2004. Germany has been dispensing with structural rigidities governing labor and business operations for some time, and it is showing signs of climbing out of the bottom of the business cycle. Germany needs to continue to become more business-friendly. ...

This comprehensive 6 page paper considers the development as economics as a science which encompasses many issues other than simply the mathematical, these include philosophical and social considerations. This paper traces the development of economics from the early economists such as Locke through to Keynes, Friedman and beyond. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 5 page essay that explores the idea presented by Henri Pirenne's thesis that the decline in European economics that marked the beginning of the Middle Ages began not with the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, but instead with the rise of Islam in the seventh century. Included is the reasoning ...

A 15 page discussion of the economic impact of the American Revolution. The writer presents material regarding the structure of the various governmental entities, the issuance of a large variety of paper currency and debt documents which served as currency, and the plight of the American farmer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers the agricultural, economic, social and political reasons why New Jersey was the last Northern state to embrace the emancipation of African Americans, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the arguments presented by a number of theorists. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 16 page paper exploring the early years of America's Great Depression (1929-1932) in an attempt to determine why it occurred, its implications on society, and the events which positively and negatively influenced the situation. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 10 page evaluation of the causes behind the great depression of the 1930s. Suggests that the stock market crash of 1929 was only one of many factors which led up to the Depression. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page paper that considers the impacts and long term ramifications of the Great Depression, while also considering its inevitablity. This paper explores the precursors to the stock market crash of 1929 that initiated the financial devastation and also the effects on national and international economics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page essay on the deceptively optimistic attitude adopted by the press and movie industry before and during the Great Depression of the 1930's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The Great Crash,' the writer of this 5 page paper discusses how the infamous stock market crash which set off the Great Depression-- had quite a bit in common with the more recent crash of 1987. Specific macro-economic similarities are pointed out and relevant conclusions are drawn. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing what caused the stock market crash in 1987 and what the consequences of the crash have proven to be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The event is examined and analyzed in this 24 page paper. The voices of analysts who both predicted a bull market and a bear market shortly before the crash are heard. The event is analyzed to see what lessons can be learned and applied to the future. Whether or not a similar event is likely ...

In this 6 page paper, the writer attempts to answer this very question based on findings presented in J. Kenneth Galbraith's "1929 : The Great Crash." Similarities between the crashes of 1929 and 1987 are pointed out and the writer ultimately concludes that another crash not only could happen, --- it probably will happen.. Economic ...

A detailed, 8 page analysis of John Kenneth Galbraith's "1929: The Great Crash" in which the writer analyzes the economic irony of such an event : Everyone believed the market was performing wonderfully when it crashed.. Some of the reasons for these misperceptions and the sudden "crash" are analyzed. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page fictional story of living through the 1929 stock market crash, plus a 2 page commentary on events in the paper and how "my" strong points of common sense pulled "me and my family" through. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

Provides a thorough, 8 page overview of factors controlling and inhibiting global trading and the world economy leading upto the Balance of Payments and the reason behind Kennedy's pertinent dilemma. Written mostly from a U.S. perspective. No Bibliography.

A 4 page paper on the economy under the Nixon administration. The paper mainly talks about where Richard Nixon took the economy of the United States while also talking about his presidency. No bibliography.

This 15 page paper examines the Volcker U.S. monetary policy "shock" of October 1979. National as well as global implications are examined, particularly as it applies to exchange rates. The subject is discussed in light of economic conditions as it existed in the sixties and seventies. The paper concludes with comments on the current state ...

20 pages in length. A detailed analysis of the International Monetary Fund's creation, purpose, function, etc; The writer examines its effectiveness in promoting international cooperation, how it maintains orderly exchange arrangements, facilitates multilateral agreements, and so forth. Of particular interest here is the changing role that the IMF plays in the new post-Communist global marketplace. ...

This 5 page paper is written as a memorandum and discusses reasons why the U.S. should support the IMF and reasons why it should not. The writer also presents recommendations for action or resolution of the issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that considers the positive impact of Reaganomics on the American economic climate of the 1980s. This paper determines that not only did Reagan face a difficult and already determine economic path set by years of mismanagement, but the systems that were implemented under his Administration were the most significant economic changes ...

A 7 page essay discussing the developing U.S. economy in the wake of an emerging Industrial society (writer goes as far back as the late 1860's and upto the mid- 1930's). No Bibliography.

A 5 page paper on Charles Beard's economic interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. The paper discusses background philosophy, economic background of the nation during the formation years, Hamilton's contributions and Madison's contribution. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper on the state of global economics. The writers discusses where the U.S. stands in the world of economics and the likelihood of it being able to maintain it's rank as the global economic leader. Bibliography lists 6 sources.