Essays and Research Papers on International Economics

This 3-page paper discusses the impact of currency fluctuations on multinational companies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 20 page paper is a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation complete with speaker notes and an annotated bibliography which looks at the international financial markets, considering the different tools which are utilized as investment vehicles in the way in which they may help to reduce as well as increased risk for investors. Vehicles such as ...

This 28 page paper examines the potential of the Kuwaiti company The Sultan Center (TSC) as a potential takeover target for Wal-Mart. The paper examines the strategies of both companies in order to determine whether or not there is a good strategic fit, considers the financial implications and the potential value of TSC and then ...

This 4 page paper looks at how an argument can be constructed around three economic issues; developing countries, economic stability and the standard of living for families. The paper argues that strategies such as micro finance can be more important than FDI. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the impact that the global financial crisis which stared in 2008 is having on the practice of practice of global governance. The paper starts by looking at the start of the crisis in the US sub-prime market, and then looks at the concept of global governance and how it ...

This 37 page paper is an examination of the influence of potential threat of terrorism to the way in which the financial industries are managed, with specific attention to the accounting profession. The paper looks at the concept of terrorism, defining what it is and the way it takes place, examining the potential reliance on ...

This 3 page paper examines the economy and how cause and effect enters the picture. Theory is presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the global financial crisis which stared in 2007 and considers the potential causes of the crisis, including the behavior of the subprime market, the policies of Alan Greenspan, the general economic conditions prior to the crisis and the role of Bill Gates. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 48 page paper looks at primary data collected as part of a project to assess whether or not the practice of hedging for fuel by airlines would impact on their financial performance measured as their operating profit. The paper presents the results using statistical analysis, looking at the impact on hedging on airlines as ...

This 5-page paper discusses the International Banking Act of 1978 and how it contributed to the growth of U.S. banking overseas, and interdependence among financial markets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the double-tax treaty between the U.S. and Switzerland, including the exchange of information annex. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The 7 page paper examines the way two firms; McDonalds and Nike, reacted to the economic conditions in two developed counties; The US and the UK. The paper looks at the economy of each company and then considers the performance of the firm in terms of the way the demand was impacted and the overall ...

This 5 page paper looks at economic theory in order to explain why there is more trade moving from Sri Lanka to India compared to the movement of goods from India to Sri Lanka. International trade theory is used as an explanation. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at why it may, or may not, be attractive to invest in the stock market during a recession. The second part of the paper identifies a share that might be worth an investor considering as part of an investment portfolio. The paper ...

This 4 page paper looks at the way in which the theory of constraints may be useful for a study examining a possible link between hedging and profitability for airlines. The paper starts by looking at the theory and then moves on to consider the way it may be applied to the study. The ...

This 5 page paper looks at why international investment may be attractive to investors. Advantages such as diversification of risk and potential tax advantages are discussed. The risks, such as exchange rate fluctuations, are also considered. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper answers a set of questions which look at the way the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the British Pound may be influenced. The exchange rate in September 2012 is identified and used to calculate an exchange transaction. The way the currencies may move and the relevant purchasing value ...

This 10 page paper looks at the way China has been able to realize significant economic growth. The way this transition economy has been managed and the way in which structural reform has taken place,. This assessment is used to determine if the growth is the direct result of these changes. The bibliography cites 11 ...

This 4 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student; A US firm has earnings expected in Germany and China with the need to repatriate Euros and Yuan. The paper looks at the spot and forwards rates for the currencies and how they may change, The use of the spot rates, forwards and ...

This 6 page paper looks at the sustainability banking in sub-Sahara Africa. The paper considers the way in which banks may be able to support and promote sustainable development in poor areas as well as the barriers which are present. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the value of the US dollar against the Euro in 2010 following a period of deprecation and assesses the way that the exchange rate may move in the future. Exchange rate models are referred to and the performance of the two areas is compared to reach a conclusion. The ...

This 16 page paper examined the structure and operation of the UK financial system, looking at the tripartite roles of the treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority to be replaced in part by the Financial Conduct Authority. The different roles of each body are assessed and the overall effectiveness is discussed. ...

This 6 page paper looks at the impact that exchange rates can have companies undertaking international business. The paper considers the position of to companies in the US and the impact that a change in the exchange rate with the Chinese and one would have on their profitable cost structure. The two companies considered are ...

This 12 page paper looks at the models which may be used by firms to assess the way exchange rates may move over the following twelve months. The paper uses the example of the Canadian Dollar moving against the US dollar as an example. The models explained and examine include fundamental forecasting, technical forecasting ...

This 5 page paper answers questions set by the student. The first part looks advantages and problems associated with a US firm providing export goods in dollars. The paper then explains the use of exchange rate parity models, demonstrates a parity rate calculation and then looks at the impact monetary policy may have on the ...