Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 7-page paper discusses the macroeconomic impact of U.S. farm subsidies. The ethanol situation is used as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the advantage of Australia's open economy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a case study provided by the student to show of income statement projection can be made. The existing income statement is used for a fictitious company using forecasting to project revenues and then using ratios to assess the level of the different costs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 8 page paper is an explanation and an application of game theory, including a consideration of the normal form and the extended form with the use of a game tree, the Nash equilibrium, sub game perfect and the application of game theory in an extended game. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses Canada's move to follow International Financial Recording Standards by 2011. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses how the concept of scarcity plays into the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on potential shareholder value as the result of a merger between Microsoft and Yahoo. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the ways in which migration is impacted by global economy. The direct and indirect influences are considered with the potential impact on migration out of and with developing countries. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the concept of price elasticity of demand for tobacco. The concept and literature is examined and then simulated primary research using regression analysis is undertaken to examine the level of elasticity. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the floating and the fixed exchange rage mechanisms, explaining what they are, their characteristics, looking at the way that they manifest, using specific examples and considering the benefits and the problems associated with each model. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 8 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. The paper looks at the way that the cost of capital could be calculated and some of the options in the choices made and then assesses whether net present value (NPV) or internal rate of return (IRR) would be best used ...

This 8 page paper looks at the impact that budgeting can have on organizational behavior. There are both positive and negative impacts, with budgets able to create clarity and help secure the future of an organization as well as having the potential to cause disagreement and conflict. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the definition of ratios and the four categories of ratio. Also discussed is the liquid ration (or "current" ratio) and its purpose. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 13-page paper covers the topic of how international mortgage banks are connected to those in the U.S., and how the financial crisis has impacted them. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7-page paper hypothesizes that accounting systems aren't necessarily enough to do as they claim; to provide useful information to corporate stakeholders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at two case studies supplied by the student and discusses the different accounting concepts presented in them, looks at the key learning points and considers who they may apply to other organizations. The first considers a company that increases sales, but makes a loss. The company is using absorption costing ...

This 10 page paper looks at the issue of auditor independence, looking at how important independence is, including discussing whether or not there is an over emphasis on independence rather than other issues such as quality of work and ethics. The regulation of independence of auditors in Australia is considered are the rules based and ...

This 10 page paper looks at how neo-liberalism or economic rationalism affected the welfare state in Australia looking at the development and changes in line with this economic concept that have had a direct and an indirect affect. The changes are assessed and the changes in Australia are placed into context by looking at other ...

This 5-page paper examines the FASB's proposed amendment to its No. 133, and describes why the amendment is necessary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper examines China's economy as well as trade. International trade theory is included. A comprehensive analysis is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at their importance of capital budgeting and some of the tools which can be used in the process. Tools discussed include payback period, the accounting rate of return, net present value (NPV), the internal rate of return (IRR) and the profitability index. Consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of these ...

This 20 page paper had an in-depth review of Rodney Wilson's seminal text "economic development in the Middle East". The paper takes a broad overview of the contents of the book, the questions it asks and the general approach it adopts in discussing the issues. Following this the review considers some of the most ...

This 3 page paper looks at the issue of the environmental crisis and the financial crises, and argues that the adoption of environmental policies and practices by businesses, or the 'greening' of business could serve a duel purpose and could help to support economic revival and development. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5-page paper examines any impact of macro events on China Mobile Ltd. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper suggests that cartels, far from being economic boogeys, are actually efficient when it comes to market pricing and structure. Bibliography lists 2 sources.