Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

5 pages in length. The writer briefly profiles historical and economic issues for Italy, China and Singapore. No bibliography.

A 6 page paper discussing currency risk and several approaches to managing it, using approaches of Caterpillar, Merck, Honeywell and Dow Chemical as examples. As globalization increases in its influence, currency risk management will as well. Dow’s approach appears to be the most sound in that it places results in local currency and ...

This 20 page paper considers different economic scenarios and the way in which economic theory interacts with the real world. Theories included are both classical and Keynesian, including the control of growth and inflation, the use of taxes and government spending, the role of aggregated demand in economic growth and the determination of employment level. ...

This 5-page paper discusses the economies of France and Germany and why the German economy is in trouble. Also under discussion is the appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet to the position of President of the European Central Bank, and what this won't need for the European economy as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20-page paper focuses on Chinese and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), their differences and possibilities for convergence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the economic impact of China’s WTO membership. Light tutorial language is inserted in square brackets throughout to aid in the writing process for customers. After over fifteen years of multilateral and bilateral negotiations with members of the GATT and then WTO member nations, China was accepted as a ...

This 4-page paper discusses the relationship between capital flows and stock returns in developed markets. Theory and certain countries are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines what is meant by a Eurocurrency, looks at why there may be a difference between Eurocurrency interest rates and their national ‘equivalents’. The paper also considers the relationship between different Eurocurrency interest rates and the relevant spot and forward market exchange rates. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the likely economic effects of a unilateral free trade agreement between the US and Singapore. There are few if any real detriments to freer trade. Though it can create the need for specific industries and organizations to undergo forced change, that change nearly always is positive when approached ...

This 6 page paper looks at how Ghana has fared despite globalization. Specific statistics are provided. The problems of third world countries are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper discussses how Nick Leeson's trading practices ended up causing the failure of the Barings Group. Topics touched upon include the riskiness of futures trading, derivatives and lack of supervision on the part of Barings, SIMEX and OSE. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines whether poverty is increasing due to globalization. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

This 3 page paper thoughtfully looks at the cases for and against the embrace of the euro by Britain. The situation is discussed several years after the advent of the new currency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the EU and its possible expansion East. The paper argues that a two-tier negotiation method is necessary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) history and focus to determine whether it has a future. Though critics disdain APEC’s focus on the long term and lack of specific action in the present, it is long-term results – and therefore sustainability – that the group seeks. It has been able ...

This 10-page paper focuses on a tutorial covering strategic accounting practices of the global economy. Topics include important issues in the area of international accounting as introduced by experts such as Michael Porter, Henry Mintzberg, Bruce Kogut and Sumantra Ghoshal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which compares rational choice and decision making in terms of their applicability to social and economic policies, in view of the spread of globalisation and transnational trade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at declining biodiversity and how globalization contributes to the phenomenon. Biodiversity is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the mandatory 48 hour work week. Should the EU shorten the work week? Both sides of the issue are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a historical overview of the steel industry in the United States. The build up through 1969 and decline from 1970 is discussed in depth. Projections for the future are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the mandatory 48 hour work week. Should the EU shorten the work week? Both sides of the issue are discussed. Many arguments are made for each side. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper thoughtfully looks at the cases for and against the embrace of the euro by Britain. The situation is discussed several years after the advent of the new currency. Both economic and political reasons are considered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. On May 6, 2003, the US Federal Reserve stated that "the probability of an unwelcome substantial fall in inflation, though minor, exceeds that of a pickup in inflation from its already low level" (US Federal Reserve, 2003), a statement that not only sent a minor shockwave throughout global economies but ...

This 6 page paper discusses the book, Securing Prosperity by Paul Osterman and compares it to several other leading economic authorities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper answers different questions regarding international finance. The first questions looks at then use of the spot market as well as how and why Eurocurrencies may be used. The second looks at the way in which interest rates of one country may impact on currency exchange rates of another country and how ...