Economics

The Evolution of the Economy - A 7 PAGE PAPER discussing the evolution of the economy! Great paper, extensive vocabulary! - "Now let us profoundly analyze what exactly is the economic boom of a nation. As we begin our analysis, it is highly important for the reader to be enlightened with the
fact that it is necessary to think the right way if he has to understand this immensely valuable message.
T he reader will have to discredit all economic and political concepts and thoughts in considering the planet earth
as a single nation and its people as just its citizens with no individual nationalities."

The Myth of the Earnings Yield - A 4 PAGE PAPER describing and analysing the websites of Sam Vaknin's Psychology, Philosophy, Economics and Foreign Affairs Web Sites. Very comprehensive paper ideal for an analysis paper for any business course! - "A very slim minority of firms distribute dividends. This truism has revolutionary implications. In the absence of dividends, the foundation of most - if not all - of the financial theories we employ in order to determine the value of shares, is falsified. These theories rely on a few implicit and explicit assumptions: (a) That the (fundamental) "value" of a share is closely correlated (or even equal to) its market (stock exchange or transaction) price (b) That price movements (and volatility) are mostly random, though correlated to the (fundamental) "value" of the share (will always converge to that "value" in the long term) (c) That this fundamental "value" responds to and reflects new information efficiently (old information is fully incorporated in it)"

Notes on the Economics of Game Theory - A 10 PAGE PAPER analysing the Economics of game theory, an extremely thoughtful and analytical paper. A great resource for any business course! - "Could Western management techniques be successfully implemented in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) ? Granted, they have to be adapted, modified and cannot be imported in their entirety. But their crux, their inalienable nucleus - can this be transported and transplanted in CEE ? Theory provides us with a positive answer. Human agents are the same everywhere and are mostly rational. Practice begs to differ. Basic concepts such as the money value of time or the moral and legal meaning of property are non existent."

Economic Growth - A 3 PAGE PAPER WITH A HALF PAGE OF RESOURCES! Great paper with adequate research to back up the main points made in reference to today's economic growth. - "Economic growth refers to the rate of increase in the total production of goods and services within an economy. Economic growth increases the productivity capacity of an economy, thereby allowing more wants to be satisfied. A growing economy increases employment opportunities, stimulates business enterprise and innovation. A sustained economic growth is fundamental to any nation wishing to raise its standard of living and provide a greater well being for all. Gross domestic product (GDP) is the monetary value of all final goods and services produced in Australia over a specific period of time, usually a year. It is the total value of production within the economy. "

Federal Reserve System - A 7 PAGE 4 RESOURCE PAPER! Well written in response to a VERY difficult assignment involving research on the Federal Reserve System with adequate resource information enclosed. - "Why do a report on the Federal Reserve System? This is a question I went over in my head while making a decision on the type of report to do, and what I wanted to learn more about and why. Over the past few years I have realized the impact that the Federal Government has on our economy, yet I never knew enough about the subject to understand why. While taking this Economics course it has brought so many things to my attention, especially since I see inflation, gas prices, and interest rates on the rise. It has given me a better understanding of the affect of the Government on the economy, the stock market, the interest rates, etc. "

Free Market Defense - A 7 PAGE 6 RESOURCE PAPER! A paper on a complex subject including GREAT resources which are available through print and also through the internet! Perfect for more complex business classes! - "Ludwig von Misis thoughts on human behavior, socialism, and money and credit have had a major impact on economic thought. He championed true free markets and is seen as a defender of liberty. Former President of the United States Ronald Reagan said "Ludwig von Mises was one of the greatest economic thinkers in the history of Western Civilization. Through his seminal works, he rekindled the flames of liberty. As a wise and kindly mentor, he encourages all who sought to understand the meaning of freedom. We owe him an incalculable debt"(Mises Institute). "

The Great Depression - A 6 PAGE 3 RESOURCE PAPER! A paper explaining the economic and historical impact of the Great Depression on the United States as well as the World Economy. - "The Great Depression was the worst economic slump ever in U.S. history, and one that spread to virtually the entire industrialized world. The depression began in late 1929 and lasted for about a decade. Many factors played a role in bringing about the depression; however, the main cause for the Great Depression was the combination of the greatly unequal distribution of wealth throughout the 1920's, and the extensive stock market speculation that took place during the latter part that same decade. The misdistribution of wealth in the 1920's existed on many levels. "

Chinese Economic Reform - A 16 page paper with a page of resources included and quoted throughout the paper! A well written paper on a very broad topic! - "Two years after the death of Mao Zedong in 1976, it became apparent to many of China's leaders that economic reform was necessary. During his tenure as China's premier, Mao had encouraged social movements such as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which had had as their base ideologies such as serving the people and maintaining the class struggle. By 1978 "Chinese leaders were searching for a solution to serious economic problems produced by Hua Guofeng, the man who had succeeded Mao Zedong as Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader after Mao's death" (Shirk 35). "

Financial Reporting - A 9 page paper with half a page of resources included. A well researched paper with all the pertinent information enclosed. - "On September 28, 1998, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Arthur Levitt sounded the call to arms in the financial community. Levitt asked for, "immediate and coordinated action& to assure credibility and transparency" of financial reporting. Levitt's speech emphasized the importance of clear financial reporting to those gathered at New York University. Reporting which has bowed to the pressures and tricks of earnings management."

Inflation Evaluation - An 11 page paper with half a page of resources quoted throughout the paper. This paper focusses on the concept of inflation and its effect on our economy. - "Today it is almost impossible to pick up a financial journal without seeing news on the bull market that some consider to be overvalued. Overvalued or fairly valued, only the future will show the truth. Either way, this market is one that has shown greater run ups and returns, than any other market in history. (Reference Appendix #1a) Recently the Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached historical highs and then receded back to previous levels, leaving investors who are used to consistent and record setting gains month after month, baffled. "

The History of Asian Economics - A 9 page 3 resource paper written on the history of the increasingly expanding economy of Asia as a whole. - "Korea was one of the poorest countries in world after experiencing two wars. World War II and Korean war (1950 ~ 1953). The country even experienced a food shortage so that it had to heavily rely on the foreign aid. Yearly per capita consumption was a mere $88 as late as 1965. However, since 1965, Korea has been transformed from its underdeveloped agricultural economy to a leading Newly Industrializing Country."