Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 4-page paper examines if, in principle, the Federal Reserve could purchase securities on the NYSE, and the impact of the Fed's purchase of foreign currency on the domestic economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper designed to recommend to the Federal Reserve Board that it retain interest rates at their current level when it convenes in June, 2004. The paper discusses current and future implications based on current economic indicators, and discusses global implications as well. It reviews the meaning of higher interest rates ...

This 7 page paper makes use of a case study and examines the war on drugs. The cost of illegal drugs is looked at through economic theory. Supply and demand, as well as elasticity, are things discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include ...

This 8 page paper considers the influences on the tele-density of cellular telephones in different countries. Influences considered include the level of GDP per capita compared to the number of mobile telephones in the population, the cost of residential installation and call costs and the provision of independent regulation. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

An Observational Study [ Click here to purchase this paper ] This 3 page tutorial provides an example of how an observational study might be done .This example involves a shopping mall. No Bibliography. Filename: SA040Obs.rtf

Vogue Magazine This 8 page paper focuses on this one fashion magazine and looks at it in the context of the genre. Vogue as a leader in the industry is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Filename: SA041Vog.rtf

A 3 page paper discussing California’s current economic problems and then making recommendations for macro policy change to stimulate economic growth. The state expects a $15 billion shortfall in 2004-2005, and already is so business-unfriendly that 60 percent of 50 CEOs surveyed report that their companies have active plans to leave California for other ...

This 5 page paper discusses the post bubble years and whether Keynes or Hayek/Freeman approaches would work best in the ecnomic climate. Also discussed is China's stockmarket and the outlook in this area. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at three aspects of the capital asset pricing model, CAPM, firstly discussing the equation and its' components, secondly looking at if total risk can be diversified away and lastly looking at the criticisms of CAPM as a model of return for a company. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing changes in the international retail diamond market occurring over the past decade. Diamonds are within the economic reach of a greater number of people than when supply and price were so tightly controlled by a single company. Diamonds are not so plentiful that they are no longer considered ...

A summary and analysis of several sections of the World Bank Group publication, the East Asian Miracle, which looks at the reasons why the eight high performing Asian economies were so successful in their economic growth and development between the 1960s and the 1990s. Bibliography lists one source.

This 11 page paper explain what is meant by interest rate parity (IRP), including the different version of the IRP model. The paper then considers if the link between spot and forward exchange rates be reconciled using the unbiased expectations hypothesis (UEH). The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper reports four different articles on four different topics. Articles reported discuss: Crude Oil Prices; a decline in Consumer Spending; whether or not Microsoft is a monopoly; and changes in the manufacturing labor force. All articles are from 2004. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper is chock full of information and statistics regarding the increase in the minimum wage. It is written in Q & A format and while graphs referred to in the paper are not available, there is enough data provided so one can create their own. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 45 page paper looks at share prices to examine book value of equity, book value per share, market price of the stock and their interdependency. This is assessed with the examination of various models which consider these factors either directly or indirectly, including Edwards-Bell-Ohlson Models (EBO), Dividend Discount Model (DDM), Capital Asset Pricing Model ...

This 5-page paper focuses on discussion of the aggregate demand/aggregate supply theory, noting the impact that resources and labor has on aggregate supply. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers how demand may be determined for two products. A student may purchase video tapes or DVD's, the DVD will always be a higher price than the tapes. The paper shows how the demand lines may be drawn and looks at that will influence the demand, such as supply, level of ...

This 10 page paper examines recent years and the advent of the IPO as well as its decline. Whether or not the trend will make a comeback is evaluated. The overall economy and market is discussed in depth. Some economic theory is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper examines unemployment with a focus on the United States. The ramifications of unemployment on the national economy is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the relationship which exists between levels of inflation and the real estate market. Using examples from the 1970s and 1980s the author presents the case that while some arms of the real estate market can benefit from times of high inflation, arms such as real estate investment trusts that ...

This 5 page paper examines both sides of the argument but present an argument against taxation. The paper takes a look at the economics of taxation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 20 page paper examines the Solow-Swan Model, also known as the Neo-classical growth model. The model is examined and assessed, compared with the Harrod-Domar model with the aim of considering how the model could be adapted. Using the literature existing adaptations are discussed and the potential of a multiple stable steady states model. The ...

This 6 page paper evaluates whether politicians should listen to economists and economists should listen to politicians. The answer is complex, and suggests that there are times when one answer is right and the other wrong, and vice versa. No bibliography.

This 6 page paper looks at some of the theories that the Federal Reserve may use to decide if interest rates need to be increased. The paper starts by looking a the beige book for September 2004 and the report in the economy. The paper outlines how interest rates to control the economy, either to ...