Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 5 page paper considers how we might try to place a value on the brands of these two companies using share value and the annual accounts. The writer calculates a value for each brand name and then compares them. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of hedge funds, with attention on George Soros's windfall in 1992 that almost broke the English bank. Also discussed is the Asian monetary crisis and the role of hedge funds in that crisis. The effect of these funds on economies is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.

This 26 page paper considers the way in which it was considered in 2000 that the US economy may develop. The paper considers the different indicates and what they meant, how they may be interpreted and why they may indicate a soft or a hard landing. The writer then considers the impact that this may ...

This 10 page paper considers the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and why in fulfilling this role the organization may be seen as controversial in the way in encourages globalisation. The writer takes a balanced approach looking at both the advantages and positive influences of the WTO as well as the negative aspects ...

A 60 page comprehensive paper about the economic crises in Mexico. Historically, Mexico has experienced an economy that is either boom or bust. In the last three decades, for instance, there have been periods of significant growth only to be interrupted by five different economic collapses. The last collapse of the macroeconomy was 1994-1995. This ...

This 7 page paper provides information on the U.S. economy in 2002 as well as forecasts for the future, primarily through 2004. Information is derived from The Conference Board, the Office of Economic Analysis, and the Cato Institute. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the statement that budgetary controls will save more than they cost to implement. The writer argues that this may be true in most cases, but not all. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This paper discusses the budgetary control system in a corporation, its advantages and disadvantages. The paper does not advocate one or the other, but points out the pros and cons of this accounting method. Bibliography lists 15 sources.`

This 33 page paper considers numerous questions asked by the student, including the preparation of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flow statements. As well as answering numerous questions on a wide range of financial aspects of accounting in the UK. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the changes that have been seen in the Italian bond market as a result of the introduction of the Euro. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8 page paper answers asked by the student on how bond yields are calculated, and the information they give for investment strategy choices.

This 10 page paper demonstrates how cash flow statements should be drawn up in compliance with FRS1, and how they can be analysed once drawn up.

This 5 page paper focuses on New Deal policies and also looks at how they have persisted throughout the ages. Some unemployment statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the role of the Federal Reserver Board during the 1970s. Several points of view are noted in respect to monetary policy and its effects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper discusses foreign investment and real estate in Singapore and Malaysia. Under examination are the economic and marketing propoperty climates of these two rival countries, during the 1990s -- two countries that are located next to one another. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the rights and responsibilities of minority shareholders contrasting the UK and the US. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This paper is mainly a tutorial, indicating what items and functions need to be included in a report from a company;s CFO to CEO. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the impact of the euro six months after its hard currency launch of January, 2002. The main premise of the paper is that while multinational companies and international banks have seen little difference, the impact has been more psychological and consumer-oriented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the performance of Cable and Wireless in the short and longer term. The writer then consider the compliance of the accounts with UK accounting standards and the limitations of the accounts. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses why a company does not need an 'independent' audit committee if 'independent' is interpreted to mean external. This essay discusses the roles of the corporate board's audit committee and how these roles have changed over the years. The writer concludes there are sufficient regulations and requirements from the SEC ...

This 7 paper considers the statement that “A single set of multi-purpose financial statements are unable to satisfy the needs of Shareholders for both a stewardship report and a report to assist the prediction of future cash flows”. The writer consider this along with the role and expectations of the external reports. The bibliography cites ...

An 11 page paper answering 8 questions about the origins of the Great Depression and whether the same events could happen today. Some questions ask for the writer's opinion, and that is reflected consistently in the message that we need less government, not more. The paper recommends that the salvation of Social Security ...

This 7 page paper discusses globalization effects on the modern state. Examples of how globalization has produced favorable results are given. Future direction of the state and globalization offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 24 page paper provides an overview of five different sectors and two indices derived from the Morgan Stanley Capital International(MSCI). The paper demonstrate that in the final analysis, countries do matter. The influence of different markets, regions and nations are discussed inclusive of factors such as currency problems, unemployment and the effect of 9/11. ...