Essays and Research Papers on Economic History

This 7 page paper discusses the life of Alexander Hamilton and the impact he had on economics in this country. This paper examines his contributions to economic policy and their lasting effects. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 24 page paper looks at the way in which increased taxes may influence the demand level for cigarettes and reduce the consumption of cigarettes. A literature review which examines many different studies is followed by the application of the studies in an econometric model complete with relevant model variations and predictions. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper focuses on New Deal policies and also looks at how they have persisted throughout the ages. Some unemployment statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page paper answering 8 questions about the origins of the Great Depression and whether the same events could happen today. Some questions ask for the writer's opinion, and that is reflected consistently in the message that we need less government, not more. The paper recommends that the salvation of Social Security ...

Using Krugman's book "The Return of Depression Economics," this paper examines why today's economic climate could trigger a depression as severe as the one experienced during the 1930s. Krugman's theories are compared with those from Karl Polyani and Barry Eichengreen. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the trends, past and present, of the role of women in the US economy and interprets what impact this will have on the twenty-first century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how Singapore developed during this period from an underdeveloped nation to a successful international state. The paper considers the changes that transformed the economic and industrial structure of the state. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the issue of monopolies in regards to the free market system. Specifically, this paper addresses how the free market system is disrupted my monopolies and discusses financial intervention by government and how democracy impacts this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons for increased participation, including changes in the economy, higher education attainment, free contraception, women’s changing attitudes and the significance of part-time work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing public infrastructure’s influence on promoting tourism. In "The Wealth of Nations," Adam Smith discussed the responsibility of government to erect and maintain those structures and systems that would be too costly for individuals or groups of individuals. Smith’s point was that the structure itself may not be too ...

A 9 page paper discussing the greatly different routes that industrialization has taken in China and in the United States, to the point that only now is it reaching into the more remote regions of China. There are a litany of cultural and philosophical reasons for this difference between these two nations. The ...

This 22-page paper focuses on several international economic issues such as commodities price stablization, cartels, OPEC, China's growth and the WTO and East Asia's "economic miracle." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the role that interest rates play in progress of the economy. Interest rates fill a primary role in determining the path of the economy and the decisions of businesses and investors. The purpose here is to assess some of the ways that interest rates affect the national economy. ...

This 7 page report discusses two schools of economic thinking, their characteristics, and how each relates to competitiveness in the marketplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that the cause of the Great depression was the actions of the Federal Reserve and their use of monetary policy before and during the depression. This argument is made with reference to the relevant economic theories as well as historical facts. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper supports the idea that working for a living is harder than it had been in earlier days. Much support is provided by a variety of authors. Unionization is supported as well as corporate responsibility. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 14 page outline of the Bretton Woods System, the implementation of which was considered to be a significant turning point in post-war capitalism. This paper explores the role of the U.S. in the implementation of this system and its administration as well as the consequences of the 1971 U.S. removal of the ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the impact of interest rates on the U.S. economy during 1990-2000. Included are discusssions of whether Greenspan's efforts helped or hurt the economy.

This 5 page paper looks at the life and times of John Maynard Keynes and how he derived his theories. Not only is his life and how he came up with his theories discussed, but it is discussed in the context of the day. How his theories are applicable to today is also included. ...

A paper which looks at the development of south-east Asian economies, from the origins of the Silk Road to the region's present-day involvement with the manufacture and export of new technologies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at various theories for the recession. There is some focus on consumer confidence and the fact that businesses have been spending less. Global factors are examined as well. Information from the 1990s on is discussed in an effort to determine causation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the economic effects of four past presidential administrations. Several of our 20th century presidents have had lasting and significant influence over the current economic structure and position of the country. Four of those are Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, all of whom this ...

A 4 page paper which provides a summary of this landmark economic treatise. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page paper identifying factors contributing to economic collapse in Argentina. After being one of South America’s most promising economies, Argentina suffered economic collapse at the end of 2001 and did not see the beginning of any significant recovery until well into the next year. The purpose here is to identify contributory ...

This 3 page paper takes an economic look at these two continents. The theories of Stanley Engerman and Ken Sokoloff are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.