Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

A 5 page paper. The Economic Monetary Union (EMU) was outlined in the Treaty on European Union, signed in 1992 in Maastricht. Fifteen nations are now members with about twelve more applying for membership. The applicants are all transition economies who are struggling to meet the criteria to join. This paper outlines the criteria and ...

This 6 page paper considers the political, economic, social and technological influences in Syria in order to consider the country in terms of international trade. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper answering 5 questions addressing how a German bank might adapt to changes in US policies and the economy. Questions include how the bank should manage new SEC rules of corporate governance and other matters that reduce the bank’s corporate lending opportunities. The paper encourages the bank to increase revenues ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the central banks of the U.S. and Australia. Specifically, the writer discusses the three most common monetary policy instruments, i.e., actions the central bank can take that will affect the economy, and expansionary and contractionary policies. Why both Australia and the U.S. adopted expansionary policies in 2001 and what ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which some countries in the Asian regions have achieved strong economic growth through investment whilst others have failed. The writer argues that there are a range of preconditions that need to be present in order for external investment to be attracted. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that neoliberalism is not beneficial to the democratic process. This paper discusses the Middle East and other examples of neoliberal economies which have not been successful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which the Swiss Franc has performed during 2001 and 2002, looking at it in relation to inflation, interest rates, economic performance of the country as well as political stability and the reputation of the central bank. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at Marks and Spencer's and consider the company in terms if intentional operations. The writer first looks at the history of the company that has led to the current position, why the company choose to develop internationally and then the role that the international retail division plays and the income ...

This 6 page paper examines the impact that e-commerce has on the global economy, and examines the future of doing business electronically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This essay examines the debate over International Accounting Standards and if/why it is necessary. The paper takes the position that IAS is necessary, because of the increase in global trade and multi-national corporations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses GNP, GDP, national business environment, political climate and EU involvement as they relate to Belgium. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This paper reviews current trends in the international finance and banking community that have been reported on during the past year. Such trends have included consolidation, more of a move toward "bricks and clicks" and some -- but not much -- cross marketing of products. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A ten page paper which looks at inequality of income in the UK, with reference to the national minimum wage, the divide between rich and poor, and structural inequalities which give rise to poverty in the country.

This 7 page paper consider the impact that entering the single European currency may have on the economy and hw the government seek to control exchange rates. The paper then considers what influence the entrance of Bulgaria to the EU will have in the wine importers in the UK. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

The World Bank This 8 page paper considers the different pressures that impact on the World Bank regarding the need for a fully integrated information system. This paper considers the advantage and disadvantages the bank ay find in implicating such as large project and give advice on how it should be approached. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper considers the development of the World Trade organisation (WTO), including the development form GATT. The writer then considers the current role of the WTO, including the lack of any stance on moral or ethical issues. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 10 page paper considers trade patterns n Russia and argues that these are a reflection of the economic instability and may be seen as an indication of the developing nature of the relatively new capitalist economy. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

25 pages answering a variety of mid-level economics study questions. Topics focus on Porter's five forces, sustainability, competition, pricing, revenue destruction, Cournot equilibrium and other similar topics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way in which the bond markets f these two countries have responded to the introduction of the Euro and how this has differed form some expectations. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

7 pages. This is a thorough and detailed look at Russia's economy as well as their future economic outlook. This paper explains the internal economic factors such as Russia's economic growth, their inflation and fiscal situation. The external economic factors are discussed including the exports, trade balance, reserves and foreign debt. ...

This 5 page paper presents an overview of theories on free trade. Adam Smith's ideas are included in the analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper consider the balance of trade in the US and In Korea and argues that the Korean economy is disproportionately reliant on the US economy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This paper examines theories of globalization as suggested by Thomas Friedman, and compares this with Alfred Chandler's business theories. Although the two men differ on what, exactly, impacts an economy, both agree that big business is a definite influence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of hedge funds, with attention on George Soros's windfall in 1992 that almost broke the English bank. Also discussed is the Asian monetary crisis and the role of hedge funds in that crisis. The effect of these funds on economies is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists ...