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The Global Finance Environment, 2007.
A discussion on the global financial environment and its investment risks.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 42.95
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The paper discusses how, with the growth of globalization, global financing has become an important source for world trade and incentive for foreign investment. The paper explores the risks associated with global investing that are financial as well as cultural. The paper emphasizes the importance of the global financial environment in that it affects even national firms.
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"Globalization refers to the economic integration of goods, services and financial markets to offer opportunities and challenges for governments, businesses, and individuals (Suk, Seung and Kenneth 2006). Today, businesses do not only have operations in various countries of the world but need to have bases in them to be able to remain competitive. Integration has given way to opportunities for competition. As technologies break down communication and transportation barriers, countries of the world are finding exploiting the opportunities for expansion easier."
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Global Finance Environment, 2005.
An analysis of the risks and benefits associated with global investing.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper discusses the inherent risks to global investing, particularly regarding cultural sensitivities and ethics. The paper looks at several of the factors that drive globalization and discusses how it is an ever-increasing trend. The paper also looks at the pitfalls of globalization as well as discuss how globalization presents plenty of potential to increase standards of living to all parties involved.
Outline:
Drivers
Risks Associated With Global Investing
Conclusion
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"Various risks are present in the global investing process, some of which include foreign currency exchange rates, political complications, and language and cultural differences. These risks and others may pose a significant threat to international operations, depending on the nations involved. As always though, careful planning can often help to mitigate or eliminate some of these threats.
"Exchange rates can have a significant impact on a firm's potential profits. Depending on the existing rate, a firm may find that its host nation currency stretches much further elsewhere and may choose to conduct certain aspects of its operations in a nation where costs can be minimized. However, a weakening rate could have the opposite effect and increase the costs associated with operations. Of the many threats to globalization, exchange rates are more than likely the easier aspects to plan for in terms of analyzing operations."
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Global Financing: Minimizing Risk, 2008.
An analysis of the role of multinational banks in minimizing the risks associated with global financing.
1,002 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper analyzes the subject of global financing and the exchange rate. It focuses on the roles that international financial institutes such as World Bank, IMF and ADB for example, have with regard to global financing operations and risk management. The paper specifically looks at how multinational banks can minimize the risks associated with global financing.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Global Financing
Risk Management
Conclusions and Commentary
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"Blount (1998) suggests that reductions in risks associated with global financing will stem from cooperative efforts between banks and political leaders. Such efforts should involve "defining uniform codes for security and financing issues" and "braiding exchange trading and bank settlement processes" in a manner that creates "multi-currency accounting" and financing systems (Blount, 1998: 38). While on paper this concept seems simple, it is often difficult to commingle varying political and economic interests between companies to create stable bank financing and exchange trading policies to which every country will agree to. At most global financial institutions can hedge risks by looking for and working with countries that demonstrate stability and an active interest in cooperating with other countries to create more fluid "global capital markets" (Blount, 1998: 38)."
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Global Corporate Finance, 2008.
A critical examination of the content and arguments of Robert King and Ross Levine in their article, "Finance and Growth: Schumpeter Might Be Right."
1,884 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper analyzes the article, "Finance and Growth: Schumpeter Might Be Right," written by Robert King and Ross Levine in 1993. The paper discusses globalization's impact in corporate finance in developing countries and discusses the article's view on the subject. It also looks at the content of the article and the validity of its claims and provides an overall review of the article.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Summary
Analysis/Critical Evaluation
Conclusions
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"Globalization's impact in corporate finance in developing countries has thus been enormous, guiding the corporations into the adoptions of new financial and accounting standards, in the increase of their transparency and corporate governance standards, as well as in adopting risk management instruments in order to hedge their commitments on the financial markets. Further more, they are decreasing their financial leverage so as to decrease their debt to equity ratios and develop a more prudent approach. The future participation of corporations in developing countries on international financial markets will most likely increase in trend, as well as in approach."
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Global Finance in the International Economy, 2600.
Explores the effect of the growing international economy on small business and marginal economies, with specific reference to Singapore.
2,621 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 128.95
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The global financial industry is evolving rapidly, causing our financial sector to face many more challenges. In view of this, the paper examines how banking liberalization might affect Singapore and her position in the global financial context, especially after the 1997 Asian market collapse. The paper also includes graphs and tables.
