Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

This 4 page paper defines economics, and also determines how it can be used as a decision-making tool in the field of accounting. This paper shows how the accounting industry could benefit from incorporating economic theory into the decision making process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer discusses the pros/cons, general opinion and impact on work environment of "Making Ends Meet" and "Time To Kill." No bibliography.

This 3-page paper is a review about C. William Thomas, and his April, 2002 article “The rise and fall of Enron” (published in the Journal of Accountancy). The paper discusses the subject of the article, as well as describing weaknesses and strenghts. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper uses the book called Investing in Real Estate as a springboard for discussion. The paper supports the idea that investing in real estate is good but also points out pitfalls. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 2.5-page paper focuses on discussion of forms of business depreciation(such as accelerated and straight-line) and describes the difference between book value and savage value. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2.5 page paper compares the costs involved with leasing versus financing an automobile. The example used in this paper is the Chevy Tahoe, and discussions center around pros and cons of leasing vs. financing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 30-page paper analyzes economic trends under three U.S. presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Topics discussed include unemployment, stock market, earnings and interest rates. Also discussed are racial disparities in terms of unemployment and wages. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 2 page paper evaluates the importance of currency valuations. The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is evaluated in respect to the past several years. A discussion on the importance of currency to business is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the general positive effects that the outbreak of war typically brings, followed by a discussion of conditions in Iraq prior to the beginning of Iraqi Freedom. War typically elevates a sagging economy, and such was the case with the short-lived Iraq war. Those positive effects are fleeting, however, ...

This 8 page paper explains the meaning of several economic concepts. These include the role of supply and demand and what is meant by elasticity and how it can be calculated. The difference between nominal and real rates, with examples, the difference between flow and stock, different types of value such as face value, present ...

A 6 page paper. There were 5 major international financial crises in the 1990s. What were some of the causes and what reforms have been installed to avoid and manage such crises in the future. This is an overview that provides some of the thoughts of economists regarding two of these crises, reforms made ...

A 10 page paper that discusses the premise that the U.S. is in a financial bubble. What is a financial bubble? That is explained. Economists agree the economic 'recovery' has been a cycle of starts and stops, leaving experts and executives very cautious. More than 2 million jobs were lost between the early part of ...

This 6-page paper discusses regulated markets as it pertains to energy companies. Two articles referred to deal with Virginia's Dominion Energy and Illinois' Commonwealth Edison. The paper discusses whether market deregulation in this industry has, indeed, spurred competition and been beneficial for the consumer, or if it's created more market inefficiencies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that occured in the 1990s that resulted in globalism. From fashion to the environment to economic changes to multiculturalism, globalism emerged as a significant world view that shaped the transformation of many industries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing whether insider trading is a made-up crime or is truly unethical. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted its prohibition against insider trading after the crash of the stock market in 1929. The quarterly report was about the only vehicle to company – and investment – information available ...

A 3 page paper arguing that George W. Bush has no clear idea of how long the war against terrorism will last, how much it will cost or when he will need to raise taxes to pay for the effort. The bottom line is that there are too many unknowns for the Bush administration ...

This 12-page paper analyzes various articles from the Wall Street Journal has they pertain to financial and accounting topics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, and how it can be used to help regulate depository institutions to create an efficient and safe system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the economic status and financial condition of African Americans and how those factors compare with those of white Americans. Issues related to economic empowerment, the differences between economic progress, and other problems related to economic inequities are presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the cost of Medicaid prescriptions and uses regression analysis to try to forecast the future costs. When looking at this in terms of a yearly pattern the paper looks at other potential influences such as inflation, population levels and unemployment levels to find the best correlation. The bibliography cites ...

This 3-page paper provides an overview of macroeconomic conditions in the U.S., and offers predictions about what is likely, based on this year's figures, to happen during 2004. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2.5 page paper. Should the central bank be independent? The writer reports the purpose and duties of a nation's central bank and the fact that independence is becoming a more accepted notion. The essay also comments on the reason central banks can never be completely independent. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper suggests a proposed tax to help education, and determines how, when and where the tax will be levied. Also under discussion in this paper is how the tax compares to Adam Smith's Cannon of Taxation, and to progressive taxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the fact that major economic changes are occurring, and the impacts of these changes. This paper outlines the influence of economic changes on the development of businesses and the shift in political structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 36-page paper focuses on the differeing accounting standards between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The paper discusses many aspects of these two countries, and includes a discussion of management accounting and its meaning as well. Bibliography lists 14 sources.