Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This is a 5 page paper discussing Gonzalez’ and Flores’ works on Latinos in the United States. Juan Gonzalez’ “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” (2000) and Juan Flores’ “From Bomba to Hip-Hop: Puerto Rican Culture and Latino Identity” (2000) address several issues relating to Hispanics in the United States and in ...

A 5 page paper which examines the move towards international accounting standards. The paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of such an endeavor, discussing the approaches and the experiences of particular countries. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Islam and globalization. Historians and researchers have found that globalization has many different effects on Islam and that Islam in turn could have many positive effects on globalization. Firstly, globalization of democracy could have a positive effect on fair representation in Islamic nations. With fair representation on a ...

This 10-page paper discusses China, its financial markets and government control of the economy. Also discussed is Hong Kong and the state of its financial markets since it reverted back to Chinese governance in 1997. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper assessing whether Disney should hedge the yen royalties it expects to receive from Tokyo Disneyland beginning in 1985. Based on Harvard Case 9-287-058, the paper discusses the use of derivatives (currency swap); whether to hedge; and provides the formula for determining the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to be used ...

A 14 page outline of the Bretton Woods System, the implementation of which was considered to be a significant turning point in post-war capitalism. This paper explores the role of the U.S. in the implementation of this system and its administration as well as the consequences of the 1971 U.S. removal of the ...

A 16 page paper discussing the growth of international financial markets over the past generation and the positive effects that they can have on the growth of multinational organizations. The growth of international financial markets has increased along with rates of globalization, benefiting multinational organizations in their efforts to grow and expand their businesses. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Adam Smith's theories as laid out in Wealth of Nations. How his ideas relate to modern day Republican strategy is discussed. No additional sources cited.

This 5-page paper attempts to link India's growing software industry with a potentially growing economy. The thesis of the paper is that the industry cannot carry an economy with other poorly performing sectors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 12 page paper discussing the relevance of the hegemonic stability theory in the age of globalization. The theory of hegemonic stability is relevant in today’s increasing trend of globalization. The many issues involved include largely the existence of American hegemony since the end of the Second World War and more recently since ...

A 16 page paper reviewing this article (Journal of Economic Perspectives, Summer 1995) examining trends in consumption insurance in selected regions of India, Thailand and the Ivory Coast. The author maintains that the availability of better insurance can result in marked improvement in the condition of farmers in developing countries, and that improved financial ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the sex industry in this third world country. Suggestions are provided in terms of how to resolve the problem. Police corruption is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 15 page paper. This paper explains and discusses a number of aspects of international financing. The paper begins with an introduction to the topics discussed and an introduction to the Harley Davidson company. Topics discussed include the role of financial management in a multinational organization, the differences between domestic and international financial management, an ...

This 12-page paper attempts to answer if there is a need for a new international monetary system. Using the example of currency, the essay supports the thesis that there should be a new one. Also discussed is the IMF's role in an overhauled system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper highlights the importance of a credit bureau within an economy and specifically examines the potential benefits to the Kingdom of Bahrain. This paper outlines a proposed means of establishing such a credit union. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 15 page examination of the factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. With certain manipulations, however, the trade regime can evolve to promote the prosperity and the development ...

This 5-page paper examines the status of the German economy and the problems plaguing the country's fiscal status. Topics touched upon include Germany's labor problems, problems with reunification and economic outlook. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing cultural industries and their importance. Cultural or culture industries are considered those within a region or country which are based on the creative, cultural, and popular markets of books, magazines, films, videos, multimedia and other products which are distributed on a worldwide basis. Cultural industries not only highlight ...

A 21 page examination of the multitude of factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. The framework for positive change, however, is already in place in this region with ...

5 pages in length. Considered an emerging market with regard to country risk assessment, one cannot proceed with the Thai baht failure evaluation without first noting how Thailand's economic presence was inextricably linked to all of Asia as a whole. Prior to the Asian Economic Crisis, Thailand held the strongest economic position in ...

8 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses NAFTA, Thai baht collapse, Canadian bank merger and reinsurance as potential topics for dissertation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at three different exchange rate mechanisms; the Gold Standard, the Brettron Woods Agreement and the European single currency, outlines their mechanisms and considers the way that these agreements may impact on the job of the treasurer/company accountant. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the Asian Currency Crisis of 1997 and looks at the causes and agues that there were many causes, including liberalisation and regulation levels, but that the situation was worsened by the short term measures taken by the governments concerns, The paper looks at the entire area, but Thailand is used ...

This 12 page paper looks at British Telecom, also known as BT, which has faced difficult trading conditions with slow growth and high levels of debt. The paper looks at the way that this has been dealt with strategically, including measures such as divestment, the de-merger of O2 and the reduction of dividend payments. The ...

A 3 page paper assessing the origins of the UK’s current position in international trade. The purpose here is to assess the statement, “The United Kingdom does not have balance of payments problem but exchange rate problem,” and the paper concludes that this statement is true. Any problems with foreign trade today are ...