Defining Economics from an Accounting Perspective:
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This 4 page paper defines economics, and also determines how it can be used as a decision-making tool in the field of accounting. This paper shows how the accounting industry could benefit from incorporating economic theory into the decision making process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Definitions of Economic Concepts
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This 8 page paper explains the meaning of several economic concepts. These include the role of supply and demand and what is meant by elasticity and how it can be calculated. The difference between nominal and real rates, with examples, the difference between flow and stock, different types of value such as face value, present value and future value. The paper also explains different types of financing, such as equity and debt capital, and different economy types; open and closed economies and the way they may be associated with capitalism and command economies. The final topic is foreign exchange rates and how the rates vary.
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Definitions of Economic Terms and Their Application to Health Care
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This 3 page paper provides definitions for eight basic concepts in economics and applies them to the health care industry. Each concept is fully defined. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA603def.rtf

Demand Analysis
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This 3 page report discusses demand analysis and how it can be studied by elasticities. Also discussed is how it can be studied on an aggregate level by input/output analysis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Demana.wps

Democracy And Capitalism
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A 6 page paper. The primary question addressed by the writer is: Does capitalism bring about democracy? If a country has a capitalistic economy, will that nation also adopt a democratic form of government? This is a highly debated question among economists and politicians. The writer provides evidence on both sides of the issue, using specific countries as examples. The writer also comments on whether or not a certain level of economic development is necessary to sustain democracy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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DEPRESSION ECONOMICS
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Using Krugman's book "The Return of Depression Economics," this paper examines why today's economic climate could trigger a depression as severe as the one experienced during the 1930s. Krugman's theories are compared with those from Karl Polyani and Barry Eichengreen. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTdepeco.rtf

Determinants of Demand
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This 5 page paper looks at the different determents of demand, such as prices, income, advertising, substitutes, tastes and population looking at the relationship and the sensitivity of that relationship. The paper uses an example of a meal in a restaurant to demonstrate the effect of the different factors. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEdemand.wps

Determinants of the Demand for Money
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This 6 page paper examines money as a stock and not a flow item and considers the reasons that there may be demand for money. The paper looks at the influences on transaction motivation and speculative motivation and how they will impart on demand levels. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Determination of Monetary Policy
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A 4 page paper discussing economic conditions as they existed on October 15, 2003, followed by a discussion of factors affecting the decision to alter interest rates. The US economy appears to be emerging from recession at last; conditions did not warrant changing interest rates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSeconFedPol.rtf

Determining Demand for Two Products
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This 4 page paper considers how demand may be determined for two products. A student may purchase video tapes or DVD's, the DVD will always be a higher price than the tapes. The paper shows how the demand lines may be drawn and looks at that will influence the demand, such as supply, level of disposable income and the elasticity created by the perception of the different goods and the level of potential substitution. The paper includes one graph.
Filename: TEdvdsup.rtf

Developing a Model to Explain the Price Movements of a Commodity
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This 10 page paper looks at the different influences that will impact on the price of replacement heifers in the beef market and how an econometric model may be developed to explain these movements. Variables examined include factors such as the price of the feed, weather, interest rates and other influences that may impact on the supply or demand in the market. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEhefpri.rtf

Developing a Policy for Ontario's Electricity Industry
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This 4 page paper sets out to determine a new energy policy for Ontario's electricity market. Prior to 2002 this market was a government monopoly with regulated prices. In May 2002 the province introduced a competitive wholesale energy market and contrary to the province's expectations the price of electricity soared so much that the government had to intervene and cap the price. The failure of the initial plan is examined in order to develop a new plan to decrease upward pressure on prices. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEontarele.rtf

