“Gulf Oil Case Study”
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A five page paper which looks at the takeover bid for Gulf Oil by Mesa in 1984 and the ways in which the attack was handled, in terms of the strategies employed by both Mesa and Gulf, and the possible reasons why Chevron’s bid was ultimately accepted in preference to that of Boone Pickens and Mesa. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLgulfoil.doc

“Malthusian Economics: a Global Perspective”
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A seventeen page paper which considers whether the theories of Malthus and his modern successors can be described as ‘doomsday economics’. The writer looks at several different viewpoints on global economics, in terms of the difficulties of assessing population increase, food supply and productivity, and the impact which development in the industrialised West has had on poorer nations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLmalthus.wps

“Marx and Engels’ Perception of the Working Class”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which Marx and Engels saw the situation of the working class in the nineteenth century, and the changes in social and economic policies which have alleviated the situation for workers in the developed West, although not for those in communist countries or the third world. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLmarx2.wps

“Mr. Clean”: Reaction Paper
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A 3 page reaction paper on the article “Mr. Clean” by Elizabeth MacDonald and Michael Maiello as it appears in Forbes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmrcln.rtf

“Policies which address economic inequalities resulting in human insecurity”
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A paper which considers the elements which constitute human insecurity, the extent to which economic inequality contributes to this, and how far conservative policies may be successfully implemented in order to redress inequality and lead to a greater measure of security for all members of a particular social structure.
Filename: JLsocinequal.wps

“Socio-economic theories regarding the minimum wage”
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A six page paper which looks at the theories of different economists and sociologists with regard to the instigation and implementation of a minimum wage, and considers how far different socio-economic structures would support such an innovation. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLminwage.wps

“The Bank Powers Bill”
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A paper which looks at the way in which the 1999 Bank Powers Bill (the Gramm/Leach/Blyley Bill) addressed the issue of insurance underwriting and related matters in terms of the discrepancy between national and state banks, and attempted to redress the inequalities and discrepancies between the two.
Filename: JLbankpowers.wps

“The future of the EMU”
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A six page paper which looks at the fiscal difficulties facing the European Monetary Union in terms of the diversity of financial stability within the member states, and the ways in which the European Central Bank has to structure its policies in order to address these problems and work towards achieving financial and political stability. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLEMU.wps

“The future of the EMU”
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A paper which looks at the fiscal difficulties facing the European Monetary Union in terms of the diversity of financial stability within the member states, and the ways in which the European Central Bank has to structure its policies in order to address these problems and work towards achieving financial and political stability. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLEMU.rtf

“The Globalisation of World Poverty”
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An eight page paper which analyses the causes underlying the globalisation of world poverty, and considers the role which the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organisation have played in increasing the domestic economic instability of developing nations and in widening the divide between rich and poor countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLglobpov.wps

“The History of Lloyd’s of London”
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A five page paper which traces the history of Lloyd’s of London from its origins in Lloyd’s Coffee House in the seventeenth century to the present day, including its expansion from maritime to other forms of insurance, its establishment as a global financial institution, and the effect of the severe losses which it suffered in the late 1980s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLlloyds.wps

“The House of Morgan” by Ron Chernow
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A 5 page analysis of Ron Chernow’s “The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmorgan.rtf

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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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.
Filename: RAlexus2.rtf

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus.rtf

“The Long-Run Performance of Firms Following Loan Announcements”
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A 5 page paper which examines the fundamental elements of “The Long-Run Performance of Firms Following Loan Announcements” by Matthew T. Billett, Mark J. Flannery; and Jon A Garfinkel. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlngrun.rtf

“The Rise and Fall of the Asian Tigers”
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A thirteen page paper which charts the rise and fall of the south-east Asian nations known as the Asian Tigers, and looks at the way in which massive foreign investment had a negative impact on the domestic economies of these countries, resulting in the slump and recession of the 1990s. The relative success of Taiwan during this period, in comparison to other countries of the region, is also analysed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtigers.wps

“The WTO”
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A paper which looks at the history, structure and procedures of the World Trade Organisation, including the way it evolved from the post-war GATT agreement, its current policies regarding intellectual property rights and the provision of services, the way in which such policies are implemented and the issues which are prioritised in the settlement of disputes between different nations.
Filename: JLWTO2.wps

"Beyond Growth"
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This 3 page paper outlines Herman Daly's book "Beyond Growth" and compares it to the writings of Rene Girard. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVBeGrth.rtf

"The Banks: The Ongoing Battle for Control of Canada's Richest Business": A Review of the 1999 Book By Les Whittington:
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A 10 page overview of the book by financial journalist Les Whittington. Describes Whittington's exceptional ability to gather and regurgitate economic facts in a readable and extremely informative manner. Concentrates on the infrastructure of Canadian banks and the recent proposals for mergers. Details Whittington's concerns over these mergers, concerns which were evident as well in the governmental and public response to the proposals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwhitng.wps

"The Communist Manifesto" and "Souls of Black Folk"
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A 7 page paper which analyzes "The Communist Manifesto" by Marx and Engels and "Souls of Black Folk" by DuBois. The paper discusses economic injustice experienced by lower classes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmrxdbs.wps

"The Experience Economy"
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A 4 page review of the economic insight provided by Joseph Pine and James Gilmore. This paper affirms these authors' argument that there has been a transition from a goods-based economy to more of an experience-based economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPecnExp.rtf

"The Theory of the Leisure Class" by Thorstein Veblen
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A 4 page paper which discusses the reality of the leisure class as it is presented by Veblen and argues that the leisure class still exists today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAleisure.doc

