Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 12 page paper considers different aspects of economic theory and measurement and their application. The paper applies them to the Singapore economy. The paper includes discussion and explanations on the measurements of Gross National Product (GNP), Gross Domestic product (GDP), as well as information and discussion on the crowding –out effect, 'sticky wages', aggregate ...

A 5 page paper which discusses, and analyzes, Oracle Systems Corporation, as it is detailed in a case provided by the student. No additional sources cited.

This 12 page paper considers various issues in Australian tax in response to questions asked by the student. The paper includes explanations and discussion on Capital Gains Tax (CGT), including the recent changes (effective from 21st September 1999), record keeping for the new Goods and Sales Tax (GST) as well as income and losses from ...

This 4 page paper considers the three statistical measures of mean, mode and median. The paper give an outline of their calculation with examples as well as explaining the advantages and disadvantages with examples of appropriate uses. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at office Depot Inc. for a financial perspective considering its current and historical position, it then goes on to look at the information systems and finally looks at the marketing of the company including the impact of the failed merger with Staples. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the operation of the stock market - where stocks come from, how investors can buy and sell them, and why investors want to buy an interest in stock-issuing corporations. The paper discusses the roles of the SEC, S&P 500, Dow-Jones Industrial Average and brokerage houses, as well as how market forces affect ...

This 8 page paper consider the way in which fiscal reforms have transformed the Australian Economy over the past 15 – 17 years. The interaction of different polices and factor's, from labour relations to interest rates and the trade deficit are included with evidence presented to support arguments made. The paper contains two graphs. The ...

5 pages in length. In this model paper the student is to choose a close-ended fund, and open-ended fund and an ADR or or American Depository Receipt. By looking at some of the pertinent ratios of these type funds it is possible to consider their worth in investment. It is beneficial for an investor to include each ...

5 pages in length. Describes AOL's financial status based on balance sheet as well as pertinent company ratios. Also gives a five year summary with the evolution of SGA and evolution of leverage factors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the economy of Gabon on Africa. The paper considers the background and then applies both Monetarist and Keynesian schools of though in order to explain why the economy has behaved in the way observed since the oil price crash of 1983. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page paper. Are annuities a good investment for retirement or to build personal wealth? This is the question addressed in this essay. The writer explains annuities, their benefits and disadvantages and offers experts' opinions regarding this form of investment. The writer also offers a personal opinion on whether or not to invest in ...

A 7 page paper discussing the bond market and changes within it. These changes may be in response to the uncertainty of just how long the US economy can continue to expand at the rates of recent years, or it may be that old standards are not as valid now as they were in the past. ...

8 pages in length. The Ready-to-drink fruit drink industry has become almost as big a marketing competition as have the so-called cola wars. This paper describes the RTD industry and its growth and marketing techniques, and compares it to that of the cola wars. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper argues that stock options, when used appropriately are a suitable motivation tool which can be good for the employee as well as the employer. The use of stock options are considered at different levels of the hierarchy and the negative factors are also discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper goes back to the late 1980's and early 1990's when bank failures were commonplace. The scandals are discussed and analyzed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at what an activity based system is, the way it may be used along with its advantages and disadvantages. The paper then ends with a case study of a successful company which has used this to system to change from a loss making company into a profitable and thriving organisation. ...

This 15 page analysis compares the three companies' by utilizing their financial ratios, balance sheets and other financial data. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper. What are the real effects of shoplifting? This is the question that is addressed in this essay. Shoplifting is the most common nonviolent crime in America. It is one that affects the business owner's profit and it is one that affects the consumer's prices and the economy in general. It is ...

3 pages in length. This paper discusses the U. S. as well as global economy and how the U. S. will be impacted in the year 2000. Includes a map of the U. S. showing resource depletion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper considers these two similar yet different types of investment. The paper has an in-depth look at the different characteristics of these two investment genres, giving examples of the advantages and disadvantages of the funds complete with example to emphasis the points. The final part of the paper looks at the performance ...

This 20 page paper considers different aspects of software agents from what they are and the range of their uses through to their application in financial markets and how they operate as well as some future uses. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

9 pages in length. Includes graphs and charts. Explains the current and future outlook for California with a tutorial-based explanation of economics terms and examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Gives industry detail about UK retailer Marks & Spencer, as well as the competitive structure of the industry. Future strategies are recommended for the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This well rounded informative 20 page paper looks at different aspects of business economics in order to give a clear and decisive description of the aspects and their influence. Aspects of economics covered include elasticity of price, income and cross elasticity, the causes of inflation, the causes of unemployment and appropriate responses, fixed and ...

6 pages in length. A discussion on how to build that retirement nest egg with existing funds in tax-preferred retirement accounts. Valuable information and an excellent study guide. Bibliography lists 5 sources.