Essays and Research Papers on International Economics

This 5 page paper looks at the different theories which may be used when assessing why fuel hedging takes place in the airline industry. The theories considered include risk reduction, Modigliani and Miller’s Equity Arbitrage theorem, classical investment theory, agency theory, risk regret theory and escalating commitment. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part identifies the main institutional capital flows between countries and considers how these have changed over the last half a century in the context of developing countries. The second part of the paper looks at the differences in the international financial and monetary ...

This 6 page paper looks at use of financial reports, the difference in concepts between the use of IRFS and US GAAP and then consider two companies annual reports; BA and Singapore Airlines and the results they show, with one set prepared under each regime. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the causes, consequences and implications of financial crises, looking at different financial crises that have occurred during the 20th century, starting with the 1929 crash moving opportunity 2008/9 credit crunch and global recession. Commonalities and differences identified and potential explanations are considered. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews an article published in BusinessWeek in 2010, examining why Vietnam is having difficulties in attracting foreign direct investment. The contents of the article are discussed and a view on the article is given regarding its accuracy and insightfulness. The bibliography cites 1 source.

12 pages in length. As the clock moves forward, the fact that NAFTA was instrumental in establishing a free-trade region is indicative of future evolution of larger trading zones. If this is to ever occur, some assert that it would then be time for other more liberalized economies to become involved. The ...

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at the way that FDI and MNC’s, as well as local entrepreneurs can help with the economic development of Vietnam. The second part of the paper considers which stage of Dunnings’ IDP framework Vietnam has reached. The last part of the paper ...

This 8 page paper looks at the concept and use of fair value accounting, considering it’s used, along with the advantages and disadvantages of the practice including the way financial instruments are valued and the use of fair market valuation on other assets. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at some of the problems associated with the use of traditional cost accounting, especially in an increasingly global commercial environment. The concept of operation and weaknesses of cost accounting are considered and applied to the way costing takes place within multinational organizations, the consideration of shorter product lifecycles and changing ...

This 9 page paper looks at the draft changes for ISA 610 Using the Work of Internal Auditors, looking at the changes, why the changes are needed, what the standard may be trying to achieve and the way in which internal audits may be perceived and used by external auditors, especially with consideration of recent ...

This 7 page paper discusses predictions that BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) will be the most powerful economies in the world by 2050, and what this means for international managers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an economic focus on Brazil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. In November 2009, Dubai announced the country could not pay its debts. This paper reports what happened and how much debt they were carrying. The paper comments on the country's debt restructuring plan. The writer identifies a number of risks associated with Dubai now and in the near future. Bibliography ...

This 14 page paper looks at issues concerning the way in which primary research may be undertaken to assess the relationship between fuel hedging and profitability in airlines. The variables which need to be considered in the way that profitability is assessed are all outlined and the ways in which both quantitative data and qualitative ...

This 8-page paper discusses the need for local institutions to be ready for globalization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses how the U.S. and EU are fighting the privacy rules under which Swiss banks have operated for decades. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on economic questions concerning trade, money and the GDP. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper answers 5 questions set by the student concerning labor problems in Iraq, looking at them from a business and economic perspective. Questions include consideration of the increased demand for workers, the barriers to attracting workers, potential impact on employees’ wages if the supply of workers remains low and how the various ...

This 9-page paper discusses U.S. Treasury bills and China's investment in these financial instruments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper looks at the use of US GAAP and IRFS, considering what they are as well as the similarities and differences. The second part of the paper looks at the differences seen in accounts of two firms; Unilever which prepare their ...

This 7 page paper considers the way in which different economic measures may be assessed in order to determine the success or failure of a development program within a developing country. Different measurements are assessed to determine whether they are useful, or can be disregarded and form a list the most useful in the least ...

This 3 page paper examines the performance of the global economy in 2010, looking at performance indicators such as GDP growth and inflation. Following the examination of the global performance United Arab Emirates, particular attention to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are examined. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

The 17 page paper examines the business environment within Nigeria from an economic perspective. The first part of the paper discusses the presence of hidden assumptions and price rigidities in the economy. The second part of the paper processes the position of the Nigerian economy in 2010 compared to previous performance measures. The third part ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which foreign direct investment may be utilized to help developing countries improve the lives of their citizens. Included in the paper is a discussion of the way foreign direct investment takes place in the Malaysia using a Motorola as an example of a company is able to ...

This 3 page paper analyzes an article on recapturing the American dream. Bibliography lists 1 source.