Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 3-page paper focuses on the assumptions and predictions of the new classical model of economics. Also included in this paper are policy implications and analysis pertaining to this theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 20 page paper (not including table of contents), examines the clothing retailer Next PLC. The paper begins by looking at the development of the company, its’ placement in the industry and the way that the industry may develop. The paper then conducts an in-depth financial ratio analysis of the company, explaining what each ratio ...

This 5 page paper considers how oil prices have changed since the 1970’s and identifies the influences of those changes. The paper focuses on issues impacted ion the supply of oil, looking at the role of OPEC and the political as well as economic factors. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 20 page paper examines the different ways of calculatingthe cost of capital for a multinational company where there are many different risk factors that can impact on costs, such as exchange rate risks. The paper considers the methods which include looking at the cost of equity and the cost of debt, with consideration ...

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review of research addressing the effects of alcohol on women. The writer points out that there is a mounting body of evidence that indicates that alcohol consumption is a far riskier activity for women than for men. This examination of the effects of alcohol consumption on ...

A 6 page paper discussing the benefits of activity-based costing, specifically as a proposed financial control measure the Bally Total Fitness. The company’s revenues plunged in a single year; this paper is a white paper furnished to a group of consultants that wants to approach Bally with its ideas for assistance. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper considers why central bank independence is generally considers as advantageous for the creation of price stability by reducing inflationary pressures. The paper looks at the way that an independent bank may operate form a politically control central bank and then assess the real value of independence. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 4 page paper examines the financial performance of McDonalds in 2002 and compares it to 2001 as well as with the industry averages and to the performance of close competitor Wendy’s. The financial results and ratios are interpreted and trends are identified to indicate the companies areas of weakness and potential improvement. The bibliography ...

This 16 page paper is an examination of the financial performance and prospects of the Swiss healthcare company Roche Holdings. The paper starts by looking at the recent developments such as drug developments and the way sales have performed since the 2002 annual accounts. The paper then undertakes an in-depth financial analysis. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page paper looks at the projections which have been made for the US in terms of short and long term GDP performance starting in 2003, and two year performance on inflation, interest rates, unemployment, population and labour force growth as housing provision. The paper shows how the different forecasts interact. The bibliography cites ...

This 3-page paper reviews Paul Clikeman's article "Where Auditors Fear to Tread," which was published in the August, 2003 edition of The Internal Auditor. Clikeman's assertion is that, even in this auditing atmosphere of transparency and rules, manipulation of earnings statements can still get companies in trouble. He offers solutions for auditors to get out ...

This 3 page paper examines Saudi Arabia as a potential business destination. This includes some background of Saudi Arabia, statistics on economy and trade information of imports and exports, and details of population, inflation, unemployment and politics. The bibliography cites 1 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the question of what it will take for the US economy to recover. This paper considers the impacts of September 11th and the changes in the economy in recent years, addressing specifically what elements must change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that occured in the 1990s that resulted in globalism. From fashion to the environment to economic changes to multiculturalism, globalism emerged as a significant world view that shaped the transformation of many industries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper assesses the value of the supply and demand model in explaining real world economic behaviour. The paper looks at the various components of this model and then gives examples fort he real world to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses social space, structures, habitus, practices, symbolic capitalization, legitimacy and symbolic domination. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper focuses on the U.S. economy and predictions made in a 2000 article. Those predictions are carefully evaluated to see what writers got right and what they got wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page papers shows the student how to perform calculations to convert imperial to metric conversion and exchange rate calculations. The student asks specific questions and these are shown in a step by step manner so that a student could follow the same steps with other questions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the company Eastman Kodak Inc to determine of the shares should be bought or sold. The paper examines the companies financial performance and looks at several ratios before making a sell recommendation. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 12-page paper analyzes various articles from the Wall Street Journal has they pertain to financial and accounting topics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which critically describes and examines the text, provides author biographical information as relevant to enhancing the reader's understanding of the book and offers an appraisal based on the author's aims and purposes.

During the period of 1873 – 1896 growth in world trade was very low. Various depression were seen throughout the world, this 3 page paper considers Great Britain and identifies who the winners and the losers were in relation to the depression in Britain. The bibliography cites 3 sources

A 21 page paper discussing the spending habits of two female students at Northern Kentucky University. Tuition and books are only the beginning, as Ashley’s and Nicole’s spending records reveal. Both girls live on campus in the least expensive dorm room available, and each have the least expensive meal plan that the school ...

This 5-page paper examines the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, and how it can be used to help regulate depository institutions to create an efficient and safe system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper draws on tools of economic theory in order to assess the importance of economic concepts in the determination of the world oil price since 1973. The paper looks at numerical supply and demand curve equations, the excess demand curve, and game theory. The bibliography cites 3 sources.