Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

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A 3 page paper examining the question of how rational self-interest coexists with positive and normative economics in the context of macro- and microeconomics. The answer is that rational self-interest drives both. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the cost accounting for a new department may be set up along with the options for the way performance, profit and value may be measured with the suggestion of a costing method that can be used alongside a balanced scorecard. The bibliography cites 4 ...

This 9 page paper assesses two potential projects, calculating cash flow and a range of net present values for different discount rates. Using the data for the two potential projects the risk lines for different discount rates are plotted on a graph and compared, and the project choices assessed. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 4 page review on the work Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki. No additional sources cited.

Unemployment in the US

  • 8 page paper

This 8 page paper looks at the problem of unemployment in the United States. The paper first established the problem looking at the level of unemployment in general and specific terms and then considers the way that fiscal policies could be used to tackle the unemployment problems. The bibliography cites 6 sources. The bibliography cites ...

Derivatives

  • 5 page paper

This 5 page paper is a comprehensive introduction to derivatives. The paper explains what they are, what give rise to derivative markets, gives examples of derivatives and the way they reduce or transfer risk, what they do with that risk, and the benefits and problems associated with derivatives. The paper includes discussions on ...

This 8 page paper considers the issues in terms of trust and credibility in the accounting profession. The writer argues that historically public trust has been regained as loop holes and standards have been bettered. Using the example of Enron and comparing US and UK accounting and auditing standards the case is made for increasing ...

A 3 page paper discussing how an individual might defer capital gain tax on the sale of appreciated land, spreading the tax liability over several years. The paper recommends the structured sale, a variation on the IRS-defined installment sale that as of early 2007 has not created any IRS objection. Bibliography lists 4 ...

George Wimpey

  • 9 page paper

This 9 page paper examined the company George Wimpey PLC, looking at the group annual accounts for the financial year 2005. The paper examines the sources of capital, cash flow, earnings per share and dividend policies. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper is a summary of the article “The theory and practice of corporate finance: Evidence from the field” by Graham and Harvey, which looks at the way firms assess capital budgeting issues. The bibliography cites 1 source.

In 1997 South Korea received the largest aid package to date from the International Monetary Fund as a result of the Asian financial crisis. This 8 page paper looks at the background to the $58 billion loan, the conditions that changed several times and the final outcome. To measure the effectiveness of the measures ...

This 10 page paper looks at the UK mobile (cellular) telephone market and considers the patterns seen the development of the market using economic theory to explain the patterns seen. The paper includes several graphs to explain the impact that changes in supply and demand had on the industry, the impact on increased demand ...

This 4 page paper looks at some of the issues that need to be considered when assessing a capital investment. The paper uses the example of McDonalds installing WiFi in their restaurants. The paper looks at the different issues such as risk, cost, internal politics and PR. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper identifying internal control activities and discussing how the concepts of internal control affect the development GAAP accounting standards and how GAAP accounting standards affect the internal controls implemented. The paper begins with the COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission) definition of control activities. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 7 page paper looks at the accounting practices using accruals accounting and historical costing and considers to what extent they are able to add clarity and accuracy to accounts and in which ways they may increase confusion. The paper looks at accruals accounting first, considering its use in the public and private sector, before ...

This 3 page paper evaluates biographical information about this well known economist. The invisible hand theory is included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Rondo and Poly Inc.

  • 3 page paper

This 3 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student. Rondo has the opportunity to acquire Poly Inc. The paper considers if this should go ahead and considers the way the shares should be valued. The bibliography cites 1 source.

Investment Risks

  • 3 page paper

This 3 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A company has chosen an investment which involves expanding into a new but related market. The paper considers the potential risks of the investment and how those risks may be reduced or mitigated. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

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

Wal-Mart

  • 20 page paper

This 20 page paper examines Wal-Mart. The paper starts by looking at the industry in which the company operates, the background of the company, the approaches to sales and marketing, assets and liabilities and general financial and performance measurements. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 5 page paper compares the operation of the UK and Australian personal income tax system, assessing issues such as fairness, simplicity and efficiency. Both systems are outlines and then compared. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the capital structure of Ohio Casualty Corp (OCAS), calculates the cost of capital for the company and considers what changes may or may not occur if the capital structure was changed. The paper then looks at what impact a change may have on market share and assesses the level ...

The Big Mac Index

  • 4 page paper

A 4 page paper exploring the usefulness of the Big Mac Index, how it is used in global financing and how it can be used in managing risks, using the February 2007 edition. Britain's The Economist introduced the Big Mac Index in 1986 as a comparison of the relative value of world currencies from ...

This 12 page paper examines two case studies provided by the student and assesses investment opportunities. The first case considers two mining investment opportunities and performs a risk adjusted NPN and a NPV using sensitivity analysis techniques. The second case looks at the way an investor may choose shares, the role that the beta and ...

Harrah

  • 20 page paper

This 20 page paper examines the worlds’ largest gaming company; Harrah Entertainment Inc. The paper examines the company looking first at the background of the company, its’ current and future activities and then undertakes a financial analysis. The paper shows all calculation and analysis the results. The paper is based on the financial years ...

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