Essays and Research Papers on International Economics

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the semiconductor market in the U.S. and how the sector will fare in the struggling economy. Global implications are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines both sides of the ongoing debate about globalization. The writer profiles the stance of the "globalists" who see globalization as a new paradigm that is altering the world, and the writer also discusses the views of the skeptics who say globalization is a myth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The company of China is complex, underneath the formal communist economy is the social gift economy of interpersonal exchanges. This 6 page paper looks at the two economies comparing them and then focusing on the role of the gift economy in the social and cultural structure of the country. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper uses Communist China as an example of how communist nations utilize the free market. Ideas surrounding the use of the market by nations with socialist or capitalist ideation is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper is an outline for a dissertation on the way in which the Russia has tried to stabilise its' currency. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

With the advent of the single currency in Europe there will be direct effects on the companies located outside of the single currency zone that wish to trade with those inside the single currency. This 7 page paper considers the impacts that the single currency may have on companies in this position. The writer includes ...

This 5 page paper talks about the positive and negative aspects of globalization. Margaret Thatcher's views are noted. Various perspectives are explored, and today's globalism is compared with mercantilism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

9 pages in length. The very essence of globalization is that of change, to relearn stable and familiar ways in order to make room for ever-growing progress. While this concept would appear to reflect beneficial movement for global societies, the relevance to lifelong learning actually represents advancement at the detrimental social, political and ...

This 5 page paper outlines the economic and trade of this small kingdom situated in the Himalayas. The writer includes major products, exports and imports, trading partners and patterns, trade policies and comprehensive GDP information. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the contribution that capital can be expected to make in economic development and why it is necessary. Every activity requires capital funding, and initial economic activity contributes to growth of capital available for further development. This process is stunted and sometimes halted in the face of political corruption, ...

A 10 page paper discussing the statement that the benefits from freer world trade, and specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, have been poorly or unequally distributed. The paper highlights the benefits that Singapore has been able to achieve over 40 years, the same length of time that the US has maintained the ...

A twenty page paper which looks at the effect of globalisation on flexibility and casualisation of labour, and the economic and social changes which have resulted in the post-Fordist era. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the retail industry in the UK between 1980 and 2000. The writer considers the performance, trends and changes in the sector over this period of time. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the view that over-dependence on Western markets can be blamed for Malaysia’s economic downturn of early 2002. The paper argues that while Western markets are important to Malaysia, a significant percentage of its total exports are made to neighboring ASEAN nations. After a short period of growth following ...

This 5 page paper considers how, using these models, a period of prosperity can spontaneously crash. The writer then consider France and the UK in order to assess which country is best placed to control their economy with reference to these models. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at exchange rates and the reasons for devaluation. The models are considered in this context and its' application in the real world. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page paper critically discusses the arguments for and against monetary union. The writer uses European examples, including Ireland. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what the economic and social implications of globalization are for corporations. The paper focuses on the impact globalization has on African Americans. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the role and development of the G-77 group, formed in 1964 with the aim of aiding and promoting economic and social development. The writer then considers how three countries, at different stages of economic development, have faired under membership. These are Singapore, Algeria and Costa Rica. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper considers the impact of the transition to a single European currency on European corporate bond markets. Issues discussed include the reduction of barriers, increased transparency and the way the market is changing. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the film Gung Ho with respect to the way in which it explores economic issues in general and the relationship between American and Japanese manufacturing industry in particular. Bibliography lists 1 source.

18 pages. This paper gives a thorough look at the industrial development trends for the twenty-first century in the Middle East. In addition the analysis of potential main market sectors will help give an overall picture of the economic picture in the Middle Eastern countries especially in the wake of the September 11 terrorist ...

A comparison of the theories of Harold Innis and John McMurtry, with reference to the increased globalisation of trade and the effect on the way in which social and economic monopolies have changed as a result. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the development of the economy in the North West of England. The paper considers the growth and trends in the area by way of regional economic theory. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 7 page paper. What is free trade and does it benefit or harm a nation? This is the question that is addressed in this paper. It is a topic that can spur heated debates but most of the arguments on either side are based on emotional reactions and many are based on misinformation. ...