Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 6 page paper describes the ensuing conflict and how it evolved. Issues of self-interest and regulation are briefly discussed as are suggestions for how the situation could or could have been resolved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

As the market for swaps grows and matures, understanding and measuring the accompanying credit risk remains a concern of bankers, regulators, and corporate users. This 8 page research paper analyzes how swaps are used, provides examples of swaps, pricing of floating & fixed rate packages, and more.These elements are applied in an attempt to answer ...

This 8 page research paper outlines some of the most fundamental principles of finance and makes an argument in supporting the premise that there are more regularities than anomalies in the financial market place based on the fact that an anomaly so quickly becomes the norm! Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Investment strategies are discussed in this 12 page paper. The focus is primarily on Warren Buffett's Value Investing strategies but other Wall Street gurus and their methods are mentioned also. These include the use of beta coefficients and joining investment clubs, something not supported by Buffett. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the beta coefficient in terms of assessing individual stocks and portfolios as well. Other factors in risk evaluation are considered such as incorporating the use of R squareds and standard deviations. Pros and cons of using beta are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper on the benefits of implementing electronic commerce. Examples of key businesses are illustrated. The point is made that in today's world, a business must become involved in electronic commerce in order to profit and succeed - while remaining competitive. A section on government and business is also included. Bibliography lists 8 ...

A 5 page paper discussing the growing importance of Internet commerce. By the early 1990s it had become apparent that the growing Internet held great promise for those companies that wished to sell their wares to a larger potential market than they had previously been able to address. There were dreams of consumers purchasing nearly ...

A 10 page paper discussing Internet commerce and digital economy technologies such as encryption technologies and secure-site technologies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Derivatives are analyzed in the context of interest rate risk in this 15 page paper. Swaps, forward contracts as well as options are considered. Various types of options are defined. Controversy concerning use of derivatives, as well as its dangers and benefits, are discussed.Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the information systems used by two different retail outlets and how the systems compare. Distributors and wholesalers in all facets of retail have also found that using integrated systems gives an entirely new and generally more effective approach to customer marketing. The examples used in this report are both furniture ...

This 10 page paper discusses changes in the banking industry and what people have to look forward to in the twenty-first century. The Y2K problem is noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an argument for investing in the stock market. It looks at the subject historically at times to demonstrate its stability. Much of the paper focuses on the turbulent summer of 1998 when the Dow climbed up and plunged down in the midst of the Clinton political crisis. Several methods of ...

A 5 page overview of the stock market and the way it works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Citing that bank participation in derivative markets has risen sharply in recent years, the writer discusses interest rate risk and how to manage it with particular application to derivative contracts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page look at several Initial Product/Price Offerings (IPOs) and why they're so effective at attracting investors out to make a 'quick buck.' The writer posits that the biggest winners in 'the IPO game'; are the institutions; brokerage houses (which set aside the shares for their best customers), mutual funds, insurance companies and pension ...

A 5 page paper illustrating that the stock market of recent years has indeed been a bull one. It seems the entire country has been in awe of the performance of the stock market in recent years, and there is talk among economists that the old and classic model of the business cycle might well ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of stocks, bonds and mutual funds and strategies for investment. The paper concludes that individual stock and bond investments are more profitable than the purchase of mutual funds. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Dow Jones Industrial Averages between December 31, 1998 to May 21, 1999. The reasons for the continuing increase in the market are discussed as well as the reasons it is so difficult to predict the market. The interest rates set by the Federal Reserve Board are also discussed. One ...

A 5 page paper discussing the theoretical and empirical validity of the weak, semi-strong and strong forms of the theory. Stock market information remains less than completely reliable, as there are those companies that analysts believe should be performing at much higher levels in terms of stock price than the actual prices would indicate; there ...

A 5 page paper discussing whether the bear is ever going to return. There are some hard and fast rules within the universe. Until the early 1990s, one had been that the stock market would rise until stock values had reached a point at which they were overvalued in some degree, then they would 'correct.' ...

An 8 page paper discussing the trends of the 1990's and how these trends have affected the stock exchange and how they have helped to create the apparent boom to the market. The 1990's have brought with it many changes to the United States, as well as the world. Technology has made astronomical advances and ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the risks inherent in market investments, particularly as it involves insider trading. Many aspects are considered, from the legal ramifications to the psychological component that propels people to engage in risk taking behavior. The big scandals of the eighties are discussed in addition to the trends that ...

A 9 page introduction to agricultural commodities focusing on corn. Sections include a general introduction; some of the problems in the corn commodity market; new farming methods, volume of corn produced and stock prices. One graph is included. Bibliograhy lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes a sample futures contract in white wheat. Both a practical and technical analysis is performed and an overview on derivatives is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing price indexes in agriculture. The writer examines the consumer price index and indexes of prices received by individual farmers as well as farming conglomerates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.