Essays and Research Papers on International Economics

This 5-page paper covers a case study concerning Cemex's investment in developing a cement plant in Indonesia. Questions such as return on investment and weighted cost of capital are discussed.

This 3 page paper explores the contention that outsourcing is leading to an economic decline in the U.S. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper considers whether or not large firms such as Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobile, Dell and CostCo are ready to adopt international financial reporting standards, and the impact it may have on them once adopted. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at some of the implications of Canada moving from Canadian GAAP to IFRS, looking at some of the practical issues and the impact on the accounting profession as well as organizations in Canada. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the role and operations of the World Bank and the IMF, assessing whether these international financial institutions are neutral or non-political arbiters in the overseas development aid relationship, or if they are more political in nature. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3-page paper examines issues pertaining to international trade and comparative advantage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Companies face a range of financial risks; these can include exchange rate fluctuations and changes in interest rates. This 5 page paper looks at the way a firm may reduce their exposure to these risks. Strategies considered include the use of long and short hedging and the use of currency and interest rate swaps. ...

This 4 page paper considers whether or not changing the conceptual framework of the accounting environment a result in improvement in the quality of the financial accounts and help the users of those accounts make good financial decisions. The paper argues against the statement, with discussion on change for the sake of change, the ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the rise of the Japanese yen against the US dollar, and steps that the central banks in the G-7 nations can take to reduce the value. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper is a synopsis of the chapter The Political Economy of Ersatz Capitalism in South East Asia in the book Pacific Asia, The Politics of Development by Yumei Zhang, looking at the development of capitalism different areas of the region. The bibliography cites 1 source.

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This 5 page paper looks at the way that the 2008/9 global financial crisis may impact on the global harmonization of international accounting standard concerning fair value accounting practices. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the practice of accounting in China, consider how it has developed and changed overt time to lead to the current position where there is a an alignment with international financial reporting standards while older cultural influences can still be seen. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the article Garzarelli's Edge, The Sequel, which evaluates Elaine Garzarelli's true abilities and how she markets her services. Garzarelli is well known for predicting the 1987 market crash. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper reviews in article reporting expected rises in the price of iron ore. Using economic theories the paper demonstrates how the series relates to real life, including the influences on demand, the role of supply and demand and industry structure. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 6-page paper applies theories from Hausmann's paper "Growth Diagnostics" to the Mexican economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the institution of Hisbah as it pertains to economics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines foreign direct investment in ASEAN nations. The year 2008 is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper considers whether or not simplifying a taxation system to that there is a high level of certainty will result in equity. The tax system in Hong Kong is used as a basis for the study, with the application of theory. A theoretical discussion is included looking at flat and progressive tax ...

This 11 page paper looks at inflation; including what it is and how it occurs. The paper is written in three sections, the first section considers the alignment inflation rates with growth rates, the second section considers the way that a converse relationship may be seen, such as with stagflation. The last section discusses a ...

This 7 page paper looks at the pattern in the average house price in the UK from 2003 to 2008. The paper discusses the movement in prices and considers the different economic factors that may have been impacting on the way supply and demand of housing was taking place and reflected in the housing process. ...

This 3 page paper looks at the development and the criteria for economic stability in the EU with a focus on the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP). The criteria are outlined and then some of the breaches in 2009 are discussed and the outlook for compliance with the criteria in the short term is assessed. ...

The credit crunch and the collapse of Northern Rock clearly point towards the merits of nationalizing the banking sector, or at least parts of it. This 6 page paper critically examines this notion. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 22 page paper looks at the banks and banking system of the US and Saudi Arabia, to examine the similarities and the differences. The paper starts by looking at the banking environment inn general including issues such as bank management, supervision, and social and economic condition. The paper then goes on to assess the ...

This 3 page paper looks at the impact that NAFTA has had on Mexico between 1994; the year of inception and 2008. Both positive and negative perspectives are discussed in the context of economic impact on the country and its people. The bibliography cites 4 sources.