Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

A 4 page essay comparing the successes and failures of import substitution industrialization and export promotion manufacturing programs instituted in Chile and Costa Rica in the 1980's, with Costa Rica as the pilot program. Their successes have taken different paths, not all of which have been expected, but they have both experienced successes, nonetheless. Bibliography ...

A 12 page research paper on how the drug trade itself and how Colombia's reputation as a drug trafficking center have impacted the country's Colombian economy. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the Cuban economy and Castro's claim that the country is moving toward a market economy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The economy of the socialist country is analyzed in this 8 page paper. At issue is whether or not the rosy picture as presented by Vice President Carlos Lage and President Fidel Castro is accurate. Economic indicators are explored in addition to a look at how the people live. Class differences are noted. Bibliography lists ...

In 8 pages the author discusses Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The life of Fidel Castro has had many ups and downs. He has been taunted as a revolutionary and he has overthrown a dictator. Some see him as a dictator, but he has done all that he can to save his country from the hostilities ...

A 10 page paper looking primarily at late 1990's economic developments in China, with an eye toward answering the above question. China is in the process of moving from a market-driven socialist economy to one that, while freer, cannot be termed a totally free economy. Already, the economic boom in progress since 1987 has ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of China's economy in light of the relationship with the United States and considers the impacts of economic reforms initiated in the 1970s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 25 page paper that strives to demonstrate the differences in the economies between these two cultures. The writer discusses much about the recent reversion of Hong Kong back to Chinese rule, and what effects that will have on its economy and government.

A 10 page research paper exploring the pros and cons of the rapprochement of Hong Kong to China. The writer explores historical Chinese and Hong Kong economics, shifting politics and policies, and different sides of the argument in terms of the dual economies of 1998. Bibliography lists14 sources.

5 pages in length. Already the largest manufacturer of labor-intensive products in the world, China appears to be poised for nothing more than impressive growth, and is expected to out-perform the anticipated $1.1 trillion GDP of ASEAN by 2010. The good fortune in China is skewed, however, with most of the foreign companies being located ...

A 10 page paper research paper discussing the present status of US/China economic relations and considering past and present indicators that could impact the future of Sino-American trade. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 20 page research paper examining much of the phenomenal growth of China's economy. There are three basic sections: overall Trade Policy, Foreign Investment Policy and Foreign Exchange Rate Policy. The trade policy section lightly discusses the WTO, of which China is not a member, but deals extensively with the ever-intense issue of renewing China's ...

An 8 page paper presenting the universalist's argument that yes, the US should continue to trade with China under the most favorable conditions possible. The paper presents the conservative, and some say uncaring, view as described by economics scholars from the Brookings and Cato Institutes. Those who claim that human rights issues should be paramount ...

A 5 page paper discussing the special problems of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China not found in any other country. China is still fairly attractive for FDI, but not to the extent they have been overly hospitable to multinational corporations. The company only needs to be aware of the problems specific to China. While ...

A 13 page report discussing the significance of tourism in two major Latin American countries--Mexico and Costa Rica. The writer discusses the impact tourism has on economic development as well as the social implications of the tourist industry. In the end, the writer provides the opinion that tourism is not a viable option to promote ...

A 4 page look at the Mexican Peso crisis of the 1990's and some of the factors concerning President Bill Clinton's decision to bail Mexico out. A good overview of economic reasons for the devaluation of the Peso is provided and Clinton's plan is criticized based upon available economic research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In this 5 page essay, the writer examines what U.S. actions (or lack thereof) in responses to the Peso crisis might suggest about our post-Cold War foreign policy. The role of Congress, the President, and various other political factors are assessed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This comprehensive 7 page overview provides a complete economic discussion of the Peso crisis in Mexico (1990's) and some of its implications. The writer discusses Mexico's markets of change, faltering economy, and lack of stability. A number of alternatives are presented and evaluated-- with recommendations being made for the best one. The paper concludes with ...

A 7 page research paper comparing the economies of China and Nigeria . The writer details the structure of the two economies, their major industries, and how they are managed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper in which the writer looks at the economies of people in the separate Canadian territories in relationship to settlement of the area, natural resources, political fight for survival in Canadian parliament--all based on the disparity in human geographics that has been established for centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper investigating the origins of New France and its economic importance to both Canada France. During the years between 1650 and 1750, the population of the territory, now known as Quebec, experienced significant growth. Under King Louis XIV and his first appointed Intendent, Quebec and its surrounding areas established successful agricultural ...

16 pages in length. An historical overview of Official Development Assistance (O.D.A.) and its importance to worldwide economic aid. The role of the IMF, World Bank, and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) are discussed in great detail. The case example of "The Colombo Plan" -- designed to assist developing countries in Asia and ...

A 4 page essay examining the organization and history of OPEC and its former and future effects on the world oil market. In response the the stranglehold the OPEC countries had on an industrialized world dependent on the oil that they exported, conservation and world-wide recession (due in part to the oil crisis beginning in ...

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the impact of globalization on unions, wages and employments, especially in light of world-wide trade policies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the issues surrounding the development of the Statement of Principles for the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and the attempts at forming a conceptual framework for accounting in the UK. This paper also considers the withdrawal of the Statement of Principles due to considerable criticisms in the business ...