Development of an Economic Model for Predicting Company Profits
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This 6 page paper looks to develop a regression model by cross-referencing sales and assets in order to predict company profits. The paper considers the proposed model, how it may be used, the feasibility of it, and how it may be developed into a workable and reliable theory. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Different Aspects Of Economics
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An 8 page paper. This paper discusses several different questions that include: externalities and the market economy; free international trade; whether inflation or unemployment is worse for the economy; the importance of interest rates in the macroeconomy; how the Fed conducts open market operations and how this affects interest rates; the Phillips Curve method/theory; the tools the government has to stabilize the economy. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Different Thoughts About Capitalism
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This 7 page paper reports and discusses philosophies regarding capitalism. The philosophers discussed are Locke, Smith, Aquinas, and Marx. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dilemmas of the High-Tech Labor Market
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An 11 page paper discussing the problems organizations face in filling their high tech labor needs. Unemployment in the late 1990s has reached its lowest point in 28 years. It is difficult for any employer to find the right people to fill openings, but some observers claim that the shortage most greatly felt in the high tech industries even threaten continued local economic growth. Most organizations have Year 2000 concerns, but hiring for that reason represents only a small portion of current openings. Instead, more than half of all high tech openings have resulted from company growth, and more than half of those are in applications programming. The face of corporate operation is in flux and moving toward greater electronic dependency; corporate America has all it can do to keep up. Two charts. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: HTechLab.wps

DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY AND THE CASE OF THE RESTAURANT BUFFET
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This 3-page paper provides an explanation of the law of diminishing marginal utility by focusing on a diner at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTmargutil.rtf

Dissertation Conclusion
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An 8 page conclusion to a student-provided dissertation examining social and financial conditions in the Baltic region of Europe as the countries of the region stand poised for market-based growth and accession to the European Union. The dissertation focuses on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and how it operates; the conclusion cautions against viewing the IMF as a financial savior. No sources listed.
Filename: KSdissConc.rtf

Diversity and Canada’s Economy
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A 3 page paper discussing the effects of increasing diversity on the Canadian economy. Diversity can be viewed as a threat to the Canadian economy only in the form of initial government expense in the structure that provides financial assistance to new immigrants. Overall, however, diversity represents nothing but pure opportunity for the Canadian economy, because the open Canadian character does not waste time and energy trying to prevent these adventuresome souls from pursuing the dreams they hold for themselves and their families. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KScanDivEcon.rtf

DO IDEAS REALLY MATTER?
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This 4-page paper, based on the textbook A History of Economic Theory and Method, discusses the issues of ideas, methods and the concept of pluralism. In addition to outlining the authors' thoughts on these topics, the paper also discusses if these beliefs are valid or not.
Filename: MTidemat.rtf

Does A Mercantilist Position Make Sense In Today's World?
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4 pages in length. While a certain percentage of people would agree that a mercantilist position makes sense in today's world, others would staunchly argue how this antiquated perspective only perpetuates oppressive control over free trade. According to Paul Rich, Titular Professor of International Relations and History, University of the Americas-Puebla, Mexico, and Fellow at The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, Stanford University, the concept of mercantilism runs in direct opposition to the more preferred contemporary stance of true, free marketer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCMercant.rtf

Does The Internet Create A New Economy
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A 4 page paper. The writer reports the premise that the Internet is a new economy comprised of four layers and comments on the Internet changing many aspects of our lives but does this mean it creates a new economy. The writer argues that it does not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGnetecn.rtf

Downsizing and Retrenchment in Higher Education
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This 4 page paper examines both sides of this issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA921uni.rtf

DYNAMIC PRICING AND AIRLINES
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This 3-page paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of dynamic pricing as it pertains to the airline industry. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTdynapric.rtf

Dyson Limited
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7 pages. This paper will analyze the strategies to be taken by Dyson Limited in regards to their SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis and a PEST (political, economical, sociocultural and technological) analysis. By looking closely at these internal and external factors, this company can be carefully reviewed and a strategy planned which could serve to better augment their current performance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAdyson.rtf

Ecological Economics
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7 pages. This paper will examine articles by four different authors and compare and contrast some of their views regarding economics and environmental rationale. Herman Daly, Nicholas Roegen, Garret Hardin and Murray Bookchin have all written memorable articles on their opinions and ideas focussing on different aspects of economic and ecological issues. This interesting paper explains some of these views and compares them, in some cases, to those of the others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JAecoeco.rtf

Econometric Models & Economic Forecasting
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A 5 page paper that considers the impact of econometric models on the process of economic forecasting, providing a number of specific examples to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Econmod.wps

