Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 5 page paper calculates the weighted average cost of capital at London Clubs International. The paper demonstrates how the cost of equity and the cost of debt can take place, with the different options all explained. The figures are then combined them to calculate the WACC. The cost of equity is calculated use the ...

A 5 page paper discussing how change in exchange rates affects a nation’s balance of payments, using the US as example. Decline in the dollar’s value eventually leads to improvement in the balance of payments, but that effect may not be immediately apparent. As is the case with virtually every other economic shift, ...

This 9 page paper considers how important the role of institutions are for the economic transition of the Eastern European economies. The paper starts by defining what is meant by an institution, and then shows the influence by making use of many examples to illustrate points raised. The paper argues that it is lack of ...

This 5 page paper examines the strategy of the Bank of Scotland, now part of the Halifax Bank of Scotland group (HBOS). The paper looks at how the bank chooses to compete, what segment of the market is targeted and how, the impact of macro some macro factors and the importance f elements such as ...

This 9 page paper looks at the use of job costing. The paper uses the example of a real company; Australian company Creative Business Outcomes. The paper starts with a brief outline to the company and the industry in which it operates. The majority of the paper looks at the way job costing can be ...

This 3 page paper looks at how and why international diversification takes place. Focusing on the financial aspects including interest rate parity the paper considers the advantages and disadvantages. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper answers questions set by the student, looking at how the Australian Dollar and the Swiss Franc performed against each other in 1984, the presence of exchange rate risks, a brief explanation of covered interest rate parity and a consideration f how to avoid exchange rate risks when borrowing in a foreign ...

This 4 page paper examines the framework developed by Aaron Wildavsky to explain how budgetary processes take place and the role of guardians and spenders. The paper then considers if this is a model suitable for use when studying both developed and developing nations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers how international factor movements; movements of labour and capital, can substitute for trade. The paper uses examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on President Clinton's Economic Report for 2000 but examines alternate theories. A critical look at the report argues against free trade. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10-page paper deals with discussion of changes in the relative values of the yen, euro, dollar and sterling, as well as any future considerations. Bibliography lists 7 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 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.

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.

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 ...