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"The rapid wave of evolution has manifested in the form of more consolidation of financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions. Technology and Internet Banking promotes competition. Practically all the world's financial institutions are emphasizing reduced costs with business synergies, increased capital base and risk-management in response to global competition. Smaller players are faced with the threat of elimination if they do not keep up with the rapid changes of time and tap into the resources of the new knowledge based economies . Financial services must be price competitive in the face of fierce rivalry for funds, while maintaining the institutions? investment interests. The industry is tapping economies of scale by using more automated ways of processing mortgages and credit transfer in bulk."
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Islamic Finance, 2008.
This paper describes Islamic financing law and how it differs from regular Western financing law.
3,265 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 150.95
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This paper explains that the bedrock of Islamic finance is that all forms of interest are considered forbidden known as haram and its financial model works on the basis of risk sharing. The paper further explains that, under Islamic banking, the customer and the bank agree to share the risk of any investment and divide the profits between them. The paper then describes the primary categories within the Islamic finance: ijara, ijaa-va-iqtina, mudraba, murabaha and mushraka. The paper also explains how Islamic finance differs from regular finance and explains how Islamic finance works.
Table of Contents:
What is Islamic Finance
How Is Islamic Finance Different from Regular Finance and Why
How Does Islamic Finance Work: The Types Of Investments Available And How They Work
Working Principles of Islamic Finance
Types of Investment Available and How They Work
Institutions Offering Islamic Finance Products
International Wholesale Islamic Banking and Insurance Providers
Exhibit: Islamic Financing Form
Exhibit: Name of the Institution
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"It is a fact that finance is considered as a huge restraint on development in major regions of the Third World. Sometimes there is lack of sufficient money available to fund important projects and the price of loanable funds is normally high, showing the paucity of savings. In low-income economies, it is hardly a surprise that savings rates are small, as most disposable income is needed to be used for making purchases of necessities of daily living, and a lot of families just cannot bear to make financial provisioning for the future, although this makes them insecure and helpless."
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International Corporate Finance, 2005.
Examines the issues of corporate finance and government intervention from a global perspective.
2,314 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 115.95
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Perhaps the first issue addressed in this paper is a consideration of the possible conflict caused by various governmental regulations on the corporate goal of increasing shareholder wealth is this: Is there any effect? The second question examined-and perhaps the more important one in today's global business and social environment-is this: Is the maximization of shareholder wealth the appropriate goal for a business entity? The paper shows that, indeed, with Europe embracing human rights as a major issue, and in view of the current divisive atmosphere in the United States concerning both corporate governance and governmental transfer payment restructuring (Social Security), it seems advisable to consider these questions from a broad-based global perspective and also from the perspective of other 'stakeholders' in global business besides the shareholder. These stakeholders would include, of course, all citizens of the globe and not merely those with sufficient income to become stakeholders.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Tavis' Model
Demonstrations from the Shareholder Norm
References
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"While that is a normative theory that gives rise to a complex of actions, the stakeholder theory proposed by Tavis "is more of a description of who has a stake in the activities of the firm than a normative theory" (2002 Database). Tavis quotes R. Edward Freeman, who defined stakeholders: "A stakeholder in an organization is (by definition) any group or individual who can affect or is affected by the achievement of the organization's objectives" (2002, Database). This much more inclusive definition makes it clear that unless a corporation is living on a planet of its own, a closed and moreover perfect system of equality of risk, reward, 'collateral damage' and any effect imaginable, then it is incumbent on management of that corporation to consider not merely the shareholders as traditionally defined."
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Corporate Finance, 2007.
A discussion on corporate finance, focusing on efficient market behavior and behavioral finance studies.
1,606 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 84.95
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The paper examines corporate finance, focusing on the efficient market hypothesis. The paper further examines the behavioural finance school of thought, which argues that any investment decision is a gamble when investors are not fully aware of the future results of their actions. The paper discusses how, due to human psychology, investors often act irrationally, thereby decreasing the market transparency and predictability, together with decreasing market efficiency. The paper concludes that this increases the importance of recent behavioral finance studies, as capital markets are driven by purely human behavior and thus are subject to huge risks.
Outline:
Introduction
Behavioural Finance Approach to Market Efficiency Theory
Conclusion
References
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"Fridson in his work argues that all the investors have their sentiments, or biases when considering risk and making investment decisions. Thus, the risk premium on any asset is the summary of fundamental premium set by efficient investors and of sentiment premium or the investors judgements errors. Also, there are asset prices bubble theories which also prove that in some points of time investors do behave irrationally and overestimate or underestimate factual fundamentals which leads to none fundamental increases in some asset prices followed by further price crash."
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Campaign Finance Laws, 2007.
