Essays and Research Papers on International Economics

This 15 page paper considers the views on a free market economy and the 'goodness' of the different models. The thoughts of economists such as Friedman, Schotter, Ollman and Baumol are all considered, and discussion give to which may be best adopted in capitalist economies to the benefit of the different stakeholders. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper looks at the cause and effects of inflation in Russia in the 1990's.The term inflation is considered, and the general causes discussed, after which they are applied to the Russian situation. Aspects discussed include monetary supply and the use of interest rates. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the problem of poverty in the Middle East and North Africa. The measuring of poverty along with its possible national and international solutions are discussed along with the various ways in which t can be measured. The last 5 pages consists of graphs and charts concerning general poverty figure ...

This 5 page paper contends that geoeconomics has replaced geostrategy, at least ideologically. The cold war is seen as a precursor to the modern world order where indeed geoeconomics is at the forefront. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an analysis of trade and economic policy concerning the United States. Several articles provided by a student are reviewed and evaluated in the context of this tutorial. Authors discussed are Sol C. Chaikin, Robert B. Reich, Clyde V. Prestowitz, Jr. and Paul Krugman. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper looks at the current economic position of the United Kingdom and compares it to that seen in Britain in the 1980's. The similarities and differences are explored including the control of inflation and the role of house prices. The paper includes 2 graphs. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 21 -page-paper presents a detailed and in-depth discussion on the World Trade Organization. It opens with a history of how the WTO began and details the historical events that preceded its inception. It then moves into detailed descriptions of its various functions and the way it affects its members. Involved in the discussion are the economic crisis ...

An 8 page paper. There can be no doubt that each of the World Wars changed the direction of economic development in most of the world. Not all countries, however, recognize that they are not capable of defending themselves against an invasion because their population is too small. This was one of the effects of ...

This 5 page paper looks at the world economy and the way in which it was firstly a British hegemony and then an American hegemony. The loss of domination by states is discussed and the reasons behind the changes are considered. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses many aspects of the development of the single market and the Euro. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper (plus 1 page appendix), looks at the economic effects felt by the automotive industry in terms of the global economy and the automotive industry. The first part of the paper considers the general economic conditions the company works in, and the second part of the paper applies this to the Ford ...

This 4 page paper is in two parts. The first part of the paper considers whether international co-operation is every truly possible or if trust will not ever extend to anything more than trading issues. The second part of the paper considers the role of conflict and the resulting realisation that co-operation is more profitable ...

This 16 page paper looks at the effect that the take-over of Hong Kong by China has had on the confidence in the financial markets by investors. The influences on investors have been wide ranging from the political instability and policing of the state to the way in which accounts are regulated. The bibliography ...

This 6 page paper considers the effects of Russian privatization. This paper outlines both the social and economic impacts of Russian privatization related through news articles and projects future issues related to privatizaiton. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the ways in which the currency exchange rate movements may be seen as logical and illogical. The paper then goes on to discuss possible models which have developed and may help the economist explain these movements, and the reasons that they will fail. The Sterling crisis of 1994 is ...

A 15 page research paper that examines the effects of globalization on the needs and process of formulating social policy. The writer examines economic, cultural and social ramifications of globalization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the concept of the 'new' economy, which is defined by the trade between nations. This paper argues that the new economy will have definitive impacts on the US economy and on the world economy based on the position of the United States and the call for changes in the ...

This 6 page report discusses a number of concepts and issues that relate directly to economy of any nation as it considers potential free trade agreements and international partnerships. “Dutch disease,” trade creation and diversion, capital deepening, competition policy and labor market rigidities are considered. In addition, the potential for a free trade relationship between a nation of the Middle ...

This 12 page paper looks at monetary policy from both the classical and Keynesian perspectives . The first part of the paper discusses what is meant by monetary policy and how it is measured. The paper then looks at the application of monetary policy using the United Kingdom as an example demonstrating what will happen ...

This 20 page paper considers the aim of Egypt to join the global economies by embracing capitalism. This has lead to many successes, but the reliance of the economy on tourism for short term hard currency has lead to economic shock in the past. The dichotomy between long and short term aspects of economic policy ...

A 5 page paper that outlines a business plan explaining the reasons PepsiCo, Inc. would target the international market in Germany, traditionally an area dominated by Coca-Cola. Included are projected risks involved in this venture, as well as a synopsis of the marketing strategy that would provide the best results in this market and ...

11 pages in length. The possibilities for hemispheric integration are still uncertain but many feel it is possible and even probable this vision will come to be. This excellent paper focuses on The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) as a viable plan, and different countries have different reasons for being interested in its success. Considers NAFTA as ...

A 6 page research paper that examines what was expected from the euro and how it has lived up to these expectations. The writer examines the current state of the euro. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the trends seen in foreign direct investment in the different areas of the Asian Economy. This is traced from the beginning of the 1980's through to the end of the 1990's. The reasons behind these trends are considers as are the effects on the economies and the way they evolved ...

This 8 page paper (plus 1 page appendix) considers the economic position of France. The recent past as well as the success of financial predictions are used as a tool to look to the future of the this, the second largest economy in Europe. Other factors considered include membership of the single European currency; the ...