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"Economic Issues Today", 2005.
This paper reviews "Economic Issues Today" by Robert B. Carson, Wade Thomas and Jason Hecht, which examines four issues from the viewpoint of three differing paradigms: Conservative, Liberal and Radical.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This paper explains that the first two issues, in "Economic Issues Today" by Carson, Thomas and Hecht, are problems within the marketplace--American agriculture and consumer welfare; the format is similar in that it begins with an explanation of the problem, followed by a synopsis of the solution and then a complete breakdown of the solution by paradigm. The author points out that the third issue is dealing with externalities, asking the question of how society can save the environment: The conservatives argue for the "fair" method that incorporates a cost-benefit technique, the liberal argument is that the "free market" does not always "ensure society's well being" and the radical argument is that conventional market-directed and government-directed efforts are likely to be insufficient. The paper relates that the last issue is "Big Business" in which the definition of the problem relates to an explanation of the distinction between the competitive market structures of monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly.
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"The introduction clearly and concisely explains alternative economic philosophies, beginning with a clarification of what happens "when economists disagree." It cites the example of George Soros, and acknowledges the economic debates of the Conservative, Liberal and Radical advocates. It also reminds the reader that alternative economic policies can become heated. The introduction then offers a general explanation of the role of ideology before the book then branches into specific dissections of the Conservative Paradigm, the Liberal Paradigm, and the Radical Paradigm, and uses examples of specific followers of each."
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Australian Economic Issues, 2002.
A critical discussion of current key macroeconomic issues and challenges faced by Australia today, including introduction to macroeconomic equilibrium and the three possible macroeconomic equilibrium conditions.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This papers discusses current key macroeconomic issues (with examples) in Australia today. It covers issues such as current account balance, employment rate, globalization, and economic growth. Evidence and recent statistics have been used to support the arguments. The second part of the paper examines the meaning and three different kinds of macroeconomic equilibrium conditions.
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"There are many macroeconomic issues and challenged faced by Australia today. One of the current key macroeconomic challenges is the improvement of the current account balance. According to Taylor & Moosa, current account balance is the ?value of exports minus the value of imports plus net factor income from abroad plus net transfers abroad? (2000: 425). In most recent years, Australia has had both a trade deficit and a current account deficit. The trend estimate of the current account balance was a deficit of $5,118m in December 2001 (ABS, 2001). A current account deficit means Australians receive fewer payments than they make to other countries. That is, payments to Australia for exports plus factor payments and transfer payments to Australia were less than payments by Australians for imports plus factor payments and transfer payment to other countries. If Australians receive less than they pay, then they must borrow from overseas, or equivalently, foreigners must increase their net assets in Australia."
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Trade Issues in Economic Development, 2005.
Examines trade issues pertaining to globalization.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 95.95
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Today, globalization and world trade are being spurred on by new advances in technology, finance and social understanding. This report present insights into trade issues as they relate to economic development, globalization and developing countries.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Trade Barriers
Oil
World Debt
World Banks
Globalization
Conclusion
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"But, there are negatives regarding globalization as well. There are always those nations who enter the international spectrums through corruption and incompetence or simply do not take into consideration the affects they may have on a locality or the global economy. Their problem is that there are no true 'all powerful' regulatory bodies available to regulate international conglomerates and world trade.
One major concern therefore with world trade and globalizations relates to a simple question -- how can we regulate the process without stopping or slowing it down?"
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Aristotle and "Today's Moral Issues", 2002.
A comparason of the themes in "Today's Moral Issues: Classic and Contemporary Perspectives" by Daniel Bonevac with Aristotle's "Nichomacean Ethics".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 116.95
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This paper will discuss the book by Daniel Bonevac called "Today's Moral Issues: Classic and Contemporary Perspectives" and make a contrast and comparison to Aristotle's "Nichomacean Ethics" and the vices and virtues of Philippa Foot. By analyzing these two perspectives we can see how they relate in the philosophies that the present and give a better understanding of how they contrast within the spheres of thought that they seem to represent. By revealing what the author of this book tells us about morality in today's society, we can see how these other thinkers think in relation to him.
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High-Performance Banking in Today?s Economic Climate, 2002.
This paper examines how banks can achieve the maximum results from their transactions with consumers and other economic entities.
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 128.95
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The following paper begins with a basic review of how commercial banks make money. It then examines the definition of what constitutes a high performance in the banking world of finance. Finally, it assesses ways in which banks can achieve the maximum level high performance banking from a financial standpoint and examine the ways in which current public perceptions of banking and aspects of the new technology of Internet banking can affect the financial yield of banks.
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?Firstly, how do banks make money? A commercial bank (as opposed to, for instance, a credit union) has two basic functions: to accept deposits of money and to make loans. The main ways a commercial bank makes and creates funds is by making loans and by purchasing government bonds from the public sector. (McConnell and Brue 283-283) The goals of a commercial bank to remain ?in business? must be twofold. One goal is that the bank must make a profit, the other goal is safety, which is traditionally defined to lie in liquidity?specifically, by the bank retaining such liquid assets as cash and excess reserves.?
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Economic Growth and Economic Equality, 2002.