A comparison of the campaign finance laws of Montana and Florida with particular emphasis on the laws regulating campaign finance issues.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the campaign finance laws of Montana and Florida, in an attempt to understand the primary differences between the legislative measures of the two states. Additionally, the paper discusses which campaign finance laws appear to be the fairest and most successful laws, in terms of their ability to control and regulate campaign finance issues.
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"In comparison to Montana, however, Florida only allows all others in the community a $500 contribution. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed to exceed a $100 contribution, and no candidate can accept contributions from national, state, or county political party executive committee whose aggregate exceeds $50,000. There are still other limitations, such as limits on contributions from investment and law firms, and businesses (FL, 3).
"Furthermore, Florida limits the contributions from certain institutions of higher learning. According to the law, any educational institution wishing to contribute must first obtain a majority vote from the governing board of the institution. Without such a majority vote, the educational institution cannot contribute, either through monetary or through any indirect support (FL, 3)."
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Campaign Finance Reform, 2006.
A look at the debate over campaign finance reform and some of the attempts to change current campaign finance law.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper discusses the ongoing debate over campaign finance reform, explaining the major issues associated with the reform and some of the reasons for the disagreement about how campaign finance should be implemented. In particular, the paper focuses on the McCain-Feingold bill, detailing what it would change about campaign finance and why there is still opposition to the bill even though it is bipartisan.
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"Campaign finance reform has been debated since Richard Nixon ran for the Vice Presidency under Eisenhower. In the wake of the Watergate fiasco, some meaningful reforms were made. However, there have been no major changes to campaign finance laws since that time. The time is ripe for change, but what kind of changes do we want? Do we want changes that make a joke of our constitution or do we want changes within the boundaries of the constitution? The major issue is soft money "was originally intended to go to party-building activities and get-out-the-vote drives but which increasingly has been used as a way to funnel large contributions to presidential and other candidates." (Hamburger, Tom "Campaign-finance debate jumps to center stage // There is widespread agreement that federal election rules need repairing. But there is no consensus on how, and there is lots of opposition to the lead." Minneapolis Star Tribune, 09-28-1997, pp 21A). However, the McCain-Feingold bill, the one most advocates support, would also limit advertising. The problem with that is any changes that try and skirt around the constitution, by limiting free speech, will most likely be thrown out by the Supreme Court. Until recently most congressmen did not look at finance reform seriously."
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Globalization of World Markets, 1996.
Links globalization of world markets to globalization of finance. Looks at types of transactions, capital flows, & cross-border barriers.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 128.95
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"The globalization of world markets has been much noted with reference to attempts at the regional integration of trade, but it has been given somewhat less attention in terms of the globalization of financial markets. Yet, the two efforts are related, and more and more the different trading and financial structures of the world are becoming inter-related. Financial globalization involves all types of cross-border portfolio-type transactions, such as borrowing and lending, trading of currencies, and other financial claims, as well as the capital flows associated with foreign direct investment. Financial globalization also includes the broad integration of national markets associated with deregulation and manifested by increasing movements of capital across national borders."
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State and Local Campaign Finance Reform in California, 2002.
This paper discusses the history of campaign finance reform in California and some of the laws enacted relating to campaign finance reform.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 131.95
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This paper reviews the laws passed in California regarding campaign finance reform, the intended purpose of those laws and the results they have had on campaign finance.
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"The current campaign finance system at the federal, state and local level undermines our democracy. Every day brings new revelations about wealthy contributors buying political access and favors. Voters are frustrated with a system in which their voices are drowned out by special interests. The governments of the United States - whether Washington, Sacramento at the state or, local city hall - must be accountable to the people as a whole."
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Child-Context Interaction and the Environment, 2002.
This paper discusses the long-term influence parents have on the development of their child, the effect the environment has on this relationship and the consequence this child-context interaction has on the child?s further adjustment to the environment
3,105 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 145.95
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The paper demonstrates that child-context interaction that begins as bonding at birth and continues through the first four years of a child?s life is a strong factor in the child?s ability to adjust to the environment and will effect the child for the majority of his life. The author presents research showing that if children have close and healthy relationships with their parents, these children will do better in adjusting to different environments including difficult neighborhoods and schools. He shows how the family?s culture and the neighborhood in which they live also can shape child-context interaction.
