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American Troop Deaths and Refined Oil Prices, 2008.
An examination of the relationship between American troop deaths in Iraq and US refined oil prices.
1,474 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper analyzes percentage increases or decreases in American troop deaths against movement in petroleum oil prices during the same months. It then introduces a one- and two-month lag to allow petroleum markets to react to troop deaths. The paper concludes that increases or decreases in troop deaths typically do not have the same effect on oil prices, and may even have a reverse effect. The paper contains tables and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
The Immediate Effect
One- and Two-Month Lags
Conclusion
From the Paper
"By analyzing a two-month lag, we are left with 15 data points. In only six of the 15 months did refined petroleum prices move, two months later, in the same direction as troop casualty figures (See Table 1 and Graph 1). The three months with the largest increases in troop casualties (145.2 percent in April 2006; 60 percent in December 2006; and 51.2 percent in August 2006), were only followed two months later by an increase in refined petroleum prices once -- in February 2007. Of the nine months analyzed where at least a 20 percent change in troop deaths occurred, only four times was there similar movement in refined petroleum prices two months later. Interesting enough, in three of the five months where at least a 30 percent change in troop deaths occurred, refined petroleum prices moved in the same direction two months later. While this allows for an argument that refined petroleum prices, with a two month lag, can be influenced by movements in troop deaths that exceed a certain trigger point, the argument is far from convincing. After all, the overall correlation between troop deaths and refined petroleum prices after a two month lag is weak, and at the 20 percent trigger mark, refined petroleum prices moved in sync less than half the time."
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Canada's Economy, 2008.
An analysis of the Canadian economy and its international takeovers.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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The paper presents an overview of the robust Canadian economy but reveals that the economy has a problem of uncontrolled public debt. The paper evaluates the increase in foreign investment and shows how, contrary to the beliefs of many, it has played a significant role in the strengthening of the economy. The paper therefore concludes that economists should focus on international debt as the real threat to the Canadian economy.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview of Canadian Economy
The Negative Side of the Canadian Economy
The Increase in Foreign Investment
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In recent years, Canada's economy has quickly developed into an international leader. Even the Canadian Dollar has eclipsed the United States Dollar in might. The question is, what is the cause of Canada's robust economy? One major contributing factor is the role of international business, whether that be imports, exports or buyouts. The increase in international takeovers in Canada cannot be ignored as a reason for the economic turnaround, however, there is the lingering question of whether or not this increase in international takeovers is actually hollowing out the Canadian economy and, if so, will this eventually set the economy heading in the reverse direction."
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Economic Effects of U.S. Dollar Depreciation, 2008.
An examination of the effects of the depreciation of the US dollar on the US and global economies.
3,174 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 65.95
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This paper examines the key sides of the argument regarding the effect of the depreciation of the US dollar. It also looks at the outlook for the future and the effects on the US and global economies. The paper investigates the hypothesis that the depreciating dollar will help to rebalance the trade deficit, resulting in a stronger overall global economy.
Table of Contents:
Understanding Dollar Depreciation
Dollar Depreciation and Global Competitiveness
What does the Future look like?
Factors that Could Affect the Outcome
Conclusion
From the Paper
"From the standpoint of increased demand for goods, it can be argued that the depreciation of the dollar is actually good for the economy. However, when one considers the increase in commodity prices, it would appear to put a pinch on the wallets of the average American citizen. Rivens, (2004) indicated that the current trade deficit was nearly 5% of the economy, using this as a basis for a gloomy outlook. However, this is actually a decrease from the record 7% in 2005, which was not mentioned. Increases in demands for US products were a key factor in the ability to reduce the debt. Extra funds were used to offset the debt. Therefore, the 5% reported by Rivens was an improvement of the past several years."
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Real Estate Depression, 2008.
This paper warns of an economic recession as a result of the falling housing market.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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The paper discusses the downturn in real estate prices and compares the situation to that of the Great Depression. The paper looks at the lending market and the construction industry and predicts that there is a coming depression.
