Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

A 5 page paper that discusses the four typical types of financial statements public companies must construct and submit. How these statements are used is also discussed. Finally, the regulations that require these statements are reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper is an analysis of British Airways and their financial position. The paper considers the accounting ratios and the results over the last few years, 1998 – 2001. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers a fictitious portfolio made up of real shares. The writer analyses the portfolio and considers the influence of the risk and the impact of removing the worst and best performing shares before making an investment recommendation. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines how an individual, immigrating to this country with nothing, could become incredibly successful. Andrew Carnegie is used as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the economy of Iraq. The writer looks at the current situation, how this occurred and the impact it has on the country and its occupants. The bibliography cites 5 sources

This 7 page paper consider the history, strategy and financial performance of this well known mobile phone manufacturer. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5 page paper is a critical look at the International Monetary Fund and how it operates by attempting to impose its will on the countries who borrow funds. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5 page paper analyses the liquidity of Coca-Cola by using the current ratio and the acid test. The current situation (2001) is put into both historical context and sector context by comparing the figures with past performance as well as with rival company Pepsi Co. The writer also considers how the asset and liability ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the labor theories of Marx and Smith as described in the Wealth of Nations by Smith and Das Kapital by Marx. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 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 lists 10 ...

This 7 page paper consider the way in which business combinations were seen as treated and how the regulations have changed with the FASB Statements No. 141, Business Combinations and No. 142, introduction of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the use of NPV (net present value), as a capital appraisement tool and considers if it may be seen as the most superior measure by looking at its advantages and its shortfalls. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers this acquisition by considering the motives and hopes for the mergers and comparing them with the reality. The results of the merger are considered and the failure of the desired economies of scope and scale are discussed with the potential reasons for the current failure. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

This 7 page paper considers the way that market segmentation in this industry is manifested and its' importance in terms of the purchase decision, the types of purchases made and the choice of intermediary. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the simple fact that the business ventures that prove to be the most successful are those with the best investors. When the combination of an entrepreneur with a particular vision is backed by the strength of a financial partner who has confidence in the venture, an important aspect of the overall business effort is satisfied. This ...

This 5 page paper explains the Lewis model of urban and rural development proposed in 1954. The writer outlines the logic behind the model and then considers the flaws with the assumptions that its relies on. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the effects of war on the national economy. Though the "typical" response to wartime activity is that the national economy improves, this is no typical situation. We are not officially at war with any particular country, which likely has a dampening effect on releasing the beneficial economic aspects ...

A 10 page paper discussing Switzerland's reluctance to join the EU. Switzerland may not always remain outside the EU. There appears to be little reason now not to join its European neighbors, now that the EU has been in place for nearly two full years. Before the EU actually took shape and ...

This 10 page paper looks at forty companies accessing their size by turnover, capitalisation and number of outstanding shares. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 6 page paper explains the way in which NPV can be calculated and then compared with IRR and ARR. This is demonstrated with a case study proved by the student.

This 5 page paper looks at the company Microsoft and consider whether or not the shares would be a good investment. The paper include 4 graphs to illustrate the points raised before the recommendation in made. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page papers considers a case study provided by the student. A data set has been provided and needs to be analysis by statistical means, including trend analysis, seasonal adjustments and linear regression. The writer explains how this is done and demonstrates with two graphs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. There are many factors to consider when investing. This paper discusses: why short-term investments are needed; long-term investments; risk factor, including emotional risk, and the relationship between risk and return. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper comparing Bank of America and Charter One Bank, discussing their points of focus and differing positions in their markets. The paper discusses Bank of America more fully in that it is the largest retail bank in the country. The paper discusses issues of profitability, liquidity and regulation. Bibliography ...

STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS AS This 6 page paper discusses the economy of Israel, analyzes the strengths, as well as threats and opportunities and includes a look at weaknesses in the region. Included are examples from corporate America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.