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"As the mother and child work together to find the missing puzzle piece, their ability to think and problem solve will be developing. Most of the time the way a child interacts with one parent will be different than when both parents are available. The relationship with mothers are usually nurturing while the relationship with the father is more realistic. They want to be strong and not cry when they get hurt when they are with their father. However, if they are with their mother and they fall and hurt their knee, they want to cry and get a band-aid. The child learns ways to interact with others through the interactions between child-father, between child-mother, and between child-both parents."
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Human Resources and the Business Environment, 2002.
A discussion of the changing business environment and the role of human resources in that environment.
5,122 words (approx. 20.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 206.95
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This paper examines how as the business environment in which most companies operate has changed, the role of the human resource function has changed, as well. It looks at how human resource professionals used to serve as personnel specialists who worked largely outside the realm of strategic management and how they are now an integral part of the strategic focus of a company. It evaluates how human resource professionals now take a proactive role in helping companies attract and retain the highest quality workers who are able to meet the needs of the organization not only in the immediate future, but over the long term. Human resource managers are in a unique position to bring change to organizations since they are increasingly being included in senior management and since they work closely with other managers as well as lower-level employees.
Outline
Introduction
Globalization
Managing the Expatriate
Reducing Costs
Competition
Increase in Service Sector Activity
Downsizing/Re-Engineering
Changing Demographics
Strategic Planning and Human Resources
Goal-Setting
Planning
Organizing
Profit Sharing
Executive Information Systems
Delegating
Organizational Culture and Ritual
Rituals as Barriers in Organizations
Culture and Standards of Behavior
Conclusion
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"Increasingly, organizations are including human resource professionals in the strategic planning sessions which take place at the executive level. Where once personnel specialists would react to the strategic plan by trying to find employees who could help the company achieve its goals, human resource professionals are now active participants in determining those plans. Based on their familiarity of the workforce in the local region (or in remote areas, in some cases), human resource professionals can offer guidelines as to how much a particular strategy will cost in terms of human resources, and whether the company has the right people on staff currently or whether new employees will have to be hired and trained. In some cases, retraining of current employees will take place concurrently with hiring new employees."
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Gold Mining and the Environment, 2006.
An analysis of the destructive effects that gold mining has on the environment, and an exhortation to care for the environment.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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The paper explains the mechanisms whereby gold mining causes environmental damage. It gives examples of damage to the Amazon and in North America caused by gold mining. Finally, the writer urges us to conclude that that life is unquestionably more precious than gold.
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"Acidic deposition causes the emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide into our air supply, causing many problems to the atmosphere. When these chemicals get into the air supply they combine with the Earth's sunlight, moisture, and oxidants to generate sulfuric and nitric acids, which are then carried along with atmospheric circulation. The interaction of all these components in the atmosphere then come back to earth via rainfall and snowfall, also known as acid rain. Dry deposits from acid rain come in the form of dry particles and atmospheric gases. Until acid deposition is diminished, loss of aquatic life in lakes and streams will continue and the growth of wildlife and forests may also be affected. If mines continue to excrete chemical waste into our atmosphere without thought to the serious effects to the Earth, we may very well see our wildlife and vegetation vanish before us."
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Crime Environment, 2007.
This paper discusses the role of environment in crime research.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 79.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that crime and the physical environment, as criminologists and researchers state, are two closely related concepts. The writer then notes that the exact nature of the relationship between crime and the environment has, however, come under much debate. The writer discusses that, though studies reveal a multitude of conflicting findings, it appears that the correlation between crime and the environment is determined by interactive and complex factors, involving much variation at the level of spatial and temporal determination. The writer maintains that crime and environment are interwoven in a complex tapestry of factors interpreted by the criminal, such as nodes, paths, edges, and the environmental backcloth of the situation - of which the criminal himself is an integral part.
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Introduction
Crime & The Environment
Conclusion
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"The researchers believe that crime should be investigated as a broad range of behaviour which comes from individual incentives. The environment works primarily in that it makes the offender feel comfortable about committing the crime. An individual may feel that an environment is suitable for crime based on physical factors such as the type of neighbourhood, the crime site's exact location, the crime's surrounding street layout and other factors that are social, psychological and physical. These latter factors include the location's sense of territoriality, the socioeconomic status of the criminal and crime area inhabitants, the readiness of the criminal, triggers, the criminal's routine behaviour and familiarity with a crime area, awareness and activity space, opportunity, layout of the city and streets, potential suitable targets, surveillability of the crime area, the building construction within crime areas and edges and nodes defining the crime area."
"People have been long aware of the effect the environment has upon criminal behaviour. In fact, historically crime was viewed as very environment-based and solutions to crime were based on environmental changes."
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