Essays and Research Papers on Economics

A 5 page paper discussing the microeconomic concepts that apply to both the producing companies providing new cars and the market segment that purchases the products. Macroeconomic conditions affect producers' choices in terms of input, and they affect the choices of potential buyers at the household level. Substitution is difficult in the auto ...

This 8 page paper looks at how managerial economics is used and the advantages and disadvantages associated with its use. Concepts discussed include supply and demand, pricing, elasticity, forecasting and the use of least squares regression and capital budgeting tools. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 4 page paper. Several issues are discussed, including an introduction to international trade, the economics of globalization and outsourcing, winners and losers in international trade and the economic impact of international trade on America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper defines some microeconomics terms. Ben & Jerry's is discussed in terms of corporate citizenship and how it performs as an individual actor in addition to the elasticity and pricing of its products. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Rhoads' (1985) book on economics. Several quotes are included. The book is summarized and analyzed. No additional sources cited.

A 20 page strategic plan for Champion Enterprises, the second-largest producer of manufactured housing in the US behind Clayton Homes. Even though there have been many changes in recent years that have led to increased attention to affordable housing issues, it is likely that changes occurring in all relevant industries in the future will ...

A 6 page paper, most of which is devoted to the question, "Are we better off saving money or spending money?" answered from a macroeconomics perspective. A second multi-part question asks why the people living on an idyllic tropical island would want to encourage tourism and what they would do with the money it ...

This 5 page paper looks at whether or not India or China pose economic threats to the United States. In the end, it seems that neither pose significant threats. Military strength is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with comments about the term 'neo' and then, explains and discusses neorealism, when it emerged, why and its characteristics. Neoliberalism is explained and discussed, demonstrating it is a renewed focus. The writer reports major beliefs inherent in neoliberalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 13 page paper answers the following questions; 1. Will an increase in government spending in a closed economy contribute to crowding out in the private sector? 2. Can fiscal policy be an effective method of influencing short run levels of output if the investment demand curve is elastic? 3. Can there only be gains ...

This 16 page paper looks at the performance of the United States economy during the first two quarters of 2006 and then uses a range of macro economic data and forecast to project the potential performance of the economy in the 2006-2007 periods. The paper looks at the GDP, inflation and interest, unemployment, budget ...

A 6 page paper written from an economic perspective exploring some of the many reasons that the US should NOT adopt socialized medicine, despite all of the problems of the current health care system. The paper advocates increased competition and privatization as better alternatives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper presents an economic profile of the airline industry, discussing how different factors impact on the airline industry. The factors discussed include shifts and price elasticity of supply and demand, positive and negative externalities, wage inequality as well as monetary and fiscal policies. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers how monetary policies and the tools that implement them can impact on an economy. The paper looks first at the meaning of monetary policies and how money is created in an economy. The paper then considers the impact on the gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment and interest rate, looking at ...

A 7 page paper discussing the rise and fall of gasoline prices in 2005 and 2006. Gas prices experienced an intense price spike such as that which followed Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Even more curiously, world oil prices spiraled upward at about the same time, eventually reaching more than $78 a ...

This 5 page paper addresses issues related to the current U.S. role in Iraq. Iraq's economic challenges and possibilities are addressed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which looks at the impact that globalisation and the liberalisation of trade has had on the Australian economy in recent years, with specific reference to social inequality. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper examines money as a stock and not a flow item and considers the reasons that there may be demand for money. The paper looks at the influences on transaction motivation and speculative motivation and how they will impart on demand levels. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the economic theories of Adam Smith and David Ricardo and the major differences between them. It argues that though there were different in many respects, with regard to international trade their thinking was almost identical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the theoretical link between an increase in money supply and increases in inflation rates. After considering these links information form a range of countries is present to assess the extent of the link over different time periods and the evidence to support the link from countries with hyperinflation. The ...

This 3 page paper looks at gasoline pricing during October of 2007. Gas prices are discussed in general. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page essay discusses Greenspan's theories and thoughts regarding the economy. It also reports the Greenspan Fed response to certain crises with comments from other experts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Economic or speculative bubbles have been seen over many centuries where investors seek to make a profit and assets become over valued. This 16 page paper looks at some of the bubbles that have impacted on the United States of America, starting wit the Mississippi Bubble looking at a range of bubbles through to the ...

This 3 page paper examines the high price of gasoline in 2006. The reason for the high prices is discussed and a prediction for the future is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing an article appearing in The Economist in 2006 discussing the growing disparity of the rich, poor and middle class in America since 2000. Bibliography lists 1 source.