Econometrics: Gas Prices
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A 6 page paper discussing econometric assessment of the movement of gas prices using the variables of time of year, price movements and the price of crude oil. The paper provides a discussion of factors possibly affecting price and demand, including elasticity and producers’ share of the final price. The paper provides Department of Energy website locations for data to be used in STATA analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeconGasPri.rtf

Economic Analysis According to Mankiw's Ten Principles
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This 3 page paper examines three articles in the online version of the Economist. They are summarized and evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Economic Analysis of Labor Market Discrimination
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This 2 page report discusses the significant approaches to the economic analysis of labor market discrimination as formulated by 1992 Nobel Prize winner Gary Becker. Applying economic analysis to socio-political behaviors, such as labor market discrimination, provides valuable insight into the larger issues of human interactions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWlabor.rtf

Economic Analysis of the Law
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5 pages. This paper will discuss and evaluate the statement by Charles Rowley that "the economic analysis of Law is one of the most successful research programs in the social sciences of the second half of the twentieth century." This statement will be linked as well to corporate bankruptcy law as well as to the application of the economic analysis of law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Economic Analysis: 2000-2003 Economy
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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.
Filename: SA349eco.rtf

Economic Approaches to the Economy
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This 5 page paper looks at the different schools of economic thought. The classical school, the Keynesian school and the Monetarist school are given a basic outline and considered along with their differences and similarities. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Economic Bubbles
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Economic or speculative bubbles have been seen over many centuries where investors seek to make a profit and assets become over valued. This 16 page paper looks at some of the bubbles that have impacted on the United States of America, starting wit the Mississippi Bubble looking at a range of bubbles through to the dot com bubble which collapsed in 2000 the paper discuses different types of bubbles and the boom and bust cycle many have created and considers the underlying economic theories that explain the occurrence and patterns associated with bubbles. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEbubbles.rtf

Economic Changes
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This 9 page paper considers the fact that major economic changes are occurring, and the impacts of these changes. This paper outlines the influence of economic changes on the development of businesses and the shift in political structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Economic Concepts and Examples
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This 5 page paper examines various economic concepts such as the Consumer Price Index, GNP and GDP. The difference between GNP and GDP is discussed in depth and examples are given. An example provided by a student is analyzed to discuss the difference in purchasing power between Tokyo and New York. The Big Mac Index is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA441eco.rtf

Economic Condition of the United States and Monetary Policy Recommendation
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that currently U.S. enjoy low interest rates, low unemployment, low inflation, and an expanding economy, and confidence is high and the fact that booming U.S. economy may be approaching a historical turning point. The writer examines economic conditions in the Federal Reserve's District Twelve and reviews the regional and national impact of international factors on both that District and the U.S. in general. A specific monetary policy is recommended for the Federal Reserve's June meeting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Economic Conditions in 1990 & 1996
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A 9 page paper comparing the economy of 1990 with that of 1996. The recession of 1990-1991 was a particularly distressing one, and consumer confidence did not readily return at the end of the recession. In fact, consumer confidence did not cease falling until nearly a year after the end of the recession. By 1996, consumer confidence appeared to be stable, but they still had not returned to their prior spending habits. Closer examination reveals that while unemployment and inflation were low, real disposable income had failed to keep up with costs. Consumers were spending less than before 1990 simply because there was less to spend. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Economic Conditions: Projections for 2002 and 2003
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This 5 page paper looks at three organizations which forecast the economy. All conclude that things are picking up as 2002 opens and positive things are anticipated. How the forecast impacts a hypothetical organization is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA217eco.rtf

Economic Considerations in Healthcare Decision Making
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A 9 page paper discussing the economic effects of policy makers’ decisions, both on healthcare and on the larger economy. The presence of the third-party payer masks the effect of elasticity of demand for health care, as it does its microeconomic effects. It does not mask the results, however. As politicians continue to haggle over the future of Medicare and it continues to set the standard for private health insurers, increasing numbers of households can expect to have decreased access to health care. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KShlthCareEcon.rtf