Economists view on the difference between economic growth and equality.
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This paper reviews the reasons why economists think there is a conflict between our desire for economic growth and our desire for economic equality.
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Economics Today, 2002.
A study on the current economic conditions in the United States.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 79.95
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This paper analyzes the current economic conditions in the United States and makes speculations on the future. It claims that the bursting of the technology bubble, the terrorist attacks of September 11th and the ensuing war in Afghanistan have impacted negatively on both individuals and the stock markets. The paper explains our current phase for the business cycle, economists? predictions and the latest Gross domestic product (GDP).
Table of Contents
Introduction
What Phase of The Business Cycle are we in?
What Is The Latest GDP (Real And Nominal)? How has this Changed Since 1999?
What are Economists Predicting for the Current Year?
What Three Events Have Occurred or will Soon be Resolved that Likely will Affect the Economy In 2003?
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The industrial age was an age of giant, mega corporations that were often bogged down by inefficient and outdated distribution, innovation, and production techniques. By contrast, the information age of the past 20 years or so has brought forth a new business form, a fluid congregation of businesses, sometimes highly structured, sometimes amorphous, that come together on the internet to create value for customers and wealth for their shareholders. This phenomenon has been commonly referred to as ?digital capital,? ?information technology revolution,? or ?new economy.? However, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq soared to historic highs and record volatility in just a few short years, a widespread and quite fundamental disagreement emerged concerning whether or not the high-tech boom was nothing more than one huge bubble."
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Secret Economics: The Economic Impact of the Vietnam War, 2002.
This paper is an analysis of the economic impact that the Vietnam War had on the American economy.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper attempts to estimate what the real total economic cost of the Vietnam War was to the United States. The paper concludes that a reasonable estimate of the economic impact of the Vietnam War on the American economy is that an entire year's worth of productive activity was used to fight the war.
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"The Vietnam War was the defining experience for a generation of Americans. Indeed, it is arguably one of the defining experiences of America as a whole in the Twentieth Century. Its impact on the men who fought there, the men (and women) who did not, the American military in general, American society and popular culture during and following the war has been well documented. However, it was not just a life changing experience for soldiers and protestors, or a force for social change, or even an inspiration for thousands of books and dozens of movies. War is not least an economic event. In addition to being a military defeat, a political blunder and a human tragedy, the Vietnam War was also an economic disaster."
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Thailand's Economic Crisis & The Triangle of Impossibility Economic Model, 1997.
Detailed analysis of Thailand's 1997 financial crisis. Discusses the "Triangle of Impossibility" model, which consists of a fixed currency rate, free capital movement, & an independent monetary policy.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 115.95
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" Thailand's Economic Crisis and the
"Triangle of Impossibility" Economic Model
Introduction
The "Triangle of Impossibility" economic model theorizes that it is dangerous, if not impossible for a small economy to maintain three desirable (politically) yet contradictory national goals. When it does, the end result is a macroeconomic crisis like the one currently going on in Thailand today (Na Thalang, 1997, 14). The three paths that Thailand is pursuing, suggests Na Thalang, are a fixed foreign exchange regime, free capital movement, and an independent monetary policy. After a brief economic snapshot of Thailand, these three divergent paths will be explored to determine if: A) the theory is valid, and B) if it.."
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The Ethics and Economics of Health Care, 2004.
Examines the ethical issues verses the economic issues of health care and health care coverage today.
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper explores the ethical and economic concerns small and large businesses face when it comes to providing, or not providing, health care coverage to employees. The paper looks at the need for coverage for employees and the economic burden coverage places on businesses. Situations when a business should be ethically required to supply coverage and when it should not be required to do so are discussed, as well as which types of companies find health care coverage more economically feasible.
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"In the United States today, employers are usually not legally responsible for providing employees with health benefits. Only a few states require employers to provide workers with health care insurance. In other words, an employee has the choice of accepting or rejecting a job that does not provide him or her with health benefits, depending on whether he or she determines such a course of action to be prudent for him or herself. The employer may chose to provide health benefits to an employee or not, extending the option as part of an initial contract of employment, or later on during the employee?s tenure at the company. (Findlaw for Business, 2003, ?Employee?s Rights) The employer?s decision to do so will usually depend on the type of employee his or her business needs to attract to remain financially stable. Extending health benefits are one way of attracting a desirable employee. Usually, the company will do so if this is financially in the company?s interest. However, there is another concern, if the business owner is ethically responsible to provide employees with health benefits?"
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Vietnam's Economic Policy, 2007.
This paper discusses Vietnam's economic situation today.
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The paper relates that since the enactment of Vietnam's "doi moi" policy for economic renovation in 1986, Vietnamese authorities have enacted structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries. The paper discusses, however, how Vietnam faces several labor challenges including income disparity, inflation and an insufficient infrastructure. The paper presents recommendations for Vietnam's economic policies.
