Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

A 10 page paper. The factors leading up to the stock market crash in October 1929 and April 2000 were very similar. For instance, there were new technologies, higher production, and more speculating in the market. This paper explores the factors and events prior to the crash of 1929, the dip in 1987 and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the four typical types of financial statements public companies must construct and submit. How these statements are used is also discussed. Finally, the regulations that require these statements are reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how an individual, immigrating to this country with nothing, could become incredibly successful. Andrew Carnegie is used as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the labor theories of Marx and Smith as described in the Wealth of Nations by Smith and Das Kapital by Marx. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the effects of war on the national economy. Though the "typical" response to wartime activity is that the national economy improves, this is no typical situation. We are not officially at war with any particular country, which likely has a dampening effect on releasing the beneficial economic aspects ...

This 10 page paper looks at forty companies accessing their size by turnover, capitalisation and number of outstanding shares. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 5 page papers considers a case study provided by the student. A data set has been provided and needs to be analysis by statistical means, including trend analysis, seasonal adjustments and linear regression. The writer explains how this is done and demonstrates with two graphs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. There are many factors to consider when investing. This paper discusses: why short-term investments are needed; long-term investments; risk factor, including emotional risk, and the relationship between risk and return. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the relative merits of GNP/GDP in terms of their reliability and accuracy in assessing a country's economic progress and development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper contending that the events we have seen in the stock market since the beginning of the Twenty-first Century have a definite resemblance to those witnessed in the stock market crash of the 1920s. The author contends that these periods were preceded by exceedingly high stock prices, prices which weren’t, in ...

This 5 page paper considers how forecasting may be inaccurate and problematic. Reliance on forecasting can lead to erroneous operational decisions being made, such as the case of Bic's subsidiary company Sheaffer found out. In this paper the writer looks at the different forms of forecasting and how they may be used, but arguing that ...

6 pages in length. The writer offers very short summaries from twenty articles dated since September 10, 2001. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper that discusses the Federal Reserve System, which is the central bank for the nation. A short background on when it was established is provided, along with its structure, functions and goals. Examples of Federal Reserve actions over the past year are offered to illustrate how the Federal Reserve uses the tools ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the economic and social impacts of unemployment compensation, also known as unemployment insurance. This paper integrates a view of the problem of unemployment and the economic and social impacts of introducing unemployment compensation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper that addresses the questions of whether poverty reduction increases economic growth and whether economic growth reduces poverty. The writer begins by quoting President Franklin Roosevelt who argued for a living wage. Other researchers are then cited with an overview of their conclusions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The events of September 11th, 2001 have changed the perception of the union as well as its role in the future. This 5 page paper explores the boundaries of relationship between the union, workers and the economic and political structures of the immediate future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

It is said that the economic gulf between the rich and the poor has never been greater than it is now. This 5 page paper examines the history of worker, management relationships and how it relates to the distribution of wealth in the United States at present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the position of those under 30 who are suffering from, or experiencing, unemployment. Possible solutions are presented as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the UK Bank, The Halifax; part of the HBOS group, and the attitude that it takes regarding cooperate governance and social responsibility. The writer argues that the carting culture can be seen in the history and formation of the company, and then even when faced with the chance to ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how we can meet the financial needs of teachers in our country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses pros and cons of a cashless society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the effects that unemployment has upon poverty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper. China and India are both emerging markets with vast populations. This essay compares the two countries, including discussions on policies and risks of doing business in each nation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper considers two related questions, firstly the reasons that justify socialized medicine, this includes issues such as market failure, asymmetry of information leading to moral hazard as well as the ethical approach that favours a utilitarian system. The second part of the paper then considers how the economy is changing due ...

A 7 page paper. What is free trade and does it benefit or harm a nation? This is the question that is addressed in this paper. It is a topic that can spur heated debates but most of the arguments on either side are based on emotional reactions and many are based on misinformation. ...