Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 3-page paper discusses the roles of the IMF and World Bank, and whether they should work together. Also discussed is the effectiveness of the HIPC initiative. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper answers questions regarding what Western companies can do to improve the political climate for doing business in Vietnam with specific examples provided and considers what perceptions are associated with ‘made in Vietnam’ products and whether or not the type of product plays a role in perception formations. Three sources ...

This 3 page paper examines three articles in the online version of the Economist. They are summarized and evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11-page paper discusses international finance and models, and explains what models could be used in the future. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at China as an emerging global player and considers how this has occurred by examining the changes that have taken place in terms of policies and changes which have impacted on international trade relationships. The paper is written as a literature review. The bibliography cites 25 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the economic ramifications of this historic event. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the credit crunch in 2008 and considers some f the influences with particular attention paid to the lending markets and the sub prime market and considers the potential outlook, arguing that it is highly likely that this is the start of ongoing global economic difficulties. The bibliography cites 7 ...

This 5-page paper answers certain questions about economics, United States economic issues and product rollout via the Internet. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the potential of the BRIC nations; Brazil, Russia, India and China to assess their potential as a destination for foreign direct investment. The countries are compared to other nations with potential such as Poland, Vietnam, Mexico and South Africa. The general potential of the countries is considered and the ...

This 8 page paper considers the use of sensitivity analysis in cross boarder capital budgeting and discusses which of the sensitivity analysis is more useful in cross-border valuation cases WACC or the exchange rate and asks if there is ever the potential to assess all relevant influences in a sensitivity analysis. The bibliography cites 8 ...

This 28 page looks at the way that monetary policy may impact on an economy during a recession and assesses whether the measures taken in 2009 by governments and central banks will help with a recovery. The paper will look at the causes of the recession and the potential impact of monetary policies and then ...

This 4 page paper looks at the use of concepts in principles based accounting frameworks. The first part of the paper considers why concepts are important within a principles based framework, their important in harmonization of accounting standards, how they may be more important to certain groups of stakeholders, and presence of cross cutting issues. ...

This 3-page paper compares and constrasts IFRS and US GAAP standards. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at a scenario where an entrepreneur wants to open a new Chick-fill-A restaurant in Russia. The paper is written in three parts. The first part presents some financial data, including budget and sales forecasts for the first two years. The way that exchange rate risks may be handled and sources ...

This 3-page paper discusses three delisted companies from the Australian Stock Exchange. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the rise and fall of globalization during the 20th century including events that disrupted it such as two World Wars and the 1930s Depression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper was written in July 2010 and reviews the potential tax to be introduced by the Australia government on the mining industry and the impact that this may have in the industry. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 9-page paper discusses how globalization has impacted the development of China's politics, economy and population. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses economics as it pertains to OPEC. The paper also talks about monopolies, oligopolies and cartels. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper discusses accounting issues that will be faced by an Australian firm wishing to enter India to do business. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper examines 2 questions that will be answered in a research paper looking at whether or not the use of fuel hedging in the interests of shareholders. The two questions look at if fuel hedging supports profitability in the aviation industry and if there is a link between hedging and profitability ...

This 3-page paper examines the pros and cons for a single global currency. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

In 2009 the banks are suffering as a result of the credit crunch. The cause is not only the result of events within the house market; there are also defaults on small businesses and personal loans. This 6 page paper considers how and why the banks are now suffering these defaults, looking at issues such ...

This 10 page paper looks at the Persian Gulf and the countries in that area and assesses the general conditions in the area, looking at the importance of oil in the area and common trends in terms of finance and the political conditions. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at three questions set by the student. The first examines the exchange rate system between 1980 and 1994, including the dual exchange rate system, considering how it impacted on China, Asian neighbours, the US and the EU. The second part of the paper looks at the way foreign direct ...