Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

Properly budgeting capital expenditures and investment can result in good cash flow, which translates to company expansion. Increases in factory production or service features can increase market diversity that make a company better positioned to expand both internationally and in its current market. Subjects covered include the process, characteristics such as evaluation methods (NPV, IRR, ...

This 7 page paper makes use of a case study and examines the war on drugs. The cost of illegal drugs is looked at through economic theory. Supply and demand, as well as elasticity, are things discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing changes in family structure since before the Great Depression, the economic changes that structural change has caused, and ways that economic changes have influenced family structure. The paper traces structural and economic changes from the 1930s, placing the evolution within the ISLM model. It concludes that teens work ...

This 23 page paper looks at the way in which commodity sales may be undertaken profitably. The paper starts by defining the term commodity, looks at the development of the commodity markets and the drivers, and then considers different strategies which can be applied to the market to create profitable sales. The bibliography cites 34 ...

This 8 page paper provides a detailed analysis of chapters 29-40 of this book about factory management. This paper presents a thorough analysis of the major themes and ideologies presented in this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the statement that benefits of budgetary control are outweighed by the de-motivating effects of the budget on the staff of the organization. The paper considers the role and manifestation of budgetary controls and how they interact with motivation theory. The paper utilizes the models of economic man and social ...

A paper which considers the different options available in long term corporate financing, with specific reference to equity and debt, and considers the constraints which are involved in the various different methods. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 10-page paper attempts to answer the question as to why the functionality of the U.S. interest rate is not always perfect or effective. Topics discussed include functions of the interest rate (such as economic growth, control of credit and money supply and as a policy tool); definition of risk-free interest rate; saving supply ...

6 pages in length. Human beings are said to be the most intelligent species in the entire animal kingdom, mainly due to the fact that they can reason, think critically and apply that ability to rational decision making. That the accounting field is one which necessitates complete cognition in order to be achieved ...

This four page paper offers answers to some accounting questions regarding fictitious company Peoria Implements. Discussions include cost drivers, high-low methods and visual fit methods of accounting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 13 page paper examines the role of labor unions in the United States, from the 1960's through today. This paper examines the works of noted authors such as Taylor Dark and Max Green in relation to their views on the current status of labor unions and their future outlook. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 3 page paper answering 4 questions about supply and demand, including price elasticities, price controls and the effects of designation of a product as a necessity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting data about the proportion of persons between the ages of 50 and 70 who have been negatively affected by the downturn in the stock market. The writer then discusses why investors need good financial advisors. The faulty assumptions made by some financial planners and investors is explained. ...

This 8 page paper offers a sample benefits package for management and non-management employees. The writer also comments on the reasons for providing the benefit and why there is a difference in certain benefits between management/executive and non-management employees. Benefits included are health, dental, vision, paid days off, including maternity leave, family leave, new father ...

This 6 page paper reports economic forecasts from three different state level agencies. The 2004 and 2005 forecasts include GDP; national unemployment; personal income, inflation and interest rates. The writer then compares and contrasts the forecasts in the narrative. Recommendations are made for strategic plans based on the forecasts. 5 Tables included. Bibliography lists 3 ...

7 pages in length. On May 6, 2003, the US Federal Reserve stated that "the probability of an unwelcome substantial fall in inflation, though minor, exceeds that of a pickup in inflation from its already low level" (US Federal Reserve, 2003), a statement that not only sent a minor shockwave throughout global economies but ...

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining the goal of monetary policies and who administers the nation's monetary policies – in America, it is the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank system. Monetary policies are a nation's primary tool to influence the economy. The writer reports the goals and the duties of the U.S. Federal ...

A 12 page paper examining the efficient market hypothesis and market anomalies in order to determine how investors can maximize their returns. Warren Buffett believes that markets are not efficient at all, that it is possible to find and exploit undervalued stocks and so maximize investment return on those stocks. The efficient market ...

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of policies made by the federal government on the gross domestic product. Issue examined is how the increase of minimum wage worked using the Keynesian model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper examines Nelson Schwartz' article "Down and out in white-collar America" in Fortune Magazine, and discusses the impact of the topic on the accounting profession. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses the connection between a healthy GDP and the accounting profession by examining the literature discussing these two aspects of businesss. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper about the cost of credit cards. The four basic types of credit cards are identified. Five credit cards are compared in terms of interest rates, grace periods and fees. The costs of one virtual bank is explained. The writer alerts consumers that different banks and companies have different costs even when ...

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.