Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 8 page paper provides an analysis of unit pricing and how it affects business, particularly in an the face of industry expansion. Formulae to calculate the long-run industry supply curve if provided along with a graph illustrating applicable concepts for a hypothetical example. Free outline included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the classic coming-of-age novel by Canadian author Mordecai Kravitz. The writer discusses how the relationships in the novel provide the motivation that propels Kravitz toward financial success over all other considerations. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. In this age of acquisitions and mergers, corporate fraud and white-collar crime, there must be a way to track income which gets figuratively swept under the carpet when the auditors come through. One way to discover these hidden assets is through newfound income recognition procedures, also commonly known as forensic ...

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 ...

8 pages in length. Explains the Social Security program, why it is likened to a pyramid scheme and the future of Social Security. A person who retired in 1940 earned a return on his contributions of approximately one hundred thirty five percent. Those type rates did not last too long, but the ...

5 pages. Describes the relationship between public option and public relations. The theoretical and social implications are discussed. There is a distinct relationship between public option and public relations. We find that there are not only social implications but also theoretical implications that arise when considering these two items. It is ...

This 7 page paper considers the way in which national income is calculated in the United Kingdom. Subjects such as the gross domestic product (the GDP) balance of payment deficits and foreign income are all examined. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at fluctuations in price of this popular stock, primarily over the last part of the 1990s and through the start of the twenty-first century. Short term projections are provided. Information on changes within the company are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. This exceptional research paper examines the nature and importance of a system of internal control within an organization. The detailed procedures adopted by an enterprise to control its operations are collectively termed its system of internal control. As a firm grows, management finds it necessary to delegate authority ...

5 pages in length. Provides a look at the advantages of Internet trading, looking at the three most popular electronic investors: DLJDirect, Ameritrade and E-Trade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Discusses the supply curve of a firm in perfect competition and whether in the short run it is the same as the marginal cost curve above the average fixed cost curve. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. Compares and contrasts these two theories, their similarities and differences. Much has been written and discussed concerning the comparison of the theory of constraints versus activity based costing. However, the main thing to remember is that the theory of constraints should not be viewed as competing against the activity based ...

5 pages in length. Ethical issues are always of importance in all walks of life, but to a Certified Public Accountant ethics are a daily concern of the industry. This paper focuses on the ethical issues of a CPA preparing tax forms for a client. Explains the concerns about the future considerations ...

7 pages in length. A case study in which financial statements are prepared for a toy company. Includes a budgeted production sheet, budgeted cost of goods manufactured statement, cash budget, proforma income statement and proforma balance sheet. The information in this paper can be useful when applied to any type of company. ...

30 pages in length. While banks are still the superior factions in the financial system, other financial intermediaries are growing in importance. Banks of course are vital to economic activity because they reallocate money, or credit, from savers who have a temporary surplus of it, to borrowers, who can make better use of ...

A 5 page research paper that examines several questions relative to the world system theory of Immanuel Wallerstein. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. The generally accepted accounting principles and the international accounting standards have some differences and some similarities. How they relate to each other and their applicability in Singapore are the subject of this paper. The GAAP exists in order to engender public trust by providing independently verified financial information. ...

10 pages in length. This paper explains the usefulness of the capital market equilibrium and four-way equivalence models in domestic and international firms. In examining the international capital market equilibrium there can be used a framework of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) as well. The risk and rate of return should ...

This 7 page paper presents a critical analysis of the rise in interest rates brought on by the Bank of England. An overall macroeconomic analysis is provided along with explanations of monetarism versus Keynesian economic theory. Projections for the future health of the English economy are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. Considered perhaps the most important concerns in any presidential candidate's political platform is that which addresses economic policy; indeed, this is certainly the case with regard to the current stance between George W. Bush and Al Gore's candidacies. It can readily be argued that while studying each man's stance ...

This 10 page paper considers the use and calculation of elasticity measures when determining price and profit. Elasticity of price on demand and supply are examined. Influencing factors and examples are given to illustrate these variant determinants clearly. The paper then goes on to discuss the correct usage of elasticity and how maximisation of profits ...

This 7 page paper considers on the arguments for and against the legalisation and decriminalisation of drugs. The economic influences are central to the paper with issues such as supply and demand on prices and the elasticity of different addictive products considered. The paper contains 1 graph. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Recovering from the World War II was no easy feat. The battle, which was the largest and most expensive in history, proved to be a physical and moral albatross around the political necks of all who were a part. To think that entire cities were devastated, entire populations ...

This 5 page paper considers to role of supply and demand on price. Graphs are included to illustrate the ways in which price equilibrium may be influenced by different external factors such as substitutes and durability. The idea of price elasticity is also discussed. The paper uses an example of a small house building firm ...

5 pages. Classical theorists are most times at odds with Keynesians in regards to tax policies. What type of taxes would the Classical theorists support as opposed to those of a Keynesian? Different economical theoretical perspectives on tax policy, both of the classical and Keynesian theorists, are examined in this paper. ...