Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 5 page paper examines the role of profit in a free market economy. Impact of managerial decisions is the focus of the analysis. A variance in attitudes around the globe is noted; countries discussed include the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the level of executive pay in the US and the UK and assesses whether or not the higher levels seen here, compared to countries such as Germany and Japan have a social and economic damaging impact. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

6 pages discussing the methods by which governments have the ability to control the values of their currencies. The 'trick' is that manipulation of the nation's currency simply must be thoughtful and based on real-world conditions rather than wishful thinking. Those nations that have favored absolute and total control of their currencies and their economies ...

12 pages in length. Until the 1980's, the Bank of Japan had an active role in implementing government-directed fiscal policy, but as the economy stabilized and seemed to be completely self-sustaining, regulatory influences were increasingly withdrawn. Today, the Bank of Japan is charged mainly with establishing and maintaining interest rates. In that respect, it is ...

This 4 page paper looks at the performance and tends in the German and the Japanese economies in the period following the end of the cold war and compares the patterns observed in the two economies. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the role of profit in a free market economy. Impact of managerial decisions is the focus of the analysis. A variance in attitudes around the globe is noted; countries discussed include the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the level of executive pay in the US and the UK and assesses whether or not the higher levels seen here, compared to countries such as Germany and Japan have a social and economic damaging impact. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

6 pages discussing the methods by which governments have the ability to control the values of their currencies. The 'trick' is that manipulation of the nation's currency simply must be thoughtful and based on real-world conditions rather than wishful thinking. Those nations that have favored absolute and total control of their currencies and their economies ...

This 5-page paper focuses on Main Line's lawsuit against actress Kim Basinger for her refusal to participate in the movie "Boxing Helena." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper consider the regulatory framework for accounting by looking at some specific cases that demonstrate problems with the current framework. The cases are broad ranging and include Re London v General Bank (no 2) 1895, the GEC take-over of AEI 1967, Pergamon 1968, the Law Society v KPMG Peat Marwick (2000), and ...

This 8 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student with an estate worth US$5 million. The paper considers how wills could be drawn up as well as the use of revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid estate taxes. The paper is based on US tax law. The bibliography cites 6 ...

This 15 page paper discuses the most often used type of consumer bankruptcy - Chapter 7, which discharges most of the person's debts. Sections of the paper include the incidence of bankruptcy in the U.S. and Canada, the Bankruptcy Code, in general, and the laws regarding Chapter 7, in particular, the steps involved in Chapter ...

A 8 page paper that addresses different topics beginning with the fraudulent accounting tactics of Enron and WorldCom. The writer also comments on United Airline's bankruptcy and how United has used this to their advantage. The writer also comments on: would it be better for United Airlines to liquidate, whether bankruptcy laws favor companies or ...

This 16 page paper considers the difference between these three forms of financing, looking at their structure, the legal implications (Under UK Law), and their advantages and disadvantages of each of these forms of borrowing. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the argument that whilst ultimately the courts and case law will resolve any dispute which arises, Financial Services and the Financial Services sector have skilfully employed contract law at every opportunity in an endeavour to ensure disputes can be avoided. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at whether a tax avoidance can be patented under US patent law as a business process, and discusses whether not this is ethical and whether or not is should be allowed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page essay examines a fictitious company that plans to distribute a $20 million dollar dividend. An overview of implications concerning dividend distributions as it relates to business law and taxes is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides ideas for bank loan officers embarking on a marketing campaign. It is suggested that young professionals be targeted for bank loans and provides a great deal of Information regarding law firms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper using the general accounting concepts to consider if certificates that are issues to give a discount on a product as the result of a law suit may be accounted for as a sales promotion. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by a fixed and a floating charge where loans are made and the different rights associated with each type of charge. Looking at these two equitable charges as security for borrowed money the paper consider the level of freedom that this grants to the borrowers. The paper ...

In 2003 Levi Strauss closed down the last of the North American factories. This 4 page paper explains how this decision was made and the economic basis of that decision making use of the law of diminishing marginal productivity. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 30 page paper that investigates the regulations, technology, and economic factors that have affected financial institutions and how these affect the American people. The writer begins with an introduction that identifies some of the older regulations that influenced how financial institutions operate. The next section discusses, in depth, how economic and regulatory actions ...

9 pages. This paper delves into the history and current use for the little-known personal holding company tax, as well as touching on the legislation initiated to abolish it. The personal holding company tax is one that is rarely invoked. It was a provision that was passed in the 1930's in order to ...

This 8 page paper answers question set by the student. The first looks at the value of diversification in an investment portfolio and explains this with a mathematical table. The second part of the paper explains the he Markowitz efficient frontier and how this fits in with the theories of diversity. The last two parts ...

This 10 page paper explores the subject of investment trading. Several aspects are discussed including mathematical models and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The difference between long term market investing and trading is explained in detail. Bibliography lists 8 sources.