Essays and Research Papers on Economic Theory

This 4 page paper examines factors that led to the baby boom. Several theories, mostly reliant on economic theory, are relayed. Some social causes such as marriage are also duly noted. Other time periods are also noted for being a time of either increased or decreased fertility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses pricing comparisons between United and American. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is a clear and easy to read explanation of the theory of comparative advantage and other aspects of international economics linked to international trade theory. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 7 page paper considers the problem of economic inequality in American society, what the dominant organizational form is, what the moral consequences are, and what alternatives exist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper answers 5 questions on economics. The paper looks at the theoretical impact of an increase in the marginal propensity to consume under the classical, Keynesian and neo-classical schools of thought, the impact of technological development, how the Federal Reserve can impact on interest rates charged by the banks and the potential ...

This 2 page paper argues that the Federal Reserve will raise rates in December of 2005 and explains why. Greenspan's retirement is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses the two market structures, monopolies and oligopolies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper. Is there a real estate bubble or not? If there is a bubble, will it burst? This essay suggests what is happening is more aptly called the cycles of real estate. These two questions are discussed. The writer also discusses the effect of today's real estate market on the economy in ...

This 4 page paper examines the economy at the end of 2005 and looks to the years ahead. Why Katrina did not have a devastating effect on the national economy is discussed. President Bush's position and anticipated State of the Union address are included topics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper examining economic indicators in the US near the end of 2005. GDP continues to increase at a respectable rate, even though there is uncertainty in several areas of the economy. The outlook for 2006 is that retail sales will follow their normal seasonal pattern; housing will continue to decline ...

A 4 page review of the life and theories of Arthur "Art" Laffer. This paper illustrates the various application of Laffer's so-called Laffer curve. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper answering three discussion questions. The first addresses government policy and unemployment; the second favors economic growth that does not harm any group; the last provides some broad answers for the reasons that rich and poor countries continue to exist in the same world market. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

This 5 page paper looks at 3 questions set by the student. The first looks at how the determine the change in demand when the old and new price and the level of elasticity are known, what is meant by the term ‘social costs’ and how economies of scale are realized. The second part looks ...

This 3 page paper discusses recommended fiscal policies to improve the current U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explains the following concepts: equilibrium price, changes resulting from non-determinants of supply and demand, shift versus movement in the supply and demand curves, normal good and inferior good. Examples included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper. The writer reports the premise that the Internet is a new economy comprised of four layers and comments on the Internet changing many aspects of our lives but does this mean it creates a new economy. The writer argues that it does not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper reviewing economic factors affecting the construction industry in Southern California during the first quarter of 2006 and for the short-term future beyond. Current price pressures originate with Katrina-related rebuilding and spiraling fuel costs that are leading to increased inflation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper uses Southwest Airlines as an example to demonstrate what impact macro economic factors will have on the company. The factors considered include changes in the GDP, level of unemployment and inflation measures by the consumer process index; CPI. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7 page paper considers each sociologist's concepts of the consumer society, which are sometimes complementary and sometimes conflicting, and what we can learn from them by applying the opposing viewpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the Sony PSP from the microeconomics aspects looking at supply and demand and how this impacts on Sony PSP prices, the market structure of the handheld or portable games market, including the Nintendo DS and Gameboy, the way that the market is an oligopoly and whether or not game ...

This 5 page paper contains three parts, each with individual bibliographies. Within the three parts are five questions. Issues addressed include the federal reserve, junk bonds, the federal deficit, and currency issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides this classic debate as it respects Keynesianism versus monetarism. This paper explains the basic premises concerning the two different points of view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 2 page paper argues that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates in December of 2005 and explains why. Greenspan's retirement is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 source.

This 3 page paper speculates as to why the gas prices have increased between 2004 and 2005. Several ideas are looked at including supply and demand, oil company profiteering, and the fact that larger cars on on the road which does increase demand. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines two articles that fault conservative economic thinking, consider what response the authors might make, and the validity of those responses. Bibliography lists 3 sources