Outline:
Economic Overview
Economic Problems
Recommendations
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"Vietnam maintains a fairly even balance of trade with exports of $39.92 billion in 2006 and imports of $39.16 billion (The World Factbook). The industrial and construction sectors make up forty percent of Vietnam's economy. The service industry makes up another thirty-eight percent while agriculture makes up the remaining twenty-two percent. The growth rate of agriculture is slowing while the industrial and construction sectors are experiencing increased growth. Vietnam's economic expansion is large due to the exports of apparel to the United States which increase more than three times in 2003 over 2002. (Vietnam's economic growth accelerates, 2006)."
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Economic Reforms in Nigeria, 2007.
An analysis of the economic situation in Nigeria, including a ten year outlook and plans for economic reform.
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This paper discusses three theories of economic growth - the neoclassical, institutional and locational theories. The paper critically analyzes the economic situation in Nigeria. It looks at the problems that have hindered economic growth in the country, including education, infrastructure and agriculture. The paper then discusses potential economic reforms for Nigeria and presents a ten year outlook for the country.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Economic Growth
Economic Growth Theories
Neoclassical
Institutional
Locational
History of Nigeria
Government of Nigeria
Economic Issues
Poverty and Diseases
Education
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Financial Reform
Current Situation
Current Outlook
Ten Year Outlook
Nigeria's Growth Theory
Footnotes
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"Economic growth is the increase in value of goods and services produced by an economy. It can be measured as a percent change in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Growth is essential for the development of any country. Ensuring that the benefits of high economic growth are more widely distributed is vital for making such growth sustainable (Anonymous, 2007)."
"One of the most noticeable features of the Nigerian economy is that the majority of the Nigerian population is poor and stricken with widespread poverty and disease. This reflects in the low GDP per capita of the country."
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The Korean Economic Crisis, 2006.
This paper provides a brief synopsis of South Korea's economic history leading up to its current economic crisis, as well as a few thoughts on South Korea's economic future.
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In this paper the author looks at how the currency of South Korea, the won, de-valuated greatly against the American dollar. The author looks at how this devaluation affected South Korea's economy in that several of its businesses are on the verge of bankruptcy, unable to repay their massive foreign and domestic debts. The author looks at the request by South Korea for help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the proposed plan by the IMF. In conclusion, the author states that there are clearly two parties of thought, some who believe the IMF plan will work and South Korea's economy will blossom and others who believe it will continue to deteriorate.
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Introduction
U.S. Involvement in South Korea's Economic Development
South Korea's Basic Economic Structure
The Fall of South Korea's Economy
The International Monetary Fund
Prognosis
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"The economic strategy emphasizing exports had produced a shortage of domestic consumer goods that was exacerbated by the increasing demands brought about by rising wages and the advance in living standards. Price controls imposed on producers of consumer goods discouraged the manufacture of these goods, and the rapid inflow of dollars expanded the money supply and inflation became a serious problem.
President Park addressed these problems by replacing the economic team in December 1978 and adopting stabilization measures. However, these methods caused a recession, produced a series of bankruptcies among small and medium loan-dependent enterprises, and increased unemployment. This situation was similar to Korea's current economic problems. However, foreign aid continued to flow into the country and the government and large companies were able to continue servicing their debts."
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Economic Indicators, 2004.
A statistical study on economic indicators and economic forecasts.
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This paper reviews certain economic indicators and forecasts them 18 months into the future. The economic indicators include personal income, number of new jobs created and business productivity.
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"This is a statistical study of certain economic indicators. Based on the premise that the performance of these past economic indicators is a good predictor of their future behavior, each of the charts provided below was constructed based on historical data found at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The forecasted information was done using linear regression analysis, which is one of the features or functions of Microsoft Excel. In general, the goal of linear regression is to find the line that best predicts Y point..."
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Civil Rights AKA Economic Equality, 2000.
An look at how the leaders of the Civil Rights movement believed that racism was based on economics, and that the entire economic system of the United States and of the world was inherently flawed.
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The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was not a movement for equality in the social or political sense; rather, it was a movement to bring an end to economic inequality and exploitation by the elites. Common perception holds that the Civil Rights movement sought to gain certain political and social rights and equalities. Measures such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act reinforced such flawed perceptions. However, when the works of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement are consulted, it is discovered that they were seeking economic equality. They believed that the fundamental cause of racism was a flawed economic system. It is important to note that they did not believe that poverty in the traditional sense caused racism and inequality. They believed, especially King and Carmichael, that the entire economic system of the United States and of the world was inherently flawed. This essay explore? their arguments why racism was based on economics, why the system was flawed, and how they hoped to change the system.
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India's Economic Performance, 2002.
Explains India's economic performance by taking an in depth look at the economic, political and social change that has taken place within India during the postwar years.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 155.95
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This comprehensive study is aimed at the major economic, political, cultural and social changes and crises that have taken place within India during the period in question and it will attempt to assess the extent to which these factors have shaped the country's economic performance. Included in this analysis will be an assessment of economic development and social change, the economic and political aspects of agricultural change, as well as political change, political structure and the functioning of government. Attention will also be directed towards the caste conflict and language differences as well as the extent to which they have had an impact on the level of economic development that India has been able to achieve and the nature of this development. The main hypothesis that will be tested in this study will be the following: while India has achieved relatively significant economic advances during recent years, especially in light of the country's status as a Third World nation, these advances have been limited.
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