Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

This 8 page paper examines Somaliland and its political background with the presence of clans and tribes in order to assess the local economy as an area of potential investment. The paper considers the current position of the area and government which is seeking to gain independence and the interactions with neighbours and pressures from ...

This 9-page paper provides an overview of the Mexican banking system and its current trends. Also included in this paper are discussions about how the 1994 peso devaluation and 1982 government nationalization of the banks impacted the banking industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the problems in the accounting professions in China. The cultural influences and government involvement in the falsification of accounts and corruption in the banks is considered and the way in which the Ministry of Finance is seeking to change and improve standards is also included. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

4 pages in length. An insightful look at Japan's blundering economy during the mid-1990's. Specifically focusing upon the Nikkei Index, the writer examines the causal factors of its poor performance. Among the many reasons cited are oddly-priced Japanese IPOs, poorly-utilized foreign capital, misdirected government privatization of industry and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper answers some pertinent questions about the Asian currency crisis of 1997. Questions regarding the currency rate, money supply, government polices and the role of supply and demand are all tackled in a clear and concise manner. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 20 page discussion on their successful privatization program, but how the program has contributed to some long-range economic problems requiring divestiture of the government of its interests in the voucher-holding investment funds. The writer discusses the country's relationship with the IMF and the EU, and how Czech has responded quickly and appropriately to the ...

This 8 page paper is a micro-economic analysis of a residential sub-market in Australia. The sub market is that of the first time buyers in Melbourne. The paper looks at the influences on supply and demand, focusing on demand and consider the cross over with the investment market demand and the substitute of rental and ...

This 14 page paper examines the performance of the Chinese economy between 1999 – 2005, looking at general patterns, the policies adopted and explaining why some policies, such as fixed exchange rates and government set interest rates, have been used. The paper then looks at the more generalised economic policies that have been adopted as ...

A 4 page paper answering several questions along the lines of “Consider a poor, underdeveloped country. Would you expect such a country to maintain a trade surplus or a trade deficit? Why?” The unnamed country undertakes a quick but successful war, and many of the questions refer to that scenario in terms of government ...

A comparison between models of industrial relations in the US and the UK, with particular reference to the role of trades unions and government, and an analysis of the way in which different models of corporate governance in various countries affect labour relations. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 24 page paper is an in-depth examination of the causes of the Greek financial crisis of 2010, discussing the different causation factors, including the accumulation of debt, as well as budget deficit and influence on those deficits. The paper then it does the sponsor of the Greek government, and the impact that this is ...

This 3 page paper address activities initiated by the Singaporean government after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 20 page paper looks at the interventions that were taken by government following the credit crush and recession that started in 2008 in order to assess of the strategies whether they were needed and whether they were the right types of strategies. This is examined n the context of economic theory and the ideas ...

This paper attempts to explain the staement that free-market policies in Asia have produced stronger economies and better working conditions for laborers than if the government had had control. The paper does not try to support the statement fully, but rather examines two countries -- Thailand and China -- and attempts to demonstrate the effect ...

8 pages. A concise paper concerning the Swedish economy, this report will focus on the problems and successes confronting the Swedish economy. How the economy differs from that prescribed in classical theory as well as the way government policies seems to enhance or inhibit economic performance and efficiency. Problems that affect the nation's ...

This 5 page paper examines the level and patterns of Australia's external debt during the 1990's and into the twenty first century. The writer also considers the government economic policies that accompanied this debt. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper answers questions regarding Zimbabwe, including speculation on why the government is refusing to devalue the currency, why there is inflation and how hyper inflation is cause the supply of essential goods to dry up. The last per of the paper considers whether or not trying to outlaw inflation by making price ...

This 9 page paper looks at the fiscal policies that have been adopted by the Australian government in the tax year 2009/10 in order to assess the way that they are trying to prevent unemployment for skyrocketing and support the economy during a global recession. The policies and actions are considered and the examined in ...

This seven page paper gives a general background on the single European currency and its recent performance. The paper then goes to look at the way in which many seemingly unrelated economies have helped prop up the value of the Euro and explains why this has occurred. This is illustrated using examples from the United ...

This 9 page paper looks at the reasons behind exchange rate fluctuations on the international money markets. The papers starts with the recognition of supply and demand in currency prices, and then goes on to consider what factors can effect supply and demand and the ways in which they may be used by governments ...

This 6 page paper reviews 3 articles that consider influences on poverty in sub-Saharan Africa looking at health and social conditions and the way they may impede economic development. The paper finishes with some conclusions based on the three articles. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the way in which developing countries in Africa and Asia are seeking to create financial sustainability in the healthcare systems, and considers the influence and impact of fee based service provision on the accessibility and equity of the systems. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing construction's worth as an economic indicator and how it can be used as an indirect link of a nation to the global economy. The paper focuses on Australia, but uses July 2000 data reporting industrial construction completions in the US as example. The data indicates US manufacturers are confident that their business ...

This 10 page paper looks at the SGX. The paper gives a brief history of Singapore Exchange (SGX)- derivative market, discusses the way that the exchange operates and the products offer, the level of activities and how investment managers can managing their respective portfolios can use derivative products. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at trading patterns. U.S. trading partners are discussed. Specific information about NAFTA, and the trade history between China and the United States, is also relayed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.