Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 4-page paper attempts to assess the idea of a positive demand curve for certain products and services. Examples used include diamonds and luxury cars. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the changing role of the auditor and the ways in which public policies are changing to provide a system of accountability. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining the goal of monetary policies and who administers the nation's monetary policies – in America, it is the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank system. Monetary policies are a nation's primary tool to influence the economy. The writer reports the goals and the duties of the U.S. Federal ...

8 pages in length. Economic philosophies vary as greatly as the individuals who espouse them. When examining the economic theories of John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx, it becomes quite clear how both men harbored entirely opposite viewpoints. Mill's embrace of utilitarianism waged against Marx's disfavor toward capitalism created a wholly divergent ...

This 6 page paper discusses the book, Securing Prosperity by Paul Osterman and compares it to several other leading economic authorities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the present economy and discusses the relevance of GDP. GDP is discussed in depth. How GDP affects the accounting industry in particular is touched on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of policies made by the federal government on the gross domestic product. Issue examined is how the increase of minimum wage worked using the Keynesian model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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

This 12 page paper considers the way in which capitalism has developed in China and argues that this is a divergent form of capitalism. The paper argues this by defining capitalism and then tracing the development in China and comparing how this compares to the standard definition. Compassions are also made with other countries ...

This 10 page paper looks at the different influences that will impact on the price of replacement heifers in the beef market and how an econometric model may be developed to explain these movements. Variables examined include factors such as the price of the feed, weather, interest rates and other influences that may impact on ...

This 4 page paper defines economics, and also determines how it can be used as a decision-making tool in the field of accounting. This paper shows how the accounting industry could benefit from incorporating economic theory into the decision making process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a real life example to explain in clear terms, the relationship between supply and demand, The paper shows the student how prices will change and the different between a movement along and shift of the supply or demand curve. The example used is the beef cattle market when Canadian beef ...

This five page paper explains the cost production relationship, looking at the production function and the cost function and then considering how costs may be distributed over different production levels. The paper, including one graph looks at using average fixed cost, average variable cost and average total cost in order to determine optimum production levels. ...

This 7-page paper discusses the effectiveness of income redistribution and if there is a case for its success. Topics covered include equity, positive externalities and the Pareto Effect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines these three types of economic systems. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines game theory, looking at a business application of the prisoners dilemma, and the theories of Nash, Cournot and Bertrand. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 2 page paper evaluates the importance of currency valuations. The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is evaluated in respect to the past several years. A discussion on the importance of currency to business is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing economic conditions as they existed on October 15, 2003, followed by a discussion of factors affecting the decision to alter interest rates. The US economy appears to be emerging from recession at last; conditions did not warrant changing interest rates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper, including a two page annotated bibliography, looks at the influences on prices within the airline industry, The paper includes explanations of price theory and the impact of supply and demand and the different influences of on supply and demand. These are then applied to the airline industry and ticket prices. Examples ...

This 6 page paper considers what is meant by market failure and the causes of market failure. When examining the causes examples are given to illustrate the points raised, specific attention is paid to market failure issues that will impact on developing nations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the economic policies of Presidents George H. Bush (1989-93), William J. Clinton (1993-2001), and George W. Bush (2001-present). Five tables list Dow Jones and S&P 500 averages; interest rates, unemployment rates and personal income for each year. Thankfully, the three presidents of 1989-2003 could see the value of ...

This 6 page paper takes a sociological view of the problem. It is also looked at it economically and historically. How unemployment hurts communities is discussed along with other issues. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the theory and also goes on to critique it. A definition is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of teen unemployment and why the rate is so high. Demographic data is the focus of this paper that looks at differentials in terms of race, age and gender. The paper is replete with statistics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper explains the meaning of several economic concepts. These include the role of supply and demand and what is meant by elasticity and how it can be calculated. The difference between nominal and real rates, with examples, the difference between flow and stock, different types of value such as face value, present ...