Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 12 page paper examines the concept of price elasticity and the variables the may impact on the demand function. The paper starts with a review of the theory and then gives a practical demonstration using a fictitious survey and one inelastic product and one elastic product. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, his economic plan, and how it would impact financial markets (and the economy) if implemented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14-page paper discusses the tenures of U.S. Fed chairmen Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan, as well as general economic terms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper considers how the performance of the Austrian economy between 1994 and 2004 can be examined with reference to the IS-LM model (Mundell-Fleming Model). The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7-page paper covers Benjamin Graham, the "father of value investing," his theories and how they've impacted the financial community. Also discussed is how his views would impact a student's investing decisions today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper covers the FASB Concept Statement 7, which details fair value of cash flows. Issues discussed include the basis of the concept, what was done prior to the concept and whether this statement is a good method by which to measure fair value.

This 6 page paper discusses the theories of Joseph Heath in his book, The Efficient Society. Criticism and overview included. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the crisis of fraudulent workers compensation claims and the current anti-employer system that exists. This paper examines the inherent problems in the system and the reasons why the problem has become so wide-spread. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper explains the circular flow of income and the interactions among markets and agents in closed and an open macroeconomic system. The paper the explains three 3 ways of measuring the national income and output and outlines the limitations of this measures use as an indicator of a nations welfare. The bibliography ...

This 8 page paper discuses the impact of OPEC's decisions on the American economy. The essay begins by identifying the member nations, the purposes of OPEC and its world market share. The author then goes on to explain and demonstrate how oil price increases have had a negative effect on the U.S. economy, in fact, ...

This 5-page paper examines social benefits and private benefits of economic decisions. The examples used are primarily public sector oriented, describing the benefits overall to an increased police force and better education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the impact of different influences in the airline industry. Written in 3 parts the first part of the paper provides an analysis of the key factors that determine demand and supply in the airline industry. The second part critically evaluates the implications for the ‘traditional’ airline industry of the increased ...

This 12 page paper considers the arguments in favour and against the need reform in the international financial system. To examine this the paper focuses on the calls for reform of the international financial institutions, including the arguments for and against an international lender of last resort, and reform with international standards and codes. ...

This 11 page paper examines the gas crisis in the nation, but particularly in California. The effect on the economy is explored. An outline and abstract are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on Wal-Mart and its impact on microeconomics. Under discussion are labor wages, competition and low prices. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the bursting of the technology bubble in 2000, offshoring of technical positions to India and the resulting effect on the national economy. These events did not only affect the federal government’s tax revenues, but also the strength of the dollar in international markets and the nation’s balance of payments. ...

This 4 page paper answers two questions with sources from the Journal of Economic Perspectives. The complex questions involve issues such as globalization and immigration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is a critical review of a model of add-on pricing, looking at how the author; Ellison, is back up by empirical evidence and how some of the assumption may be wrong. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing current conditions at this restaurant operating company; examining economic indicators; and discussing the relative value of economic indicators for business planning. Bob Evans operates in the pure competition market structure, and as such, has the ability to affect only itself and its own results. The paper concludes that ...

A 3 page paper reviewing positive and negative aspects of an article. In “The Benefits of Economic Freedom: A Survey,” author Niclas Berggren (2003) provides background on the annual Economic Freedom Index assessing the degree to which economic freedom exists in various countries throughout the world. The author demonstrates that greater economic freedom ...

A 5 page paper discussing a given set of hypothetical economic conditions, analyzing the conditions individually and in the presence of other, related indicators. The Federal Reserve’s action should be to reduce interest rates to encourage business expansion and consumer spending. As spending increases, GDP growth rate will increase as well, as will ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the concept of consumerism, its positives and negatives. The paper argues that consumerism is not good for soceity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines and explains the concepts in chapter two of Jacob De Rooy's book, What Everyone Needs to Know about Money. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part (2 pages) considers asset allocation, what it is and how it can be used. The second part of the paper looks at efficient market hypothesis and examines if brokers or investors use this theory to help with their investments. The bibliography cites 10 ...

A 4 page review of the economic insight provided by Joseph Pine and James Gilmore. This paper affirms these authors' argument that there has been a transition from a goods-based economy to more of an experience-based economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.