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"Many people who lived through the Great Depression or who have studied it are concerned about the real-estate economy as it appears today, stating that current conditions mirror those that occurred just prior to the Great Depression. . There has been a significant boom in prices, that allowed many to over-finance and overextend their debt, which many say will in turn create havoc when paper debt exceeds real value of real estate holdings."
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Outsourcing Considerations, 2008.
This paper looks at five key considerations regarding outsourcing best practices.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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In this article, the writer notes that outsourcing in today's globalized yet cost-conscious environment can be an ideal way to use new sources of labor and technology to gain a competitive advantage. Utilizing the demand for outsourced labor has also proven advantageous for many overseas firms. However, the writer points out that when a firm is contemplating using outsourcing to save revenue, it is still important to keep in mind the same cautions about quality control and revenue optimization as when conducting the same operations in-house. The writer discusses best practices that are essential considerations when contemplating outsourcing and that can also can be helpful for a firm providing outsourcing as guidelines for service improvement.
Outline:
Consideration 1: Calculate the Complete Cost of the Proposal
Consideration 2: Currency Fluctuations
Consideration 3: Don't Micromanage
Consideration 4: Is Everyone Equally Committed to Best Practices?
Consideration 5: Communication
From the Paper
" Best practices and process optimization ensure the provider will save money. But some providers do not implement best practices, or their customer organizations do not allow them to do so, which means that sometimes the provider's business practices must be taken into consideration as well as the cost of a bid. A firm that does not implement best practices can be risk for the buyer, if the provider is running things on band-aid solutions. Conversely, a provider may be frustrated when dealing with a firm that does not instate best practices, or has a different definition of what best practices are."
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Who Does Globalization Benefit?, 2008.
This paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of globalization for multinational corporations and for society at large.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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The paper discusses the belief of many that opening up access to markets, resources and personnel will ultimately lead to a higher standard of living for everyone. The paper then discusses the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) agreement, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and the World Trade Organization's recent Intellectual Property Agreement, which mean big profits for big corporations, but hardship for the billions of individuals these agreements affect. The paper therefore concludes that the world of multinational corporations is beneficial only to a few and damaging to many.
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"For several years now, talk of globalization has assumed a prominent place in the media. No matter where one looks, it seems, there is either a multinational corporation looking to expand into some new market, or a citizens' rights group seeking to prevent it from doing just that. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Intellectual Property Rights, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) proposal, and many other programs have been proposed or adopted that aim to extend the reach of big business. Large international firms make the claim that such agreements are essential to the smooth functioning of the modern economy."
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Capitalism, Socialism and Communism, 2008.
An in-depth look at the principles of capitalism, socialism and communism.
3,748 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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The paper provides an overview of capitalism and the beliefs of Adam Smith, discusses communism that is based on the writings of Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels and looks at the basics of socialism. The paper concludes with a summary of these three philosophical systems.
Outline:
Introduction
Capitalism
Communism
Socialism
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The economic function of a society comprises of functions associated with the production and utilization of goods and services. From the most primitive period, the principal activity of planned society has been economic in character. The other constituents of a civilized society i.e. architecture, literature, music et al come to the picture only subsequent to the fulfillment of the material requirements of the society. Our daily activities are fundamentally economic in character. The economic issue appears, as our craving for goods and services outnumber our potential to manufacture those goods and services. The requirement for goods and services stems from human wants. The supply of goods and services is a result of the production process."
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Rose and Milton Friedman, 2008.
A review of the TV interview of Rose and Milton Friedman on the program "Free to Choose".
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses the TV program "Free to Choose" and analyzes the argument of Rose and Milton Friedman about the power of the market. The primary questions which are addressed include: What is the core of the Friedmans' economic argument; Is the argument reasonable; and Does the author find this argument convincing? This paper then analyzes the viability of the argument and whether it is workable and desirable. The paper states that the fundamental argument used by the Friedmans is that the free market, independent of government interference, maximizes income and opportunities for all. The Friedmans further argue that increasing government size both limits personal freedom and impoverishes the governed.
