Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 5 page paper puts forward the case for investment in Softnet, looking at its' performance and the environment in general as well as other influential factors the paper cites reason that this may be a good investment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the economic classification theory of Egon Neuberger and its relevance in the emerging world economy. The paper strives to use Neuberger's classification system to characterize economies based solely on ownership of means of production. That classification had meaning before the fall of communism, but even China no longer qualifies as a centrally ...

This 10 page paper considers the similarities and differences between Hicks and Keynes arguing that Hicks was not a Keynesian. To undertake this the theories of both Keynes and Hicks are used, but emphasises is on the economic principals and determinants of economic stability. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of the Texas Lottery. Contrasts the importance of the lottery to the generation of state revenues and the potential for adverse societal impacts. Emphasizes that there are profits to be reaped but that these profits do not come in the form of lottery winnings. Instead, the Texas Lottery pays ...

A 7 page paper which presents an examination of how the welfare to work act has, and will, effect the economy of the country. Various statistics are provided as they involve some individual states. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

7 pages in length. Everybody knows that retailers anxiously await the Christmas shoppers to flock to their stores during the holidays in order to give the final shot in the arm to their year end sales. Sometimes an excellent shopping holiday can make the difference between a retailer ending up in the red or the black on bottom line ...

A 10 page paper. Many investors want to buy into IPOs but are they really that good an investment? This essay explores why IPOs are offered, who can really participate in them, and why they may not be such a good investment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the basics of this investment assessment model. The paper starts with a description of the CAPM, going on to demonstrate how it can be applied, discuss the value it has when applied to discounting of future returns as well as the disadvantages of the model. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

A 10 page paper discussing this Washington, D.C.-based company. Founded in 1982, the company astounded analysts years ago, and it appears to continue to do so. It outperforms its industry in all measures, and the path of its stock price provides a refreshing counterpoint to the daily dismal news of tech stocks' new lows. The ...

A five page paper which looks at the rationale behind the foundation of the World Bank and the IMF, and considers how far the Bank’s structure and function can be seen as having a salient influence on the development of global economic stability and world peace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper providing analyst opinions and financial data for the purpose of determining an earnings forecast for the company in the upcoming two years. The paper uses balance sheets and income statements, as well as analyst assessments of Nike's industry and the changing economic landscape in issues such as consumer confidence. The paper does not ...

An eight page paper which analyses the causes underlying the globalisation of world poverty, and considers the role which the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organisation have played in increasing the domestic economic instability of developing nations and in widening the divide between rich and poor countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 5 page paper discussing approaches to correcting at least three years' of "creative bookkeeping." CEO White's solution may not serve the letter of the law, but it does serve its intent. Kant's emphasis on the intentions of the players can be viewed in a positive light, and so can the outcome to which Aristotle was dedicated. ...

This 8 page paper answers questions posed by the student regarding economics issues. The paper includes an outline and explanation of the concept of diminishing return, aspects of economics such as pricing in a monopoly, the calculation of inflation, the calculation of GDP, and other macro influences on a market. The paper includes the questions ...

This 5 page report discusses international Internet gambling in the context of thinking exercised by a liberal Marxist. The traditional Marxist viewpoint follows the original thinking of Karl Marx that all events in human society are determined by economic forces. Marx’s ultimate goal was to liberate the world from the evil of acquisitive materialism and lead the human race to a ...

6 pages in length. Includes Outline. Virtually every service you would do at a brokerage house can now be done online. Investors can open individual and joint accounts (cash, margin, or options) as well as corporate and partnership accounts. If you are interested in custodial accounts for minors or estate and trust accounts for you or family members, ...

A seventeen page paper which considers whether the theories of Malthus and his modern successors can be described as ‘doomsday economics’. The writer looks at several different viewpoints on global economics, in terms of the difficulties of assessing population increase, food supply and productivity, and the impact which development in the industrialised West has had ...

This 12 page paper looks at the way in which capital may be treated as a resource as well as the way strategic use of working capital and its active management may reduce the amount of working capital required, facilitating other capital opportunities. The paper explains in simple terms how this can be undertaken including ...

This 8 page paper considers the role of activity costing sand the benefits that this accounting tool appears to imply, such as increased transparency. The paper argues that many of the perceived benefits are not always realized and explains why this may occur. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the theories of different economists and sociologists with regard to the instigation and implementation of a minimum wage, and considers how far different socio-economic structures would support such an innovation. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 10 page paper considers the role of inflation by looking at the issue by discussing whether or not it would be right for The Bank of England to follow the lead of the Federal Reserve and lower interest rates. The second part of the paper then considers the effect the drop in interest rates ...

This 5 page paper consider the hypothetical situation where a discovery for AIDS is found. The direct and indirect economic aspects of a company holding the monopoly on the cure are discussed in the first part of the paper, with the second part of the paper considering the rationale behind the granting of patent ...

A 6 page paper discussing two news articles in terms of economic measures. One is centered on the crisis in California surrounding deregulation of electric utilities; the other discusses gas prices. Neither possesses great price elasticity, neither is considered a luxury. Even so, a supply and demand graph applies to electricity and one of consumer choice ...

This 6 page paper looks at consumer choices as examined by supply and demand curves as well as indifference maps and budget lines. To do this the paper examines two article that are concerned with changes in supply and demand taken form the Los Angeles Times Business Section. The paper included three graphs and the ...

5 pages. We have all seen the ads touting individuals who have made millions by investing in real estate. And while it is true that property investments can be a valuable asset to any portfolio, there are many factors to consider when one faces a decision in real estate investments. This paper serves to consider some of ...