Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 8 page paper considers the changes in the current business environment which effects accounting information systems, the new approaches to management and their impact on information needs as well as the merits of the changes. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page paper, written in the aftermath of the Enron collapse, investigates what has occurred with the employees pensions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 8 page paper explains what is meant by a rights issue, how they work along with the advantages and disadvantages a rights issue will bring to both the company and the shareholders. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper deals with the Wealth of Nations books by Adam Smith. In particular, this paper addresses the book five, part three, section II of the collection which deals with education and provision for the education of the people. His ideas and how the privatization of schools would work are discussed and applied ...

This 5 page paper considers the subject of intangible assets. The writer outlines what they are, giving examples, and how they may be classified and treated in the accounts. After this the writers examines how we may try to value intangible assets that are not reflected in the accounts. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explains what a subscription issue is, and considers the advantages and the disadvantages of these type of share offers. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which share issues may be placed. Placing, also known as placement in the US has advantages and disadvantages when compared to open issues, the writer considers these differing aspects of this type of issue. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 9 page paper considers how we can apply this model to the UK retail sector. The writers uses different sectors, such as supermarkets and clothes retailers to illustrate the different structures that are seen along with the differing conducts. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the rule that allows for redemption of stock after the death of a corporation owner. Advantages of the tax code are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the effects that unemployment has upon poverty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the application of inferential tests on the real world. Using a fictional test which predicts the increase of productivity to a person's exercise in the morning before work. Description of variables, probability and a mention of chi-square. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper addresses security issues facing electronic banking, and banks in general. Authentication, electronic signatures and encryption along with related technologies are each discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the development of the economy in the North West of England. The paper considers the growth and trends in the area by way of regional economic theory. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of these taxes and relates it to the income tax. New changes on the horizon are highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages. This interesting paper on the monetary system in the United States first gives an overview of how important the driving force of money is in our society and culture. Given in both a historical and current view, the reader can clearly see how important money is in many ways for social ...

A 12 page paper. More than 20 years ago, Lester Thurow attempted to investigate the distribution of income as it compared to education. His work resulted in his proposition of the Job Competition Model and the Wage Competition Model. This paper explains these models by discussing research conducted by contemporary investigators. One set of researchers ...

A 5 page paper. China and India are both emerging markets with vast populations. This essay compares the two countries, including discussions on policies and risks of doing business in each nation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper focuses on low unemployment, low inflation, rapid and sustainable economic growth and the avoidance of current account balance of payment deficits. Considers these in the context of aggregate demand. Graph is included.

This 6 page paper considers two related questions, firstly the reasons that justify socialized medicine, this includes issues such as market failure, asymmetry of information leading to moral hazard as well as the ethical approach that favours a utilitarian system. The second part of the paper then considers how the economy is changing due ...

A 7 page paper. What is free trade and does it benefit or harm a nation? This is the question that is addressed in this paper. It is a topic that can spur heated debates but most of the arguments on either side are based on emotional reactions and many are based on misinformation. ...

A 6 page paper. The primary question addressed by the writer is: Does capitalism bring about democracy? If a country has a capitalistic economy, will that nation also adopt a democratic form of government? This is a highly debated question among economists and politicians. The writer provides evidence on both sides of the issue, using ...

A 5 page paper. The Economic Monetary Union (EMU) was outlined in the Treaty on European Union, signed in 1992 in Maastricht. Fifteen nations are now members with about twelve more applying for membership. The applicants are all transition economies who are struggling to meet the criteria to join. This paper outlines the criteria and ...

A 6 page paper discussing econometric assessment of the movement of gas prices using the variables of time of year, price movements and the price of crude oil. The paper provides a discussion of factors possibly affecting price and demand, including elasticity and producers’ share of the final price. The paper provides Department ...

7 pages. The years 1825-1925 marked many changes that took place in Mexico during this time of the Industrial Revolution. This paper will focus on the economic growth that was taking place and the changes in the social and economic climates of that time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages. 'Accounting for goodwill presents the accountant with no particular difficulties'. This statement is discussed critically, and is answered in relation to the relevant accounting codes. Particular points are suggested with examples from companies as a way to better understand exactly what goodwill accounting is. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...