Essays and Research Papers on Finance

3 page essay providing a basic overview of the Federal Reserve and rising interest rates. No Bibliography.

A 6 page paper discussing the very different spending patterns and attitudes of young Americans just starting out in the adult world and more 'settled,' thirty-something Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page essay examines a fictitious company and its loan choices with the possibility of recession in mind. An overview of economic variables as well as advice about types of loans the company should take are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper that describes the moral and ethical dilemmas presented to Bud Fox in the movie 'Wall Street.' One of the major themes in the movie is the issue of being a moral individual in an amoral organization, and Bud's character and the character of Gekko provide the essence of his discussion.

An 8 page research paper investigating the ways in which negative publicity might have affected the performance of the nation's top two tobacco companies in the stock market. Some analysts have said that the companies' stockholders are bearing the brunt of the rash of lawsuits and multi-billion dollar settlements in questions of tobacco-related health concerns ...

12 pages in length. Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette is one company that turns the phrase 'big business' into a totally inadequate understatement: they boast total capital of over $3.46 billion and total assets of over $55.56 billion. DLJ is involved in every facet of commercial finance endeavor ranging from investment banking to stock brokering to ...

This 10 page report discusses the stock brokerage industry and its impact on the economics of the United States. The largest amount of securities of the time traded in the secondary markets fit into one or the other of two categories: bonds or stocks. As investors become better educated and more confident in their own ...

A 5 page report on careers centered in the sales and trade of securities, specifically the career of security analyst/researcher. The industry involves both those sales agents working for specific customers and those more behind-the-scenes economic analysts whose responsibility it is to analyze both the current performance of specific stocks and forecast the specific stock's ...

This 5 page paper examines the digital revolution in the context of the commercial banking industry. The past, present and future are discussed in terms of how information technology has revolutionized an old institution. The Michigan National Bank and Citicorp are highlighted as industry leaders. The use of ATM's, truncation, ...

A 14 page paper that addresses Alex Michalos' hope for erasing world poverty through reforms in revenue budgets for the U.S., Canada and the world. Michalos' arguments are addressed, including counterpoints and his response. The paper posits that Michalos' arguments are adequately supported. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page essay explores the question: are there more anomalies or regularities in the market ? The writer takes the position that there are more regularities and discusses different option pricing models as well as logic to support the assertion. The use of the same formulas for decades is another supporting piece of evidence ...

A 7 page essay reviewing Sheldon Natenberg's book, 'Option Volatility and Pricing.' This is one of the most widely read books in the stock market. Sections include: language to know and understand; what are call and put options; how volatility is determined; different elements to consider before entering this market.

A 9 page paper analyzing the performance of Babson Value Fund, a low-risk, top-performing mutual fund over the period of 8/1/92 through 8/1/97, and then comparing that analysis to the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the same period. Babson Value is a stock fund of the growth and income category. ...

A 3 page paper examining the ethics behind using insider information to recommend a specific stock purchase. A broker has nonpublic information on a specific stock he intends to recommend to all his clients without regard to their individual circumstances or their own investment goals. This paper counts the ways in which Charlie is about ...

A 6 page paper with an additional 1-page sentence outline addressing the old rules of investing that dictate to invest wisely and then give the investments time to perform. The market responds to more stimuli in today’s global economy than at any other time, and those old rules not only are not outdated, they ...

This 6 page paper focuses on what a lawyer defending Visa might say in light of the new complaint brought against both Visa and Mastercard in 1998. The subject of antitrust legislation is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a persuasive argument that insider trading is wrong. The concept is clearly defined and several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing many of the different types of investments available to the astute investor and what he should look for when making his investment choices. Briefly discussed are stocks, bonds, mutual funds and various savings arrangements linked to investments (certificates of deposit and money market funds), the benefits and disadvantages of ...

An 11 page paper discussing the Federal Reserve System; what it is, what it does, its history, and where it is likely to go in the future. The economic situation today if far different than the one prior to the implementation of the Federal Reserve System. Previously the United States economy was very fragile and prone to major ...

This 8 page report discusses some of the issues involved in the process of what had once been purely an investment company expanding into the area of retailing. The writer points out that in order to make the move to retailing the organization must understand that retailing is as much about performance as it is ...

This 11 page paper provides an overview for investing in stocks and bonds. Hypothetical examples are provided, along with definitions on various types of bonds and specific information concerning the stock market. The prospect of online trading is explored. The paper includes an appendix with online trading information and an annotated bibliography with 6 sources.

This 15 page report discusses consumer credit -- its use, its availability, its purpose and function. Establishing a credit record is a simple enough process and is a fundamental aspect of most Americans’ lives but understanding the process of how credit actually works is far more complicated than opening a checking or savings account. ...

A 12 page paper which examines various issues that concern the Union Planters Bank now, and in the future. Included is a shortened list of the most recent mergers, acquisitions and financial concerns of Union Planters Bank. Various financial involvements are discussed as well as Union Planters involvement in technology over a decade ago. A section which illustrates how ...

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 ...

4 pages in length. This paper explains the aspects of financial diversification. Numerous studies have been conducted which point to the conclusion that financial diversification is not a cure-all for the disease known as business risk. While the focus of the paper is on PepsiCo this information can be applied ...