Essays and Research Papers on Economic Theory

This 5 page paper considers why transaction costs increase the number of firms in the market and also create firms as well as change and develop internal structures within an organisation. Theories of Hayek and Coase are considered and examples are used to illustrate the impact in the real world. The bibliography cites 4 ...

This 5-page paper discusses concepts of macroeconomics, using as sources Economics Explained (Heilbroner and Thurow) and Executive Economics (Maital). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page report discusses the “digital divide” between the technologically-advanced nations of the world and the developing nations and the fact that such a divide is growing wider and deeper every day. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 12 page paper examines a case provided by the student. Stockholders of an organization have suggested that the organization lower the price of product or service by 20 percent as a means to maximize profit by increasing market share. The paper uses a break even analysis, consideration of price elasticity and the use of ...

This 8 page paper considers the use and value of Paretian criteria for policy-makers especially when examining monopolistic practices. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the product life cycle theory as well as other relevant theories. Limitations of the theory are also discussed. Some information is provided on systems theory as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 2.5-page paper discusses macroeconomics through the World Trade Center attacks. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 2.5 page paper. The writer posits that over-investment in capital expenditures and surplus inventories in the late 1990s are two causes for the slow recovery of the American economy. The writer also proposes that unexpected events, such as the Attack on America also has a strong impact on the economy. These propositions are ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Adam Smith's theories as laid out in Wealth of Nations. How his ideas relate to modern day Republican strategy is discussed. No additional sources cited.

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 4 page paper answers questions asked by the student concerning the way national economies will behave and interest rates will move when there is an increase in disposable income, a trade deficit and a trade surplus. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 28 page paper is an in-depth look at the capital asset pricing model. The paper begins with an examination of what the model is and what it means for investors. The paper then considers how the model has developed, a literature is conducted for more recent studies that either add more knowledge to the ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of this report with some speculation and interpretation. Monetary policy and fiscal policy are discussed. The state of the economy is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper analyses the extent to which measures of concentration can capture the degree of competition that exists in a given market. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

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. ...

An 8 page paper which examines international free trade, WTO, and NAFTA in regards to economic content. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper outlined the value of forecasting to a business, including the different forms of forecasting and the way the results can be used by a business to plan for the future and to help in making decisions. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper clearly explains the factors that impact on supply and demand, and how this reflects in price. Using the example of carrots, the paper outlines potential influences that may increase or decreased the demand from customers along with the factors which may influence the desire of suppliers to supply the market. Included ...

A 9 page paper that begins with a table illustrating the three measures of economic growth from 1950 to the mid-1990s. Issues and topics discussed include taxes as a proportion of GDP, both at the federal level and at the state and local level. The essay includes data that reflect a growing economy each time ...

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.

This 5 page paper examines the Wassily Leontief Input Output Models, looks at the assumption and the way in this is calculated with example calculations throughout. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing economic growth and the Solow growth model. Robert Solow’s growth model emphasizes all of the aspects of the importance of economic growth within a society. It includes components of the supply and resources of a nation which can expand opportunity for a country’s production. The supply component however ...

This 5 page paper examines the different factors that may influence currency exchange rates. Influences included are political events, interest and inflation rates, disposable income and import export levels as well as the role of speculators. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the concept of dollarization and weighs the pros and cons of countries who get rid of their currencies in favor of using the U.S. dollar. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on Marx's economic theory using Capital Volume One. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.