Charts Illustrating Economic Statistical Trends
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5 pages worth of trend charts displaying 1998 U.S. economic data. One chart displays the national deficit in a bar graph over the course of five years; others display trade statistics, in general and also for the Philippines and U.S. specifically. Several economic indicators are displayed each with a brief synopsis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Charts.wps

China / Business Opportunity Or Not
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A 5 page paper discussing the potential business opportunities in China. Specifically, a tobacco company is reviewing evidence to determine if they should set up operations in China. The advantages and problems of doing business in China are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGchina1.rtf

CHINA AND GROWTH INVESTMENT
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This 3-page paper uses the DD-AA model to determine how China is managing to grow, compared to other economies. The paper also discusses what happens if China uses a floating rate currency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTchininvt.rtf

China and India as Economic Threats
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This 5 page paper looks at whether or not India or China pose economic threats to the United States. In the end, it seems that neither pose significant threats. Military strength is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA639eco.rtf

Choice, The: A Fable of Free Trade and Protectionism By Russell Roberts; A Book Review
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This 5 page paper reviews this book where fictionalisation is used in order to bring to life economic theories of trade. The writer considers the contents of the book and its' presentation as a suitable book that can inform and guide those interested in economic throes. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEinteco.wps

Cigarette Taxes in Pennsylvania
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This 5 page paper merely uses Pennsylvania as an example but generally addresses the logic of having excise taxes. The cigarette tax debate is explored. Taxes in Pennsylvania are compared with that of other states. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA219tax.rtf

Circular Flow of Goods; A Case Study
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This 4 page paper summarizes an article that illustrates c case which demonstrates the circular flow of goods and services, focusing on the creation of income flow thought the development of a prison industry system. The paper looks at the way this leads to a circular flow and considers a contradictory opinion. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEcircular.rtf

Circumstance of Upward Sloping Demand Curves
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This 5 page paper considers the situations where, contrary to the normal rules of supply and demand, an increase in the price of a product may also see an increase in demand. This paper examines both Giffen goods (inferior goods) and Veblen goods (luxury goods). The paper includes 1 graph and cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEgiffen.wps

Classical and Keynesian Economic Theory in an Economy
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This 10 page paper looks tat the effect that these two economic schools may have on an economy, the way that the growth may not automatically improve the economic position of the workers as well as the advisability government intervention in order to stimulate an economy. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEkeycrd.wps

Coles Myer: Australia's Leading Retailer
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11 pages. This business report on Coles Myer, the leading retailer in Australia, includes a company profile along with a SWOT analysis. Another major focus is on the company strategy in entering the international market with reference to internationalization theories and recommendations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAausco.wps

Comparative Advantage Case Study
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This 3 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. Phil can answer 10 calls or produce 1 financial statement in an hour, Phil can product three financial statements or answer 12 calls in the same hour. Using the theory of comparative advantage we work out if the employees should work together or work independently. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEcacase.rtf

Comparing Black-Scholes Model and Cox, Ross and Rubinstein’s Binomial Model
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This 12 page paper looks at option pricing methods comparing and contrast the different ways of pricing options considering how useful and realistic these two pricing methods are when applied to the real world. The paper includes an explanation of each of the models. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEblacksc.rtf

Comparing Market Indicators
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A 12 page paper discussing three market indicators. The Consumer Confidence Index and the Purchasing Managers’ Index are two market indicators on which many investment analysts rely. Consumer confidence reflects consumers’ attitudes for the present and short-term future; purchasing managers’ index is a leading indicator of what can be expected from the manufacturing sector over the next several months. The “contrarian index” is not a set index at all, but rather consists of a set of dynamic indicators that can vary with any investor’s specific interest to allow the investor to locate undervalued stocks that carry promise of growth over the long term. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSeconMktIndic.rtf

Comparison of Tibco Software, PeopleSoft and Oracle
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This 15 page analysis compares the three companies' by utilizing their financial ratios, balance sheets and other financial data. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Competition and Concentration
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This 3 page paper considers whether or not a market with a high level of firm concentration will have anti competitive characteristics. The concept of a dominant firm, market and the idea of concentration is considered and then the impact on the market structure and behavior is discussed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcompconcen.rtf

Competition and the free market
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A paper which looks at the differences between the political protection of competition, and the global free market, from the perspective that both are attempting to achieve the same aim through different methods.
Filename: JLfreemar.rtf

COMPETITION POLICIES AND SUPPORT
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This 3-page paper covers the aspect of competition policies as they relate to the Microsoft Corp. cases. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTcomppoli.rtf

Competitive Advantages of Learning Curve and Economies of Scale and Scope
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Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include Ford, Boeing and T1 networks. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvLrnC06.rtf
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Computer Crime: Credit Card Fraud:
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This 8 page paper examines the issue of credit card fraud, and highlights the extent of this growing economic problem. This paper presents generalized information on the subject as well as information about computer credit card fraud as it specifically relates to Australia and New South Wales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSCredcr.rtf

Concepts Of Supply And Demand
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This 3 page paper explains the following concepts: equilibrium price, changes resulting from non-determinants of supply and demand, shift versus movement in the supply and demand curves, normal good and inferior good. Examples included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGspdmd.rtf

