Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 20 page paper examines the Australian business environment looking at a range of influencing factors concerning the background to the business environment including national and international interests, structure of the economy and general social, political and economic influences, the paper then examines the performance of the Australian business environment and national gratitude which ...

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which fund managers might welcome the use of hedge funds. The paper defines hedge funds and discusses the potential benefits for both fund managers and investors that may result from the correct use of his investment vehicle. Included in the paper is a discussion of the ...

This 7 page paper considers the extent to which key social structures in the post-war UK distributed power and wealth unequally. This paper then goes on to consider the implications for social agencies and the way in which inequalities have changed the structure and formation of identity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page report discusses whether or not the new power and primacy of the European Union will ultimately outshine the sovereignty of the EU's independent nation-members. Numerous factors relating to modern Europe cause any political scientist or student of European history to wonder how long this 'union' will hold and what will be its ...

This 6 page paper consider the background of OPEC, why they have so much power over the oil industry and their general pricing strategies between 1973 – 2002. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page paper in which the writer examines the the 'Cecchini Report' which stems from a study published by the European Commission in 1988. It supports the financial unification of the European Common Market and summarily states that the way that the program may be most effective is through the removal of border controls, ...

This 5 page paper considers why the United Kingdom has chosen not to join the single European currency. The writer argues that the decision is not purely economic, but is seen as political and social, with the disadvantages being greater than any potential advantages. This paper concentrates on the disadvantages, such as loss of monetary ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which the UK economy has developed and changed since the 1970s when the unions held the balance of power and the state owned many of the now privatised businesses. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses and explains Wallerstein's World Systems Theory. The theory was based on the study of world economic power over history and concluded there are four classifications of states. The core states, which are the most powerful, influence politics and government in ways that continue to favor them at the expense of ...

An 8 page research paper exploring the effect of changing to commonwealth has had on British autonomy and world power. Explored briefly is the extent of the empire, how the change came about, and a longer discussion of the effects of the change from empire upon Britain and other countries, particularly India. Bibliography lists 9 ...

7 pages in length, this paper argues the thesis that a total unification of Europe is not possible due to the diversity and national pride of the members of the European Union. This paper traces the history of Europe from the days of ancient Greece to the balance of power achieved between France and England ...

This 12 page paper considers the legal and moral duties of an auditor in Australia. They are obliged to make a qualified audit report only when they find any breach, non compliance or fraud which makes a material difference on the accounts, otherwise they need only report their findings to the company or trustees in ...

This 4 page paper examines the different types of risk that may face a US firm considering financing foreign trade with Bangladesh. Issues such as the legal system, regulatory framework and problems such as corruption all discussed. Potential strategies which may help to reduce risk identified and examined. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 50 page paper examines the management and public legal pillars of European Central Bank (ECB) and US Federal Reserve (The Fed) contributing to their credibility and independence in regards to decision making. The paper focuses on the public management policies used by the ECB and the US Fed in achieving credibility and independence that ...

This is a 7 page paper discussing the recent deregulation and privatization of the Ontario hydro electricity market. Canada’s largest energy producer, the province of Ontario, has begun the process of deregulation and privatization of its energy industry in compliance with the Ontario Energy Competition Act passed in 1998 which gave the energy utilities to ...

This 5 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student. The issue considered is international pricing and the possibility of a manufacturer setting the amount of profit a retailer will make. The political, social, economic and legal aspects are all considered. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the Amsterdam Treaty and whether or not it serves as an example of efforts being made to “constituionalize” the European Union. While the treaty was (and is) often dismissed as simply the framework for establishing the technical and legal framework of the actual switch to the common currency of the euro, it also presented other ...

This 15 page paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the single European Currency; the Euro, from the perceptive of those inside the system such as Germany, Italy and Greece, those outside the system, such as the US and those who have the option to join, such as the UK. The bibliography cites 9 ...

This 10 page paper looks at the situation and with in the economies of Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain in 2010, looking at their similarities differences, considering the way in which the financial crisis suffered by these countries may be compared to the Mexican peso closes and the Asian currency crisis. The bibliography cites 12 ...

This 5 page paper considers the economic conditions and level of compliance with the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact in Spain and Greece between 2007 and 2010, and then considers the strategies which have been put in place to rectify the economic problems by the government. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that in Greece the costs of economic growth have outweighed the benefits. The paper looks at the different costs that have been seen as the paper includes 3 graphs. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 15 page paper that investigates the dramatic drop in the Athens exchange in 2000. The questions that are addressed here is why the financial crisis happened in the first place and whether or not the crisis was due to an efficient or inefficient market. Data regarding the economic condition of Greece are presented. ...

This 10 page paper traces the development of Greece's entrance into the Single European Currency. The writer looks at the convergence criteria that the country had to meet and the way that policies were implemented to meet these criteria. The writer then considers the result, including statistical data. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

The thesis that globalization is not good for underdeveloped countries is supported in this 15 page analysis. Central America is the focus of the paper, which includes a brief history of each of its seven countries. U.S. involvement in the region is emphasized. The paper concludes that the presence of multinationals in Central America is ...

A 10 page review of Jordan's economic history. Concentrates on foreign trade and the factors which affect it. Emphasizes that long-term changes to Jordan's economic situation are dependent on other countries such as the United States as well as on Jordan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.