Essays and Research Papers on Economics

A 5 page paper discussing cattle price in response to economic conditions. Cattle production is no more certain than any other branch of agriculture. Though the animals are more self sufficient than immobile plants, they still are subject to the vagaries of the weather. The market is subject to the whims of ...

A 6 page paper discussing the need for economic stimulus following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On September 10, 2001, the stock market was uncertain but holding its own, and many of the nation's largest companies were announcing disappointing second quarter business results. After the longest period of economic expansion known ...

An 8 page paper discussing considerations that must be made in arriving at economic forecasts. Some of these items are overall macroeconomic conditions; trends in movement of business; political climate; consumer attitude and other factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper considers how globalization is able to lower costs. The paper looks at issues such as how production or supply may be maximised making use of the theory of diminishing returns, the impact of elasticity and the way that input and outputs can all be managed to decrease costs. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper uses the 14th January 2004 Beige Book Report, made by the Federal Reserve, and examines the results to assess the likelihood of an change in interest rates. The analysis looks at the results in different sectors and then considers how and why economists may come to different conclusions over the need ...

This 7 page paper argues that the stock market has been inadequately regulated which accounts for the present problems and scandals. The paper further asserts that regulation may not be necessary anyway as it is only for the protection of the masses. Should the market be something for the less than savvy gambler? ...

This 5 page paper explains what is meant by credit creation, how it operates, why it is important and how the impact on the money supply can be calculated as well as how it interacts with wider policies such as supply and demand and monetary policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses measurements of national income (such as Ireland), circular income flow, and fallacies of both. Some economic figures about Ireland are also included with this paper.

This 20 page paper considers the argument that war is good for the stock market. The paper looks at the impact of war on the stock market, the paper takes a broad view before focusing on the London Stock Exchange and the Iraq 2003 war. The writer considers different theories that may explain movements which ...

This 12 page paper considers how and why the ideas of Karl Marx may be vulnerable to economism. The paper begins with a definition of economism and then looks at the economics ideas that are adopted by Marx in his different writings. The ideas of economism are then considered by examining his works and also ...

During the period 200 – 2004 the Now York and London stock market s fell. In the US there was a minor recession n the UK there was no recession. This 8 page paper looks to the theoretical explanations for the underlying reasons for the fall. Supported by two graphs that demonstrate the falls, with ...

A 3 page paper discussing the effects of increasing diversity on the Canadian economy. Diversity can be viewed as a threat to the Canadian economy only in the form of initial government expense in the structure that provides financial assistance to new immigrants. Overall, however, diversity represents nothing but pure opportunity for the ...

This 7 page paper examines policies in action and who they benefit. Keynesianism is discussed. Examples are provided from the U.S. economy and policy is carefully evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the New Classical theory of economics, what it is how it is developed and argues that this is a very valuable economic theory. The theory is compared to the New Keynesian approach and assessed for flaws as well as its' positive points. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper answers four questions. Firstly, the paper looks at the three main tools that the Federal Reserve may use to control the money supply in the US. The second question is the shortest, and shows how the reserve balance on T-accounts is calculated. The third question outlines the variables that impact on ...

A 4 page paper assessing a broad statement regarding the origin of economic growth, “research and development is the central cause of economic growth.” Adam Smith has been shown to have been correct in nearly all of his statements, and that regarding the natural growth of economies is no different. They have indeed ...

The subject of immigrant entering the UK has been one that has gained a great deal of attention. This 10 page paper outlines a range of economic consequences of allowing increased immigration. These include both advantages and disadvantages, Reference is made to the theories of Malthus and the various impacts on the welfare state as ...

This 4 page paper looks at the influences on the Australian housing market. The level of investment in the Australian property market has been an influence in the increasing prices. The paper considers the different influences on the IS curve and the way the prices have performed against these influences. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

This 7 page paper provides a timeline of events during the 1800s and 1900s and how monetary policy has been implemented in the United States. How monetary policy is embraced by politicians and political parties is also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at fiscal and monetary policy, what it is and how it affects the U.S. economy. Several examples are given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at the budget deficit and what should be done about it. Various opinions are discussed. The deficit is discussed in general terms and historical information is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the Fisher effect, outlines what it is and hw it has been proved so that the student can undertake their own tests to ascertain the accuracy of the Fisher Effect. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines why adjusting entries is necessary, based upon the hypothetical assertion that the purpose of adjusting entries is to correct a mistake. This paper contends that this is NOT the reason for such adjustments, and explains the reasoning for this. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper focuses on s-curve analysis and market penetration theory.

A paper which looks at the impact of M-M theories on corporate structure, with regard to debt and equity, and looks at some of the criticisms which have been made of the theories since their publication. Bibliography lists 6 sources