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"Is the Friedmans' argument desirable? In "Free to Choose," the interviewers make the point that society is more complex today than it was in Adam Smith's time, and therefore people need to be "protected" by their governments by the rapacious forces of naked capitalism. Friedman argues that the free market system works better than previous centuries where trade was restricted and governments had a greater role in peoples' lives. This author agrees that economic and personal freedom, while chaotic, assure better economic situations for all. Note that in China the peasants on the farms received economic freedom starting in 1965."
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Governmental Innovation Systems, 2008.
Evaluates the application of innovation systems to national and regional entities.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The subject of this paper is the creation and administration of regional and national innovation systems. The paper assumes that the results of such systems, whether formal or informal, are key in determining their effectiveness. Since it is not possible to separate cultural from governmental or natural advantages, the primary focus of this paper is to find success and deconstruct it, wherever it occurs.
Table of Contents:
Innovation: Most Oppose it, and it is Politically Difficult
State-Sponsored Innovation Support Efforts
Science Parks, Incentives to Move Manufacturing
Definition of Successful Innovation
Whither Innovation and National or Regional Systems?
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"The general record of such state funds has been poor. The State of Ohio closed down its fund-of-funds investments after several scandals. The State of New Mexico, which had intended to invest over $200 million of state pension money, closed down its effort with an outside fund-of-funds manager due to differences between the managers (who wanted to focus on financial returns) and employees of the state (who wanted to direct money to political favorites)."
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Post-Katrina New Orleans, 2008.
This essay studies the area of New Orleans two years following Hurricane Katrina.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper describes the overall economy of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. The writer first notes that two years after Katrina the population of New Orleans is still growing, but only 40 percent of children in the public schools are previous inhabitants. Homes are for sale everywhere and, though the prices have dropped in some neighborhoods, home prices and rents remain high. The writer then notes that the economy is considered to have regained 79% of its former energy, in labor force size, sales tax revenue, jobs and employers. The writer maintains that economically, the region seems to be stabilizing, but this may be due to the lack of public service infrastructure. The writer concludes that it is stabilizing at a lower number than previous to Katrina, but it may be stabilizing because the shock of the catastrophe has worn off and the population has become used to the slow pace of recovery.
From the Paper
"Businesses have been serviced by the Hispanic population since Katrina, but the growing number of businesses catering to the Hispanic population has only just begun to grow. This is one way in which the city may find a compromise with its perceived problem of the influx of Hispanics. The Central Business District is growing and finding the tourist trade to be coming back, but it is only with the help of the Hispanic population that it will continue to grow.
"In the Central Business District, public and private buildings are still being rebuilt. The delay in making repairs to the Criminal Justice buildings in New Orleans creates a danger to public safety in that police stations and police headquarters are operating out of FEMA trailers. Because of this space in inadequate; there is a lack of desks for writing reports, the ability to plan strategies is hampered; interrogations and interviews are not private, protection of evidence, and housing of criminals and victims is lacking."
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Events Leading to American Revolution, 2008.
This paper discusses the events, beginning in 1763, that led to the American Revolution.
1,516 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the American Revolution marked the moment in which the American colonies broke away from their traditional historical relationship with the British Empire. The writer maintains that it was the mixture of both economic and political causes which determined the start of the revolution. The writer notes that on the one hand, there is the economic aspect to be taken into consideration and on the other hand, the new ideas related to the right of the people to democratically decide on the decisions taken to affect their lives also contributed to the growing tensions between the two sides. This idea was expressed through the need for independence from the Empire which continued its interference in the internal relations of the States, in a philosophical context that promoted human rights and civil liberties. Therefore, the writer concludes that the general atmosphere created by both economic and political factors was the defining element in triggering the American Revolution.
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"Following the war, the British considered the Americans to be direct beneficiaries of the peace and security the Empire had brought them. Consequently, the British Parliament thought it natural for the colonies to be financial contributors to the reconstruction and eventual strengthening of the empire after the conflict with France. However, there were strong voices that refused such a ruling. They based their arguments on the fact that the American colonies were not adequately represented in the British assembly and therefore no institution which lacks a democratic recognition of the people their actions affect has the ability, both the political and moral one, to impose its will. Moreover, in the traditional spirit of the American democracy, a strong emphasis was put on the political powers of the colonies' elected authorities, considered to be the only ones entitled to vote on additional taxes and levies supported by the American people. The entire issue was thus seen as a conflict of sovereignty, between the British and the colonists. "
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Future Product Demand, 2008.
