Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 9 page paper answers a number of questions regarding financial markets. The first considers short-term and long-term interest rates and considers how comparing can indicate the way that the market believes interest rates will move. The paper then discusses the use of interest rate swaps and looks at the importance of the swap network. ...

This 12 page paper looks at Islamic banking and finance. This 12 page paper looks at the history and development of Islamic banking and finance, the characteristics of the Islamic banking, the different types of products that are available as well as the regulation of the industry in the UAE and the challenges and potential ...

This 6 page paper looks at South Africa’s succesful bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup and consider the economic impact it may have by looking at the potential impact and the current state of the South African Economy, The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the impact of the current global economic meltdown on Nigeria. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper investigates the relationship between the value of the US dollar and the price of gold. The underlying hypothesis is that there is a direct inverse relationship between the performance of the US dollar and the price of gold with the US dollar as the independent variable and the price of gold ...

This 6-page paper focuses on the advantage of Australia's open economy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses Canada's move to follow International Financial Recording Standards by 2011. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the ways in which migration is impacted by global economy. The direct and indirect influences are considered with the potential impact on migration out of and with developing countries. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the floating and the fixed exchange rage mechanisms, explaining what they are, their characteristics, looking at the way that they manifest, using specific examples and considering the benefits and the problems associated with each model. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 55 page paper provides an overview of a case study of Ontario, with a specific focus on the Greater Toronto Area housing market. Bibliography lists 80 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at how neo-liberalism or economic rationalism affected the welfare state in Australia looking at the development and changes in line with this economic concept that have had a direct and an indirect affect. The changes are assessed and the changes in Australia are placed into context by looking at other ...

This 10 page paper examines China's economy as well as trade. International trade theory is included. A comprehensive analysis is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper had an in-depth review of Rodney Wilson's seminal text "economic development in the Middle East". The paper takes a broad overview of the contents of the book, the questions it asks and the general approach it adopts in discussing the issues. Following this the review considers some of the most ...

This 5-page paper examines any impact of macro events on China Mobile Ltd. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 34 page paper argues that credit cards in the mass market will have a positive benefit on that economy, playing an important role in terms of credit creation which will increase the living standards in the country, directly due to the multiplier effect of the credit creation leading to more money in an economy ...

This 20 page paper compares the stock and bond markets of Saudi Arabia and South Korea, looking at the way they operate, the structure and the trading process as well as any trading restriction, such as price constraints. The paper looks at each country and contrasts the process and changes that have been seen and ...

This 5-page paper provides an overview of the Russian economy as it currently stands, its success and where it could potentially fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the influences on the price of oil during the 1970's oil crisis and the 2007/8 oil price crisis. The paper explains the reason why oil prices increased and presents supply and demand graphs to explain the movement. Following this the impact that oil price changes can have on the ...

This 4 page paper looks at the financial position of Malaysia. The paper looks a the current economic conditions and the way in which past economic events and polices as well as international influences are impacting the economy in 2008. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3-page paper uses the DD-AA model to determine how China is managing to grow, compared to other economies. The paper also discusses what happens if China uses a floating rate currency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first paper of the paper looks at the credit crunch in the UK during 2008 and considers how the circular flow diagram can be used to explain its' occurrence. The second part of the paper looks at the differences between the consumer credit in the ...

This 3 page paper looks at Yemen's economy. The relevance of oil is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the structure, regulation and operations of the Chinese banking system, including the types of bank that operate. The banking system is compared to developed western systems and Africa. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7 page paper analyzes the neo-liberal state and the role it can place in developing countries achieving economic development in conditions of globalization. The role, performance and potential of neo-liberal policies are discussed along with the way that they are favored, and the potential impact that are having and could have on developing nations ...

This 3-page paper provides insight as to how a U.S. business can obtain funding for a new business in a third-world country. Bibliography lists 2 sources.