Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 6-page paper discusses Von Mises' economic treatise, "Planned Chaos," and explains why it supports the free market. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

21 pages. This is an informative paper for those in economics who need information on basic economic principles. There are ten economics essays here that explains various economic principles in comprehensive detail. Information includes the price and output of supply and demand, what unique situation causes price NOT to drop when ...

This 6 page paper looks at the current risks to the global economy; the increase in the US current account deficit; the out of control US budget profile; increased trade protectionism in the US; overheating of the Chinese economy and increasing oil prices. The paper starts with an essay plan and then writes the essay ...

This 6 page paper begins with an introduction to the telecommunications industry. The writer explains supply and demand, price, choice, scarcity and equilibrium with some examples from the telecommunications industry. The paper concludes with a brief analysis using Porter's five forces. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Explores the confusion between the long-distance carriers, with a close look at Excel Communications and BTI Telecommunications. In spite of the big business of the telecommunications companies, there is still much public confusion. Consumers have a difficult time understanding the different companies, the rate plans, and all the ...

8 pages in length. Describes the mergers each of these two telecommunications giants were recently involved with and the impact on their companies. Discusses important considerations in mergers and impact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of two distinctly separate questions, one which outlines the view of the introduction of communication technology (information systems) and the implications through the view of a decision tree, and the second relates the link between aggregate supply and aggregate demand as they shape a view of economic shifts, ...

This 3-page paper discusses the scenario of Quasar computers and pricing strategies when competition enters the market. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper examines the issue of credit card fraud, and highlights the extent of this growing economic problem. This paper presents generalized information on the subject as well as information about computer credit card fraud as it specifically relates to Australia and New South Wales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the book “Hamilton’s Blessing” by John Steele Gordon. While Gordon’s biases are obvious toward Hamilton’s economic theory, his popular writing style and the interesting stories he uses to illustrate his economic theories brings about a book on economic theory and the national budget that any layperson can understand and ...

This is a 3 page paper on economist John Kenneth Galbraith. Canadian-born economist John Kenneth Galbraith (1908- ) has long been considered as “America’s leading public intellectual”. Besides being a government and economic advisor to Presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy and Johnson, Galbraith has written a great deal about the destructiveness of capitalism and consumerism within American ...

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part of the paper looks at the Heckscher-Ohlin (HO) Model and compares it to the Ricardo model. The second part of the paper looks at the concept of free trade asking why, if it is a good model, is it not seen fully implemented ...

This 8 page book report examines a work in economics. The book entitled Kremlin Capitalism, written by Blasi, Kroumova & Kruse (1996) examines the state of Russia during the first part of the 1990s. The book is summarized. Some quotes are included. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the economic theories of John Rawls and Robert Nozick. Rawls and Nozick have formulated ideologies that are diametrically opposed. Rawls in his book A Theory of Justice creates an egalitarian approach to economic justice, while Nozick, in his writing, represents a libertarian perspective. The writer argues that ...

There is a great deal of empirical evidence that shows initial public offerings (IPO’s), are usually under priced. This well written 8 page paper examines why this occurs with reference to numerous studies and theories. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the Modigliani–Miller theorem and shows how it works with a mathematical example. The second part of the paper considers whether the model has been over theorised in its’ development and subsequent examinations. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the concept of perfect competition, also referred to a pure competition, defines what it is and the market conditions needed for it to emerge, the way a firm will determine the quantity to supply and what is meant by the term ...

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part discusses the general economic effects of the liberalisation of international trade. The second part considers which, in theory, is more important for economic growth; more capital and labour or greater efficiency in the use of productive inputs? The bibliography cites 6 sources.

PM This 8 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part of the paper looks at risk defining, and then illustrating with examples what is meant by diversifiable risk and non diversifiable risk. The second part of the paper uses CAPM to calculate the expected return and the risk free rates in ...

This 4 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part of the paper discusses the factors which may help to influence economic prosperity such as low interest rates economic stability and an educated workforce, the second part of the paper looks at the factors which may be associated with decline, such as ...

This 6 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part examines the performance of the US economy between the years of 2000 and 2003, looking at annual figures for the GDP, real GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, interest rates and M1 growth. The second part of the paper discusses the patterns seen in the ...

This 5 page paper deals with the writings of Milton Friedman and John Kenneth Gilbraith, in regard to their view of a free market system. Their brief philosophies are presented, as well as those ideas in which they diverge from one another. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages. This paper will examine articles by four different authors and compare and contrast some of their views regarding economics and environmental rationale. Herman Daly, Nicholas Roegen, Garret Hardin and Murray Bookchin have all written memorable articles on their opinions and ideas focussing on different aspects of economic and ecological issues. ...

This 12 page paper looks a the way financial crises, such as recessions, burst bubbles and the credit crunch and argues that financial crises are necessary to preserve balance in the global economy. The paper is written from a theoretical perceptive and includes approaches such as evolutionary economics and cycle theories. The bibliography cites 14 ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at this famous economist's ideas on education in the United States. Privatization is discussed as an alternative to the current public educational realm. Bibliography lists 3 sources.