Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

A 5 page paper discussing the special problems of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China not found in any other country. China is still fairly attractive for FDI, but not to the extent they have been overly hospitable to multinational corporations. The company only needs to be aware of the problems specific to China. While ...

A 13 page report discussing the significance of tourism in two major Latin American countries--Mexico and Costa Rica. The writer discusses the impact tourism has on economic development as well as the social implications of the tourist industry. In the end, the writer provides the opinion that tourism is not a viable option to promote ...

A 4 page look at the Mexican Peso crisis of the 1990's and some of the factors concerning President Bill Clinton's decision to bail Mexico out. A good overview of economic reasons for the devaluation of the Peso is provided and Clinton's plan is criticized based upon available economic research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In this 5 page essay, the writer examines what U.S. actions (or lack thereof) in responses to the Peso crisis might suggest about our post-Cold War foreign policy. The role of Congress, the President, and various other political factors are assessed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This comprehensive 7 page overview provides a complete economic discussion of the Peso crisis in Mexico (1990's) and some of its implications. The writer discusses Mexico's markets of change, faltering economy, and lack of stability. A number of alternatives are presented and evaluated-- with recommendations being made for the best one. The paper concludes with ...

A 7 page research paper comparing the economies of China and Nigeria . The writer details the structure of the two economies, their major industries, and how they are managed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper in which the writer looks at the economies of people in the separate Canadian territories in relationship to settlement of the area, natural resources, political fight for survival in Canadian parliament--all based on the disparity in human geographics that has been established for centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper investigating the origins of New France and its economic importance to both Canada France. During the years between 1650 and 1750, the population of the territory, now known as Quebec, experienced significant growth. Under King Louis XIV and his first appointed Intendent, Quebec and its surrounding areas established successful agricultural ...

16 pages in length. An historical overview of Official Development Assistance (O.D.A.) and its importance to worldwide economic aid. The role of the IMF, World Bank, and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) are discussed in great detail. The case example of "The Colombo Plan" -- designed to assist developing countries in Asia and ...

A 4 page essay examining the organization and history of OPEC and its former and future effects on the world oil market. In response the the stranglehold the OPEC countries had on an industrialized world dependent on the oil that they exported, conservation and world-wide recession (due in part to the oil crisis beginning in ...

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the impact of globalization on unions, wages and employments, especially in light of world-wide trade policies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the issues surrounding the development of the Statement of Principles for the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and the attempts at forming a conceptual framework for accounting in the UK. This paper also considers the withdrawal of the Statement of Principles due to considerable criticisms in the business ...

In 2 page the author discusses the major advantages and disadvantages of fixed exchange rates. " Some posit that fixed exchange rates are advantageous. Others argue that they are not. Overall, there are more positive consequences than negative ones to having a fixed exchange rate. When the rates are not fixed, there is too much ...

A 6 page examination of the move towards a common currency in Europe called the Euro. Issues discussed include the benefits of the Euro in regards to a world currency and also world unification. The current situation is discussed, in that the euro will be fully in effect on January 1, 1999, as well as ...

A 5 page paper discussing the introduction of the euro (EMU) and the extent to which it will reduce the 'home bias' of portfolio managers in the U.S. Also reviewed are several issues relating to the euro and how it will affect the UK's pound sterling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 28 page paper discusses the currency devaluation and economic crisis in Russia. Possible reasons for the current dire economy are discussed as are its effects on banks, securities, and restructuring and payments of debts to both domestic and foreign sources. The budget and labor problems are also discussed. The crisis did not really begin ...

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the break up of the U.S.S.R. including the causes and who is to blame. Gorbachevs role is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SA19USSR .wps

A 5 page paper refuting the central ideas behind a 'World Unified Currency' plan (W.U.C.). The writer describes the economic problems that would result from countries being able to choose their own exchange rate, troubles experienced by private industry, the destruction of capitalism, and more. It is concluded that as difficult as it may be, ...

A 5 page essay exploring the economy of France as it prepares to enter the European Monetary Union. France has historically been known as a welfare state due to its many and varied entitlement programs. With the EMU looming in the near future, France must make some dramatic changes in its fiscal policies. This writer ...

A 6 page paper that proposes that based on the human resources available, the amount of resource support India needs to improve its infrastructure, and what the U.S. could learn from India's fast-moving economic growth and improvement, the United States should continue to invest resources in India. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Often used by the United States in response to either human rights or military issues intervention, economic sanctions have been thought to be effective and productive. Woodrow Wilson believed that economic sanctions were an 'economic, peaceful, silent, deadly enemy.' That position is being rethought by many, however, particularly in the area ...

30 pages in length. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was established as a means by which Canada, Mexico and the United States could effectively bolster their economies, their work forces and their political status. In more finite terms, it was formed to promote a climate of fair marketing, improve investment opportunities, protect industrial ...

A 10 page paper discussing NAFTA as it relathes to economic principles using, for the most part, intherviews conducthed with three Mexican citizens and three Americans. An illustration of the facts and figures as they relathe to NAFTA are firs discussed. This is followed by a section that discusses the individuals who were intherviewed. ...

10 pages in length. The buildup and anticipation that the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) conjured made it appear as though it would be the saving grace for a drooping United States economy. However, enough time has gone by since the Agreement's implementation to determine that, for the most part, NAFTA has not ...

An 11 page paper discussing the problems organizations face in filling their high tech labor needs. Unemployment in the late 1990s has reached its lowest point in 28 years. It is difficult for any employer to find the right people to fill openings, but some observers claim that the shortage most greatly felt ...