Takes a macro and micro economic look at the future demand for a variety of products.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper analyzes the factors influencing the market future for 13 products from convenience food to crude oil. The author stresses that, in addition to the rapid evolution of technologies, consumers' behavior, demands and expectations also change. Thus, manufacturers are forced to adapt to new requirements. For example, some factors, which could influence the demand for pay-per-view television programming are cheaper monthly fees for competing television channels that air new films and programs, specific laws restricting airing of recent films and future technical improvements. Includes color diagrams showing the proportion each factor holds in influencing the future demand of each product.
Table of Contents:
Convenience Foods
Products Purchased on the Internet
Fax Machines
Film and Cameras
Video Rented from Retail Outlets
Pay-per-View Television Programming
Future Product Supply
Crude Oil
Computer Memory Chip
Hotel Rooms
Fast food Outlets in Emerging Markets
Credit cards Issued by Financial Institutions
Laptop Computers
From the Paper
"When they were first invented, fax machines were considered cutting edge technologies. However, today there is nothing special about them. Present in most all companies and sometimes even within individuals' households, fax machines are used to send and receive information on paper. Opinions in regard to the future trend of fax machines vary. While some state that the demand will increase, others point out that the demand will take a downfall."
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The European Common Market, 2008.
This paper looks at the benefits of joining the common market in Europe.
1,436 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the European Union was created initially in 1993 as a means of uniting countries of Europe into a single market. Since then the EU has grown substantially, now encompassing 25 different European countries. The writer points out that despite the massive growth of the common market, there remain some countries which, to this date, have elected not to participate. The reason for this is that they feel that it would not be beneficial for them to do so at the present time. The writer evaluates the benefits which the common market does in fact hold for different types of countries, both rich and poor. The writer argues that there are greater benefits to joining the common market for poor countries than for rich companies, due to the way in which the common market acts to reduce the poverty gap between countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Defining the Benefits
Working in Different Countries
Consumer Goods
Companies
Conclusions
From the Paper
"When considering the different backgrounds from which the different countries of Europe have emerged it is clear that there are differences in the initial levels of these elements. For example the richer countries of Europe, such as the UK and France have enjoyed high levels of every one of these elements in recent centuries. While the joining of the common market may help to ensure that this will continue into the future, it is unlikely to bring immediate differences in the levels of any of these elements. In comparison, many of the poorer countries which have recently joined or are looking to join, the common market, have low levels of several of these elements. The poorer countries joining the European Union come from Central and Eastern Europe, and many of these countries were previously members of the Soviet bloc. It is the lack of each of these elements which characterizes many of these Eastern countries. The joining of the EU for these countries signifies not only greater long term stability, but relatively immediate effects in terms of increasing prosperity and wealth. For this reason, it can be argued that these poor countries have far more to gain from joining the common market than richer countries such as those in Scandinavia."
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Relative GDP Growth, 2008.
A comparison of the GDP growth of the US with the major economic powers of the European Union, specifically France, Germany and Italy.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses the comparative GDP growth in the developed world. It focuses on why the US GDP growth has been consistently higher than the major economic powers of the European Union since 1982. It also looks at why the unemployment rate (or more accurately, the percentage of people of working age employed) is so much higher in the United States than in the major countries of Western Europe. The paper focuses primarily on France, Germany and Italy, with some mention of the United Kingdom.
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"France has a significant problem with some of the highest government burdens in Europe. Over 50% of GDP goes to the State in the form of direct and indirect taxes. As a result of this high social welfare spending, France is lagging other major countries in productivity growth. Sarkozy is pulling France back from the 35-hour work week, retirement at age 50 for some public workers (transport, coal mining) and attempting to reduce top income tax rates. This will be a wrenching change for France, but the cure should improve the country's overall chances of increasing growth."
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