Construction as an Indicator of Australia's Economic Health
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A 5 page paper discussing construction's worth as an economic indicator and how it can be used as an indirect link of a nation to the global economy. The paper focuses on Australia, but uses July 2000 data reporting industrial construction completions in the US as example. The data indicates US manufacturers are confident that their business growth warrants increased capacity, and that semiconductor manufacturers perhaps are the most optimistic. The same kinds of relationships are operational in Australia as well, where real GDP growth has been above 4 percent each year since 1997. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Construction Cost Factors
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A 3 page paper reviewing economic factors affecting the construction industry in Southern California during the first quarter of 2006 and for the short-term future beyond. Current price pressures originate with Katrina-related rebuilding and spiraling fuel costs that are leading to increased inflation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeconConst06.rtf

Consumer Behavior and the Demand Curve
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This 6 page paper looks at consumer choices as examined by supply and demand curves as well as indifference maps and budget lines. To do this the paper examines two article that are concerned with changes in supply and demand taken form the Los Angeles Times Business Section. The paper included three graphs and the bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Consumer Confidence
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This 6 page paper examines the issue of consumer confidence through the evaluation of three Wall Street Journal articles. The articles are discussed. Consumer confidence is defined and its importance evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Consumer Culture
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of what has been deemed the consumer culture and the views of consumer culture over the past 150 years. This paper relates the perspectives of four different theorists, including Horkheimer, Adorno and Veblen Thorstein, and defines the correlation between cultural theory and the views of consumerism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHconscu.wps

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PERSONAL IMPACT
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This 3-page paper examines the consumer price index, and its impact on a personal budget as it pertains to clothing, food and gasoline. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTcpistude.rtf

CONSUMERISM AND THE ANALYSIS
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This 5-page paper focuses on the concept of consumerism, its positives and negatives. The paper argues that consumerism is not good for soceity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTconsum.rtf

Consumption and Investment Decision Making
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This 12 page paper looks at the way the consumers make decisions regarding consumption and investment. The first part of the paper considers condition of certainty and uncertainty to look at the way investment and consumption is determined. The paper then goes on to look more specifically at consumption decisions and the way value is measured and applies the concept of utility maximization. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Consumption Choices
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This 4 page paper looks at the different influences that may impact on the way consumption take place in an economy and how consumers will try to maximize their income. Influences discussed include interest rates, tax rates, consumer confidence and expectations as well as value and overall utility and stimulus payments. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEconchoice.rtf

CONVENTIONAL ACCOUNTING – IS IT ENOUGH THESE DAYS?
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This 7-page paper hypothesizes that accounting systems aren't necessarily enough to do as they claim; to provide useful information to corporate stakeholders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTacctconv.rtf

Corporate Strategy - Economists Jockey for Position
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Corporate Strategy - Economists Jockey for Position: This 10-page essay examines some of the prevalent theories purported by economics professors, Oliver Williamson, Gary Hamel / C.K. Prahalad, and Michael Porter. Additionally, by way of example Microsoft’s corporate strategies are critically evaluated as they pertain to specific theories. The essence of strategic positioning is to choose activities that are divergent from one’s rivals – often much easier said than done. Bibliography lists 7 sources. SNCorp12.doc
Filename: SNCorp12.doc

COST LEADERSHIP: AN EXPLANATION
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This 3-page paper discusses cost leadership as it pertains to economics. Bibliography list 2 sources.
Filename: MTcostldrs.rtf

Costs of Rebuilding New Orleans
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A 4 page paper discussing the macroeconomic costs of rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of two record-breaking hurricanes and the floods resulting from levee breaks. The paper suggests that reestablishing the French Quarter as a tourist attraction and giving 10,000 households $100,000 each perhaps could be more beneficial than intense government involvement. Empowering families to make their own decisions about their futures can create and fuel economic activity that government spending cannot, creating a self-sustaining economy rather than a sinkhole for tax dollars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnewOrlRebld.rtf

Cournot And Bertrand Models
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This 8 page paper considers the these two economic models. By explaining what they are and their operation, including diagrams, the paper determines which is best for the measurement of competition in an oligopoly. The writer also explains the advantages and problems with the models. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Credit Creation
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This 5 page paper explains what is meant by credit creation, how it operates, why it is important and how the impact on the money supply can be calculated as well as how it interacts with wider policies such as supply and demand and monetary policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEcreditcr.rtf

Critical Review of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations"
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A 6 page paper which critically describes and examines the text, provides author biographical information as relevant to enhancing the reader's understanding of the book and offers an appraisal based on the author's aims and purposes.
Filename: TGaswon.rtf

Current Economic Crisis
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A 3 page paper that comments on the current financial crisis and how the government's regulations were a contributing factor. The wrier also comments on which is worse, inflation or recession and why. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGecrsf9.rtf

David Ricardo: Contribution To The Development Of Economic Theory And Contemporary Thought
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6 pages in length. David Ricardo, born in 1772 and third of seventeen children, espoused two economic theories that helped to form the fundamental basis of contemporary economic thought. Indeed, his Distribution Theory and International Trade Theory provided a substructure upon which future economists could base their subsequent theories, giving rise to the troubling potential of capitalism and class status. His close friend and fellow economist Thomas Malthus helped Ricardo to hone in on a particular sector of economic considerations that has held its value throughout the past three centuries. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCricar.wps

De Beers Control of the Diamond Market
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This 4 page paper considers the dominance of De Beers compnay on the diamond industry from an economic perspective. The paper shows how the compnay has sought to manage the process of diamonds by managing and manipulating the supply and demand factors. This is discussed with examples of De Beers strategies and practices. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEDEBerEc.rtf

DEBT AND SPENDING: TROUBLE FOR THE ECONOMY?
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This 3-page paper attempts to answer the question as to whether the current rising consumer debt (not to mention the U.S. trade defecit) will have a dire impact on the U.S. economy. Footnotes used. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTcondeb.rtf