Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 6 page paper considers the short and long term impact of Australia adopting international accounting standards. Under the recently adopted Australian Accounting Standard Board 1047 regulation; Disclosing the Impacts of Adopting Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards a number of regulations have been introduced and standards changed. This paper looks at the advantages ...

This 4 page paper considers how the performance of the Austrian economy between 1994 and 2004 can be examined with reference to the IS-LM model (Mundell-Fleming Model). The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the performance of the economy in Sweden, areas of development and improvement and growth patterns as well as considering the constraints on growth, including the high tax burden and difficulties in creating private sector jobs. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the credit provision and control in Ghana and the UK paying specific attention to the impact on small businesses, especially small retailers. This is examined using the framework of an in-depth Porters Five Forces model. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the capital structure of the Australian based recycling company Sims Group Pty, looking at the pattern since 2000 and comparing the debt ratios to those of other global waste recycling companies and considers the impact of the observed level of debt. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the theories of Joseph Heath in his book, The Efficient Society. Criticism and overview included. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the definition of "global flows" and illustrates why this language is useful in understanding contemporary urban geographies. More specifically, this paper highlights the ways in which global flows have transformed society as the result of globalization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11-page paper compares the International Accounting Standards (IAS) with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP), and determines how such differences could impact foreign direct investment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the economy in Indonesia. Aspects discussed include inflation, currency value, unemployment, debt ratio, and balance of payments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the advantages and disadvantages of foreign operations in both a tax- and non-tax-related perspective. Kaplan Enterprises Inc. is a U.S. corporation seeking to expand its business overseas, and it has selected a host country “that imposes a 20 percent tax on corporate income earned within its borders.” The ...

This 3-page paper discusses the forecast for Sweden and its place on the foreign currency exchange. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this type of accounting, particularly as it respects Asia. Problems with the underuse of standard accounting practice for hotels is an issue addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the arguments in favour and against the need reform in the international financial system. To examine this the paper focuses on the calls for reform of the international financial institutions, including the arguments for and against an international lender of last resort, and reform with international standards and codes. ...

12 pages in length. The concepts of modernization and assimilation are neither foreign nor welcome in myriad global communities touched by Western materialism. Campbell's treatment of the Wayapi in "Getting To Know Waiwai: An Amazonian Ethnography" and Geertz's account of two Indonesian societies in "Peddlers and Princes : Social Development and Economic Change in ...

This 9 page paper looks at this Austrian economist and what he contributed to the field. Some bibliographic information is included but the paper focusses on economic theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the dividend policy of the UK retail company House of Fraser. The paper starts by looking at the dividend history and policies of the company. The paper then considers models of behaviour that can be applied to investors that may explain different behaviour patterns. The last part of the ...

This 8 page paper considers why countries with tropical climate are much poorer compared to countries with temperate climate. The paper looks at the different influences, such as technological development, specifically in the areas of healthcare and agriculture, problems related to the climate, the position at the beginning of the era of modern economic growth ...

This 10 page paper discusses the argument that the successful development of international accounting standards has more to do with political influence and necessity than with the conceptual validity of the standards that have emerged. This is examined with respect to national and international standards concerning accounting practices and goodwill with the countries of China, ...

This 4 page paper examines the property market in Dubai, the health of the market, where demand is occurring and the different influences on supply and demand. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 19 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the various approaches to credit risk measurement in banking. This includes consideration of default-mode models (DM) and marked-to-market models (MTM) as well as reduced-form models and hybrids such as CreditMetrics. The case of BCCI is then considered with reference to the ...

This 13-page paper covers the topic of whether the UK, at this time, should join the euro-zone and adopt the euro as its main currency. The argument centers around a literature review that is pro/con. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This Bank of England has two core purposes; first main purpose is monetary policy, the second is financial stability. This 29 page paper examines how this central bank maintains financial stability. The paper looks at the historical view and how this was achieved in the past before the bank was responsible for monetary policy and ...

This 14 page paper discusses OPEC behaviors and comments on economic theories in relation to those behaviors. Data regarding market share and production are included. The dominant role of Saudi Arabia is also discussed. The impact price spikes and supply fluctuations have on the economy of nations who import large quantities of OPEC oil is ...

This 15-page paper attempts to answer two questions: the use of commodity chain analysis in terms of describing globalization and the role of the IMF in the East Asian and Russian currency crises. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the role of the IMF, the World Bank and others. The political significance of these organizations is evaluated. Risk management is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.