Essays and Research Papers on Economics

This 7 page paper looks at the different issues a firm may consider when they are looking at making changes to the process of the goods or services that they offer. The paper looks at issues such as supply and demand and influences that may impact on the demand that manifests after a change in ...

This 11 page paper looks at inflation; including what it is and how it occurs. The paper is written in three sections, the first section considers the alignment inflation rates with growth rates, the second section considers the way that a converse relationship may be seen, such as with stagflation. The last section discusses a ...

This 3 page paper compares the invisible hand with the Nash equilibrium. Each concept is defined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper answers questions concerning Federal Reserve policy as well as contraction and expansion policies.

This 10 page paper examines the devastating earthquake. The local and regional economies are the focus of this paper. Shanghai is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the pattern in the average house price in the UK from 2003 to 2008. The paper discusses the movement in prices and considers the different economic factors that may have been impacting on the way supply and demand of housing was taking place and reflected in the housing process. ...

This 3-page paper examines two articles that discuss price discrimination in the airline industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses Thomas Friedman’s popular book “The World Is Flat” and in particular, considers his thinking with regard to faith and its intersection with technology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper looks at the different influences that may impact on the way consumption take place in an economy and how consumers will try to maximize their income. Influences discussed include interest rates, tax rates, consumer confidence and expectations as well as value and overall utility and stimulus payments. The bibliography cites 5 ...

3 pages in length. The relationship between free markets and individual liberty is an otherwise complementary union that is suffering a tremendous setback amidst the current state of the economy. It has long been the case how America's capitalist economic system is a "fit" with the nation's principles and form of government; only ...

This 3-page paper focuses on Adam Smith's invisible hand and division of labor, while discussing while these ideas likely won't work today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that considers different topics, such as international trade theory, macro-economics, and the impact of the global financial crisis on the automotive industry. The writer explains two international trade theories, then, reports the effects this crisis has had on the auto industry in different countries. Australia is used as the example ...

This 3-page paper discusses the concept of allocations and microeconomics, by using a bicycle shop as an example. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of dynamic pricing as it pertains to the airline industry. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses information security in terms of an economic perspective. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines three articles in the online version of the Economist. They are summarized and evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses some of Friedman’s economic theories, including monetarism and consumption theories. The writer comments on what Friedman would think about today’s economic policies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper reviews the book by Stephen D. Cohen. The author contends that there is no one answer as to whether multinational corporations and foreign direct investment is good or bad. No additional sources are listed.

This 12 page paper answers three questions on economics. The first answer explains the supply and demand relationship and then uses graphs to demonstrate the way price equilibrium is reached in different conditions, such as an increase in demand or a decrease in supply. The second answer explains the concept and use of elasticity. The ...

In three pages this paper considers the effects the First World War had on Australia. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 12 page paper examines the topic. Terms are explained. Microsoft is used as an example and historic trends are revealed. A one page abstract is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the US economy, auto industry and housing market. With GM and Chrysler both in bankruptcy, it is certain that the auto industry will be forever changed. Interest rates are at historic lows but lenders are loathe to extend new mortgages until they see the end of price declines ...

This 5 page paper looks at economic theories of consumption and the way that the level of consumption is determined, including theories of Friedman, Modigliani and Keynes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page analysis looks at the economic influence of Walt Disney and Disney corporate on the nation and the world. It posits that Disney was the epitome of the entrepreneurial leader in terms of the entrepreneurial spiral. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the similarities and differences between short-term (short-run) theory production and costs and long-term (long-run) theory production and costs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.