Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

This 6-page paper focuses on the pros and cons of the FASB's controversial Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which would require that corporations report their stock options as expenses, rather than in footnotes of financial statements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 16 page paper that begins by explaining how accounting standards came to be adopted in the United States in the first place, including the establishment of AICPA, SEC, GAAP and FASB. The essay then discusses the International Accounting Standards (IAS). Four specific standards are outlined: IAS 1, 24, 27, and 31 because they apply ...

This 6 page paper discusses the new roles of the corporate auditor. Internal Control, Audit Committees and the new Ethics are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper analyses the results of a survey provided by the student, The paper show how there may be a correlation between different factors on the survey, and how the correlation may indicate a link. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Buying clothes in a thrift shop can be one of the most rewarding experiences because of the vast amount of items one can purchase for next to nothing. Finding great deals is not always an easy or automatic accomplishment with all thrift shops, however; just as with full-priced retail ...

A 4 page paper assessing a broad statement regarding the origin of economic growth, “research and development is the central cause of economic growth.” Adam Smith has been shown to have been correct in nearly all of his statements, and that regarding the natural growth of economies is no different. They have indeed ...

A 10 page paper that describes each company and determines which is the better company to use. Products and services each company offers are reported. The problems Reuters has had for a number of years is explained. 2003 sales revenues are reported for each company. The conclusion recommending which company to do business with is ...

This 7 page paper examines the notion of social stratification - what it means and how it is manifested in our society. This paper also provides explanations regarding the reasons for social stratification and what social stratification reveals about society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 20 page paper consider the impact, and the potential impact of commercial lending in Ghana with a comparison o the UK. The paper outlines the economic position of Ghana and the way that commercial could and is impacting on the economy. The paper looks at tits role in credit creation and how this operates ...

This 3 page paper examines why adjusting entries is necessary, based upon the hypothetical assertion that the purpose of adjusting entries is to correct a mistake. This paper contends that this is NOT the reason for such adjustments, and explains the reasoning for this. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper discusses electronic payment systems, how they came about, what they are, how they're used, and their future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 11 page paper is a statistical analysis of the share price and volumes levels traded in these two major shares. The paper includes a summary of the share price over 52 weeks, scatter graphs of share price against volumes traded, frequency tables and graphs and regression analysis.

This 5-page paper discusses SAS 99, Sarbanes-Oxley and Lucent Techologies, in terms of what might be a "red flag" on Lucent's financial statements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses an article provided by the student and shows how a decisions by the Federal Reserve to change interest rates may have consequences in the global economy. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This essay discusses what makes up a good community. The main issues addressed are: education, health care, and community involvement. Community involvement is viewed from macro and micro views of local government, business, and private citizens working together to form community. Bibliography lists 1 source. JVgoodcy.rtf

An 11 page paper. The issue is to justify an investor investing $1 million in real estate rather than stocks and bonds. The paper begins with real-life examples of individuals who have enjoyed very high returns on their real estate investments. Average rates of return for real estate as compared to some other types of ...

Culture capital is the hidden ledger that posts the scorecard for cultures within society. Culture capital is social interactions that amount to social transactions among the popular people (dominant) and those who observe them (dominated). This kind of capital is related to taste — the taste of the dominating social group. This paper explores the ...

This 4-page paper explains investment basics by introducing a hypothetical situtation in which someone needs to double his/her $100,000 investment into $200,000 through use of stocks, bonds and other securities. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This paper explores the pros and cons of the high cost of pharmaceuticals in the United States and supports an argument that it is unfair, despite drug company's policies being based on sound economic principals. Statistics are provided on current and future expected costs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvHiPhar.rtf

Philip Kotler describes a method of marketing management, which applies to the success of the Marriott marketing strategies that began in 1985 as reported by Steve Swartz. Kotler's method is based on customer satisfaction that also satisfies the corporate goals. Bibliography lists 5 sources. jvMariot.rtf

This 11 page paper considers the way impulse purchases are made. The paper begins with a consideration of purchase models and then uses data supplied by a the student to determine which groups of respondents to a survey are most likely to make an impulse purchase of a share. The result supplied by the student ...

4 pages. Illegal immigration is said to have affected the economy in two opposing ways. One group of economists claims the influx has helped the economy. But other economists easily support the argument that illegal immigrants have displaced nationalized or U.S. born citizens and depressed wages, which have contributed to the slump in economic growth ...

This 6-page paper focuses on which fast food company has a competitive advantage, based on financial information; McDonald's or Wendy's. The paper examines balance sheet and shareholder equity information to answer this question. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 18 page paper. Beginning as a clerk at the NYSE more than 36 years ago, Dick Grasso worked his way up to become Charmin and CEO of the NYSE. He led the NYSE to outstanding performance during his tenure. Some of his many accomplishments are reported. The compensation negotiations in 2003 resulted in a ...

A 4 page paper designed to recommend to the Federal Reserve Board that it retain interest rates at their current level when it convenes in June, 2004. The paper discusses current and future implications based on current economic indicators, and discusses global implications as well. It reviews the meaning of higher interest rates ...