(The) Balance of Payments & J.F.K.
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Provides a thorough, 8 page overview of factors controlling and inhibiting global trading and the world economy leading upto the Balance of Payments and the reason behind Kennedy's pertinent dilemma. Written mostly from a U.S. perspective. No Bibliography.
Filename: Balapay.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment
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8 pages of argument against the Balanced Budget Amendment. Makes very clear, concise points supported by statistics and historical facts. Bibliography lists 9 sources. (see more under category U.S. government & politics).
Filename: Balanbu2.wps

(The) Economics of Management
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8 pages containing a series of short essays which pertain to economics and its role in contemporary corporate management. Various advanced-level terms are thoroughly defined.
Filename: Econtest.wps

(The) Exchange Rate Regime
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A 15 page paper discussing issues concerning trade and the exchange rate regime in a rapidly-changing post-Communist world. Various sub-issues such as the effects of exchange rate-fixing are examined in depth. This research paper is significantly more complex than excrate2.wps (above) and should only be considered by those knowledgeable of advanced economics/finance issues. Bibliography lists 27 sources.
Filename: Excrater.wps

(The) Flat Tax Controversy
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9 pages in length. Paper defines the flat tax and presents an overview of its history and the various relevant proposals that have been created regarding its potential viability. The writer compares opposing viewpoints on the issue and then offers a well-thought conclusive opinion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Flattax.wps

(The) G.D.P.
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5 pages on late 1995/early 1996 trends in the G.D.P. Interest rates, housing starts, retail, etc; are examined. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: GDP.wps

/E and Book to Price Ratio Calculations
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PThis 5 page paper uses data supplied by the student to calculate the price earnings ratio and the book to price ratio. The calculations are shown and the paper examines what may cause the ratio variations seen over the years. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEPECalc.rtf

10 Dissertation Proposals
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This 11 page paper has brief outline suggestions for projects or papers suitable for international accounts students. Subjects include the future of Islamic banking in the west, international environmental accounting, terrorism and accounting, the impact of cartels on profits, the role of the internet for financial management, cultural differences in accounting of different countries, risk reduction for international financial transactions and different ways of managing pensions schemes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TE10prop.rtf

1987 Stock Market Crash
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The event is examined and analyzed in this 24 page paper. The voices of analysts who both predicted a bull market and a bear market shortly before the crash are heard. The event is analyzed to see what lessons can be learned and applied to the future. Whether or not a similar event is likely to happen again is addressed. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Wallcras.doc

1996 Presidential Race / A Question of Economy ?
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10 pages in which the writer examines the 1996 U.S. Presidential race as having largely been a question of economy. Clinton's role and ideology in U.S. economic policy are looked at as are Bob Dole's counter attacks. All are evaluated with respect to the election's outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Election.wps

2009; The UK Economy and Scottish Commercial Real Estate
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This 12 page paper looks at the economy of the UK between 2004 and 2009 and compares Scotland to the UK as a whole. The real estate market for commercial property in Scotland is then considered, looking at industry in Aberdeen, Offices in Edinburgh and offices and retail space in Glasgow. Predictions are then made regarding the potential movement of real estate prices and the economies as a whole, with reference existing patterns and economic theory. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEUKscot2009.rtf

30 Years of Interest Rates and the S&P 500
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A 10 page paper evaluating the relationship between interest rates and the S&P 500 index, for the purpose of determining whether the two are connected. Of course we know the stock market grew at its greatest rates and to its highest volumes ever during the decade of the 1990s, while interest rates sank lower than they had been since the 1960s. It is tempting to place a direct link between interest rates and the value of the S&P 500, but that relationship likely will not be supported by further analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Includes 3 tables.
Filename: KSintRateSP500.rtf

401(K)
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This 7 page paper discusses different aspects of the 401k retirement plan offered by most companies. Today's employee is looking for more in a company than in the past. One of the incentives companies are using today is a 401k program in which the company matches at least a portion of the voluntary contributions made by employees. The writer first explains different factors associated with the 401k plan, then discusses the benefits to both employees and employers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PG401k.wps

A Case for a Livable Wage
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This 3 page paper evaluates figures from a New Jersey town to demonstrate that people cannot live on minimum wage. A sample budget is drawn up for a Watchung, N.J. family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA317wge.rtf

A Case Study in Production Decision Making
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This 10 page paper looks at a case provided by the student. A company has a demand that exceeds supply, the company has the choice to reduce the lines it makes to ,maximise profit, or to continue with all lines and outsource some of the work. The paper is written with an accounting emphasis, looking at advantages and disadvantages of each option, including financial projections. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEabsmsc.rtf

A Century of Changes in the CPA Exam
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This 5 page paper examines the evolution of the CPA exam. Information about the exam's history is included along with recent changes in the format and content. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA605CPA.rtf

A Comparative Analysis Of Saudi Arabia And US Banks Before And After The 2008 Crisis
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This 22 page paper looks at the banks and banking system of the US and Saudi Arabia, to examine the similarities and the differences. The paper starts by looking at the banking environment inn general including issues such as bank management, supervision, and social and economic condition. The paper then goes on to assess the assets and liabilities in the banking sector before and after June 2008, looking at the similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEUSSAUDIbanks.rtf

A Comparative Study of The Terrorist Attacks and Its Effect on Wall Street
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments and accounting perspectives presented in two particular articles on the impacts of the World Trade Center tragedy on Wall Street. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Mbstock.rtf