Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 5 page paper discusses the theories in economic thought of Keynes and Friedman, compares and contrasts monetarism to Keynesian theories, and offers explanation of the differences between monetarism and Keynesian theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper considers how testing propositions involving information asymmetries is inherently difficult and discusses this in the context of the available evidence for the existence of adverse selection in insurance markets. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses OPEC behaviors and comments on economic theories in relation to those behaviors. Data regarding market share and production are included. The dominant role of Saudi Arabia is also discussed. The impact price spikes and supply fluctuations have on the economy of nations who import large quantities of OPEC oil is ...

This 4-page paper focuses on fiscal policy, as seen through the eyes of a Keynesian economist. The paper discusses the definitions of GDP, the impact of Keynesian policies on GDP, and how an auto company might fare in such an economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper that begins by providing specific definition. The essay goes on to explain perfect competition, monopolistic competition and oligopolistic competition. The focus and emphasis of the paper is monopolistic competition. The writer comments on equilibrium in two market structures. Product differentiation is explained emphasizing the need for companies in a monopolistic competitive ...

This 13 page paper considers the position where a company wants to make an international acquisition of another company or shares where there is a net present value (NPV) of zero. The paper looks at the influences and the effectiveness of the stock market and the currency markets. These are examined using efficient market ...

This 9 page paper looks at the various market forces seen in the UK new car industry. The paper looks at influences on the supply and demand including elements such as profit level, attractiveness of the market, trends and fashion, social factors, disposable income and level of advertising. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A paper which considers the effect of liberalisation of trade on economic growth, and also looks at the relative importance of resources, labour and capital in terms of such growth. Examples include the European Union and the high-performing Asian economies of the 1980s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which considers the extent to which privatisation in the UK has succeeded in Thatcher's aim of "rolling back the state", with specific reference to BR and the Post Office, and also looks at the problems inherent in regulating privatised industries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the validity of financial analysis is based on the assumption that markets efficiently reflect the underlying present value of the firm. This is examined using various theories such as efficient market hypothesis (EMH) and the Edwards-Bell-Ohlson models. This is considered generally and in the context of the stock market performance ...

This 4 page paper examines concepts in Adam Smith's book Wealth of Nations. His ideas are discussed in light of modern times. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper answers 6 questions concerning economics. The first looks at why property rights mean a more efficient and careful use of resources, secondly what impact different events will have on a demand curve. The next question considers why AOL may choose to subsides computer sales in Mexico. The forth question looks at ...

This 15 page paper looks at the research and the manifestation of risk and reward in emerging markets. The paper argues that although the emerging and the developed markets are different the overall risk and reward profile is less differentiated that usually perceived and that performance and risk may be lower than expected and can ...

This 11 page paper takes a look at the economy in 2005. The economy is evaluated in respect to classic economic theories. Information about the theories is relayed. A case study is also to accentuate what type of company might do well in the future. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper answers 6 questions regarding the entrance of a new competitor into a former monopoly industry. The paper includes a strategic form payoff matrix and examines the situation, why a new competitor entered, why the existing competitor dropped its prices and why the buyers were the winners. The bibliography cites 1 source. ...

This 5 page paper looks at then influences of supply and demand and how business may use these to make decisions. Examples are used to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the economic theories of Manuel Castells, and how these theories fit in with the theory of globalization. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper provides a summary of an article on taxation. The article suggests purchasing land and investing in localities to better support these areas. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper looks at economic theory and considers the way in which households and individual make their decisions with reference to issues such as choice and utility. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the equation C + I + G + (X - M). The aggregate demand equation demonstrates that changes in one area of the economy affect conditions in another. It also provides policy makers with specific areas from which to attempt to “fine tune” the economy so that if ...

This 3 page paper begins by reporting the total estimated 2005 U.S. deficit, including the budget deficit and the trade deficit. The deficit has reached an unprecedented level. The writer explains what the debts are for and comments on what promises to be done. Finally, the essay discusses the effect of the U.S. deficit on ...

A paper which looks at the tradeoff between unemployment and inflation in the light of the rational expectations theory, with specific reference to the Bank of England's fiscal policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper answers some questions about property taxes, their purposes and how they're assessed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper answering economics questions addressing topics including predicting shifts in the supply and demand curve; price elasticity; opportunity costs; and principal-agent problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers several ways in which economics are seen in the tourism industry. The paper answers four questions, looking at the supply and demand of labour, the importance of understanding elasticity when setting hotel room prices, the impact of doubling the size of a hotel and how this would be different in ...