Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

This 5 page paper considers how a report may be out together research the link between the use of risk assessment tools and the returns on assets and equity in medium sized companies. The paper presents some mock results to demonstrate their presentation. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how unemployment affects the economy in America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Chapter 11 bankruptcy, looking at what it is and the various characteristics, including the concept of the debtor in possession, the appointment and role of the trustee, the appointment and role of the committee, the differences between secured and unsecured debts, the automatic stay, conversion, dismissal and discharge. The bibliography ...

An 8 page paper that explains how Mollie Orshansky developed her thresholds for poverty. The writer discusses the assumptions made in her calculations and comments on the validity. The paper also provides the median income in the U.S. and selected poverty thresholds for 2004 along with the estimated amount spent on food in two categories. ...

This 5 page paper answers a set of questions posed by the student looking at different types of errors in statistics and how they occur, the benefits of hiding the purpose of research from the sample and calculates a sample size. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 10 page paper begins with an overview of the Federal Reserve Bank system, its duties and importance. The different monetary policy instruments the Fed uses are explained and discussed with examples, e.g., open market operations, reserve requirements and the discount window. Each is discussed. Examples include how the Fed used its options after the ...

This 10 page paper discusses trade between the United States and India. The essay begins with some background comments about India's place in world trade and when the country increased trade efforts. The writer reports different efforts made by officials of the two countries to increase trade by reducing certain barriers. In fact, trade has ...

This 4 page paper evaluates an article entitled Public Pension Plans Face Billions in Shortage which appears in the New York Times. Implications of this article are discussed. Suggestions are made. No additional sources cited.

This 16 page paper looks at the performance of the United States economy during the first two quarters of 2006 and then uses a range of macro economic data and forecast to project the potential performance of the economy in the 2006-2007 periods. The paper looks at the GDP, inflation and interest, unemployment, budget ...

This 4 page paper explores the idea that there are lower fuel or gas prices just before an election. The paper performs an hypothesis test using primary data of gasoline (petrol) process in the US in election years to try prove, or disprove, that there is a correlation. The paper shows the data and the ...

A 7 page paper discussing the rise and fall of gasoline prices in 2005 and 2006. Gas prices experienced an intense price spike such as that which followed Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Even more curiously, world oil prices spiraled upward at about the same time, eventually reaching more than $78 a ...

A 5 page paper which examines identity theft. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper arguing that the current approach to globalization causes unemployment and loss of union jobs in the US. This paper is not a tirade against the "evil corporation," but an examination of the needs of business weighed against responsibility and integrity. Certainly it is more difficult for public companies to ...

This 3 page paper examines Rhoads' (1985) book on economics. Several quotes are included. The book is summarized and analyzed. No additional sources cited.

This 7-page paper gives an overview of current economic indicators in the United States. Also included is an explanation of the sub-prime crisis and credit crunch, and Countrywide Financial's part in it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper that demonstrates offshore outsourcing is bad for America. The writer reports data regarding jobs lost and jobs being lost, even among white-collar workers. The writer explains the meaning of outsourcing and offshoring. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page essay discusses Greenspan's theories and thoughts regarding the economy. It also reports the Greenspan Fed response to certain crises with comments from other experts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The American farmer once represented the very backbone upon which this country flourished; through farmers' laborious efforts, the nation's economic, social and political stature grew sturdier and more steadfast as a solvent provider. As the years passed and other food options presented themselves from outside the United States, however, ...

A 6 page paper. This essay looks at five countries: Rwanda, Costa Rica, Iraq, the United Kingdom and Australia. The writer reports demographic data for each country, points out the significant differences between countries, such as life expectancy and mortality rate, and discusses specific issues, such as the impact of population growth. 2 Tables included. ...

A 6 page paper. We not only hear about it, we feel it - the middle class is vanishing. The essay begins by justifying the fact that the middle class is disappearing. The writer discusses different issues: the effects of NAFTA, the effects of outsourcing and the effects of immigration. Statistical data included. Bibliography ...

A 3 page reaction paper on the article “Mr. Clean” by Elizabeth MacDonald and Michael Maiello as it appears in Forbes. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page summary and analysis of the article “Substantial Equivalency Practice Privileges” by James H. Thompson and Andreas Rydholm. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing fiscal policy, how it is used, what its goals are and the tools of fiscal policy. Fiscal policy affects interest rates, but its direct tools are taxation and government spending. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the costs and benefits of taking the time to gain a college degree. Those with college degrees currently earn nearly twice over their entire working lives as those with only a high school education, but there is less opportunity now for high school graduates than in the past. ...

3 pages in length. The ability to maintain accurate and ever-evolving statistics of - and trends for - global economies is both grand and far-reaching; that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is instrumental in reaching this objective speaks to the manner by which North America's ever-changing economy must be closely monitored by ...