Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

This 12 page paper examines the problems which emerging democracies face, particularly in terms of economics. Germany is the focus of this paper as an example of a post-Communist state that works. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the impact of illegal immigration on the U. S. economy. The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S., the costs associated with them, and other multi-layered impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the impact of illegal immigration on the U. S. economy. The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S., the costs associated with them, and other multi-layered impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

12 pages in length. In today's modern society, four markets currently exist in which human components are exchanged for economic compensation : human blood, human organs, surrogate motherhood, and human reproductive cells. All of these, in essence, essentially place a monetary value upon our human lives. In this well-researched paper, the writer examines a number ...

A 15 page paper discussing the macroeconomic effects of deregulation of the domestic electric utility industry. Discusses the impact to large-scale users, as well as individual consumers, how deregulation will affect the utility companies themselves in terms of profitability, and the impact of deregulation in commodities trading. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

7 pages in length. The time for electric utility deregulation has arrived. Welcomed after decades of tight monopoly, businesses and residential consumers alike are looking forward to the opportunity of choosing their own utility provider and enjoying decreased rates. There are drawbacks to the plan, however, as there usually are with most two-sided situations. ...

10 pages in length. The author discusses the high cost of prison and argues that there are alternatives to prison. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the commercial fishing industry and its economic impact on coastal towns. Highlights the economic contributions of the industry to the communities with an examination of how overfishing in these regions can cripple the industry which ripples into destruction of the communities' economic stability. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The financial feasibility of closing the Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island, New York is discussed in this 5 page paper. A task force which studied the realities of closing this infamous garbage dump, in 1996, is referenced. Alternatives, such as recycling, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page essay that looks at the effect the salary structure of the University of California has on professors. The process of securing a positon is difficult, at best, and nearly impossible for some discipline Ph.D.s, then the process for promotion and salary increases is rigorous. Compounding these facts is the salary cap with ...

A 5 page examination of the scientific, economic, and social aspects which affect the implementation of smoking policies in restaurants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. An economically successful community is comprised of many components, not the least of which is a healthy recreation and tourism program. However, there is much in the way of preparation and process before any tourism plan can be implemented. The writer discusses the various criteria essential to the economic prosperity of ...

An 11 page paper discussing the problems organizations face in filling their high tech labor needs. Unemployment in the late 1990s has reached its lowest point in 28 years. It is difficult for any employer to find the right people to fill openings, but some observers claim that the shortage most greatly felt ...

A 3 page paper discussing many of the different types of investments available to the astute investor and what he should look for when making his investment choices. Briefly discussed are stocks, bonds, mutual funds and various savings arrangements linked to investments (certificates of deposit and money market funds), the benefits and disadvantages of ...

This 10 page paper sets out to prove that the wealthy are no happier than those in the lower echelons of society. Many myths about wealth and happiness are dismantled. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

8 pages in length. An interesting and enlightening paper that examines the history and research of the dual-income family and how it relates to the marriage partners, the workplace and the family. With the advent of dual-income marriages taking precedence over those with only one breadwinner, one would think the primary focus here ...

5 pages in length. An economic paper covering the stages of production as well as average costs, marginal costs, average revenues, marginal revenues and charts and graphs. The changing relationship between input and output can also be described as the stages of production. Stage I is where we experience increasing returns to ...

This 5 page paper looks at the role of government intervention in the U.S. economy by using the tiger economies as examples. Singapore and Taiwan are highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page considers an article published in 1995 entitled 'Government Spending, Monetary Policy and Exchange Rate Regime Switches: The Drachma in the Gold Standard Period' by Sophia Lazaretou. The argument of correlation between these factors is considered by reviewing the article and the way in which the case and related evidence is presented. The ...

6 pages in length. The flat income tax system proposes to assign a uniform percentage tax from ten to twenty percent for all Americans and remove the current system involving complex deductions, credits and exemptions. Such a system would be expected to boost economic development and encourage savings since the double income taxation ...

This 6 page report discusses the issues surrounding the balanced budget amendment and its advantages and disadvantages. Depending on which elected official or economist is discussing the issue, such an amendment is either a necessity to the ongoing processes of democracy or an effort to derail the American way of life. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This six-page-paper presents an overview of the International Monetary Funds need to revamp its operation in the face of the current economic situation globally. Bibliography lists five sources.

It is a somewhat obvious observation that there are many levels and types of cost associated with depression. The financial aspects reach into almost every aspect of life for the individual, businesses and the nation. The emotional cost is also of extreme importance, however, is not easily measured or compensated. This 7 page paper asserts that the ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts two articles which depict the conditions of the economy during the year 1983. The articles are the U.S. World & News Report's "1983: falling walls, rising dreams" by Michael Barone and Barbara Henniger, and Time's "Restoring a delicate balance; after a bath in red ink, some state budgets begin to recover" ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the American Institute Certified Public Accountants' SOP 98-1. Two issues are discussed: standardizing recording of software expenses and standardizing accounting for insurance-related assessments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.