Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 5 page paper look at the different issues that need consideration when investing in property. This includes the term of the investment, the type of property and the need to compare different returns on investments before going ahead. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the steel industry and the place that Nucor has in this industry and is based on a case study provided by the student. The paper looks to examine this by answering specific questions asked by the student. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the U.S. economy and things that affect it. Financial markets within the U.S. and worldwide are the focus of this paper. The paper supports the idea that the economy is not heading towards a major recession. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 18 page paper considers the concept of human capital theory and then discusses how the theory can be applied, its' strengths and weaknesses as well as the opinions of the economic community and the way we may apply the theory to the current economic and social conditions. The bibliography cites 16 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the GDP figures for the United States going back to 1995, discusses what they are, how they are formulated, the impact any tax changes might have in the future and the way that other factors influence the GDP. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

7 pages in length. This paper includes two essays, each based on a different article in the Wall Street Journal, which will focus on the market for online education. Demand has shifted from bricks and mortar learning to e-learning. Each essay will include an analysis of the article using the model of consumer choice, example indifference curve and ...

This 5 page paper looks at this internet based company and assesses it performance form specific questions asked by the student. Aspects such as earnings per share, investments and stock options are included in the discussion, The paper includes two graphs and the bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 20 page paper looks at the introduction of the Euro as a single European currency. The paper look at the pro's and con's that any country would need to consider if looking to join or refrain form joining a single currency. Political, constitutional and social implications are considered in addition to the economic influences ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which the United Kingdom recovered form the depression of the 1930's. Measures such as devaluation, trade tariffs and withdrawal from the gold standard are all discussed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the accounting practices in these countries compare. With both countries being members of the single European market it may be expected that the accounting standard would be the same, but as this paper demonstrates similarities do exist, but they are by no means identical. The ...

This 5 page paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the use of convertible securities by both the company and the investor. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at these three sheets used in annual accounts, the paper explains how to out them together or understand them and provides example frameworks for the student to use. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the growth in the UK economy and its relationship to the export market. The paper uses statistical measures such as GDP, inflation, as well as import and export rates to ascertain the correlation and graphs are used to enhance the understanding for the student. The bibliography cites 10 ...

A thirteen page paper which charts the rise and fall of the south-east Asian nations known as the Asian Tigers, and looks at the way in which massive foreign investment had a negative impact on the domestic economies of these countries, resulting in the slump and recession of the 1990s. The relative success of Taiwan ...

This 20 page paper looks at the introduction of the Euro as a single European currency. The paper look at the pro's and con's that any country would need to consider if looking to join or refrain from joining a single currency. Political, constitutional and social implications are considered in addition to the economic influences ...

This 20 page paper looks at the way in which the value of the euro fell against the dollar in 2000. The paper starts with background to the European Union, and looks at the background to the single European currency and its strengths and weaknesses. The final paper of the paper examines the movement ...

6 pages. Using statistics that reflect different areas of the economy, this paper will provide information which will lead to interpretation of the current economy of the U.S. These statistics do not reflect any foreign information nor do they reflect on specific companies or the stock market. This is an invaluable research paper in using statistical resources which ...

This 16 page paper look at the way in which the interest rates and inflation rates have changed in Belgium during this period. To undertake this the period is divided into three time period, 1973- 1979, the time of the floating snake mechanism, 1979 – 1993, the time when the EU was growing, and 1994 ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which GDP is measured, the influences that may be seen on productively of a company or country, and finally, how this may apply to the final GDP by making a comparison between the US GDP and other countries. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the fiscal difficulties facing the European Monetary Union in terms of the diversity of financial stability within the member states, and the ways in which the European Central Bank has to structure its policies in order to address these problems and work towards achieving financial and political stability. Bibliography ...

This 10 page paper looks at the paradigm of game theory. The paper explains what game theory is where and how it works and the effects that it may have on a companies decision making processes. To aid understanding the paper uses an example of two companies and the outcomes that may be seen in ...

A 9 page paper examining the investment banking industry - what it does, who is involved and the extent of its reach. The paper discusses the state of investment banking's current activities as well as trends for the future, including the continuance of the trend toward consolidation of the industry. Employment in the industry represents high ...

20 pages in length. Answers five questions in a short format and one essay question. Pertains to the economic growth rate in Australia and what the country can do to increase this rate of growth; also addresses the electric deregulation issue. Uses same bibliography for all questions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the European Union as an optimal currency area and goes on to consider how this optimal area will be effected by the expansion of the EU and the potential costs and benefits. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the role of interest rates in a monetary union and discusses some of the reasons that the member states of a monetary union may need different interest rates. The bibliography cites 3 sources.