Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

In 2 page the author discusses the major advantages and disadvantages of fixed exchange rates. " Some posit that fixed exchange rates are advantageous. Others argue that they are not. Overall, there are more positive consequences than negative ones to having a fixed exchange rate. When the rates are not fixed, there is too much ...

A 6 page examination of the move towards a common currency in Europe called the Euro. Issues discussed include the benefits of the Euro in regards to a world currency and also world unification. The current situation is discussed, in that the euro will be fully in effect on January 1, 1999, as well as ...

A 5 page paper discussing the introduction of the euro (EMU) and the extent to which it will reduce the 'home bias' of portfolio managers in the U.S. Also reviewed are several issues relating to the euro and how it will affect the UK's pound sterling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 28 page paper discusses the currency devaluation and economic crisis in Russia. Possible reasons for the current dire economy are discussed as are its effects on banks, securities, and restructuring and payments of debts to both domestic and foreign sources. The budget and labor problems are also discussed. The crisis did not really begin ...

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the break up of the U.S.S.R. including the causes and who is to blame. Gorbachevs role is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SA19USSR .wps

A 5 page paper refuting the central ideas behind a 'World Unified Currency' plan (W.U.C.). The writer describes the economic problems that would result from countries being able to choose their own exchange rate, troubles experienced by private industry, the destruction of capitalism, and more. It is concluded that as difficult as it may be, ...

A 4 page paper that addresses three essential questions concerning globalizaiton, wage stagnation,& Third World Growth and Prosperity in chapters 1, 3 & 4 of Krugman's book. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay exploring the economy of France as it prepares to enter the European Monetary Union. France has historically been known as a welfare state due to its many and varied entitlement programs. With the EMU looming in the near future, France must make some dramatic changes in its fiscal policies. This writer ...

A 6 page paper that proposes that based on the human resources available, the amount of resource support India needs to improve its infrastructure, and what the U.S. could learn from India's fast-moving economic growth and improvement, the United States should continue to invest resources in India. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Often used by the United States in response to either human rights or military issues intervention, economic sanctions have been thought to be effective and productive. Woodrow Wilson believed that economic sanctions were an 'economic, peaceful, silent, deadly enemy.' That position is being rethought by many, however, particularly in the area ...

30 pages in length. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was established as a means by which Canada, Mexico and the United States could effectively bolster their economies, their work forces and their political status. In more finite terms, it was formed to promote a climate of fair marketing, improve investment opportunities, protect industrial ...

A 10 page paper discussing NAFTA as it relathes to economic principles using, for the most part, intherviews conducthed with three Mexican citizens and three Americans. An illustration of the facts and figures as they relathe to NAFTA are firs discussed. This is followed by a section that discusses the individuals who were intherviewed. ...

10 pages in length. The buildup and anticipation that the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) conjured made it appear as though it would be the saving grace for a drooping United States economy. However, enough time has gone by since the Agreement's implementation to determine that, for the most part, NAFTA has not ...

A 23 page research paper that analyzes the congressional budget process, paying particular attention to ways political parties and their congressmen influence budget outcomes. The writer highlights the concepts of majority rules as well as common tactics such as persuasion, bargaining, and threats, and also discusses the way a new presidential tool, the line-item veto, ...

A 5 page paper reconciling the relationships between supply-side economics, tax cuts and the apparent route to the true reduction of national debt. Studies have shown that the most successful of the European countries working to bring their economies in line for membership in the EMU have been the ones that have combined governmental spending ...

A 3 page overview of the budget deficit and its effects on the economy—past and future. The writer posits that the future relies on support of the Balanced Budget Amendment. Bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page examination of the current (1998) status of the National Deficit and those factors which affect it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in which the writer examines the 1996 U.S. Presidential race as having largely been a question of economy. Clinton's role and ideology in U.S. economic policy are looked at as are Bob Dole's counter attacks. All are evaluated with respect to the election's outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page essay on the effects of consumer behavior in response to Ronald Reagan's economic policies. Immediately after taking office in 1981, he began instituting a series of economic policies that came to be known as 'Reaganomics.' For the eight years immediately preceding the Reagan era, there was no growth in real household ...

8 pages of argument against the Balanced Budget Amendment. Makes very clear, concise points supported by statistics and historical facts. Bibliography lists 9 sources. (see more under category U.S. government & politics).

A 6 page paper that tracks the successes and failures of the budget deficit between 1992-1996, according to the economists and political figures. The paper proposes that evidence shows that although the federal deficit has been reduced significantly, individual states are floundering and may add to the deficit in the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

40 pages discussing from a feminist's viewpoint how changing social structures have brought about "the Feminization of poverty." Numerous case studies are backed-up by relevant statistical data to prove thesis. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.

5 pages in length. As the United States makes its entrance into the new millenium, it has a strong economy but does it possess the fortitude that will continue to establish it as an effective world leader? There exist myriad concerns with regard to this very issue of whether or not America still has what ...

This 9 page paper delves into the very controversial issue of poverty and why it exists. The culture of poverty thesis is explained but the position that the phenomenon could be resolved if only people would develop a work ethic is supported. Lawrence M. Mead is referenced several times. Bibliography lists 6 sources

A 5 page paper which hypothesizes that high population rate contributes to high poverty rates in the country of Peru. Many influential changes have occurred to Peru in the last few decades, one of which is an incredibly rise in population and an incredible distinction between rural and urban life. This paper illustrates issues such ...