Economics papers

This paper describes and compares economic theories of capitalists from 1770s (Smith), 1980s (Reagan) and 1990s (Sachs): Supply and demand, policy, growth, role of government, recession, inflation, deficits and reform.

This paper examines the effect of female and male educational attainment on fertility: Fertility rates in U.S. and world, theory, economic, developmental and ethnic issues and population growth. Tables.

This paper discusses the evolution of mutual dependence between oil exporters OPEC and the industrialized nations: Oil crisis, politics, supply and demand and future.

This paper examines the region south of line from North Carolina to Southern California called the Sunbelt: Growth and development, positive features, impact of defense spending, migration to, economics and impact on the North.

This paper analyzes the historical roots of U.S. as a consumer nation and argues that American values and success have always been measured by material wealth, tAmericans are both consumers and producers and industrialization increased economic opportu

This paper discusses the history of money and banking in the U.S. through 1865: Evolution, legislation, functions, state vs. federal banks, politics and free banking.

This paper discusses the economy of India: Environmental factors, production, industry, trade, budget, planning, liberalization, foreign investment, currency and future.

This paper discusses U.S.-Japan economic relations: Background, global accounts, trade imbalance, savings and investing, yen-dollar relationship, strategies, Clinton's policy, negotiations and problems and solutions.

This paper discusses economics in Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union (1990 through 1993): Republic's industry, production, inflation, policy, taxes, trade, stabilization, role of govt., money supply, leadership, reform and future. Charts.

This paper discusses institutionalized racism since 1970s, affirmative action and the shortcomings of capitalism.

This paper discusses the development of the associated-dependent theory of relations between developed and underdeveloped nations:Alternative models (diffusion, structuralist, social), politics and economics.

This paper discusses Adam Smith's major economic theories in historical context, impact of his book "Wealth of Nations" on the development of the U.S., compared to Karl Marx and relevance to the late 20th Century.

This paper reviews Lester Thurow's proposed industrial policy for a competitive U.S. in the global economy as presented in his book "Head To Head".

This paper evaluates the proposition that innovation in agriculture was a necessary, but not a sufficient condition for the urbanization of our society: Modernization related to end of feudalism, market economy, water transportation, railroads and agricu

This paper is a critical review of Lee and McKenzie's "Failure and Progress" about the inevitability of economic failures in a thriving free market.

This paper discusses that mathematics is at the core of understanding business and social sciences: Financial statements, supply and demand, forecasts, linear regression, equilibrium and elasticity.

This paper discusses the 1993 international monetary policies (interest rates, money supply) and performances (production, employment, prices) of Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Sweden & the U.S.. Tables.

This paper discusses the positive and negative effects of airlines deregulation on the industry and consumers: Goals, purposes and external economic variables.

This paper examines the role of central banking in a modern economy: Functions, independence, objectives, regulation, money supply, lending, financial crises, Federal Reserve System and European examples.

A look at the history, evolution and functions of the IMF related to Venezuelan economics since 1970s.

A look at the historical background, changes in functions in the 1990s, structure and performance and technological innovations.

An examination of the legal requirements, the role of the president and Congress in theory and in practice, abuses, deficit reduction measures and balanced budget amendment.

The effects of the trade agreement on Mexican society and the economy, focusing on maquiladoras (border plants) including workers, tariffs, impact on trade with the U.S. border states and ports. With charts.

An analysis of risk assessment including regional factors, financial market and regulation, banks, foreign investment, monetary policy and debt.

A look at the development of economic controls restricting competition and promoting common goals including the Treaty of Rome Articles, scope of the rules, efficiency, the Court of Justice, partitioning and mergers.

A look at the background, negotiations and the legislative and political battles leading to the passage by Congress of the trade pact in 1993.

A critical review of the work proposing a new employee compensation strategy to fight stagflation (inflation and stagnation).

A look at the definition, development and structure, colonialism, conflicting theories, dependency, economic inequality, growth and human and financial capital.

An analysis of the need for plant closings in the early 1990s, including economics, effects, ethics, stakeholders, decision making process, unions, restructuring and alternatives.

An analysis of the national and global causes, WWI, the Federal reserve, banks, leaders and post-crash reforms.

The roles and effects of corporate policy, government intervention and regional economic groupings.

Its history, founding, functions, membership requirements, financing facilities, stabilization programs and policy toward developing nations. Table.

An examination of the Economic problems, ethnic differences and nationalistic aspirations in the fall of the British Empire, Soviet Union and Yugoslavia and its application to the future of Canada, Brazil and India.

An examination of business cycles, short- and long-term, techniques (judgmental, econometric, indicator-based), and productivity and consumption.

An examination of paternalism as the primary force behind economic development. Includes cultural background, social values, labor boss system, Mazda miracle, management style, role of the government and macroeconomics.

An accounting analysis, compared to bad debt including financial disclosure, evaluation of firm, contingencies and debt securities.

A look at the failures of federal restrictions on branching and holding companies. Includes history, definitions, McFadden Act and Douglas Amendment, expansion, antitrust issues, industry and technological inovations and loopholes. Cites 31 cases.

An examination of the programs aimed at balancing the budget. Includes background, spending cut options (discretionary, defense, entitlement), public support, politics and health care costs.

A look at its origins and development in the early 20th century including the historical and economic background, its founding in 1913, structure, politics, impact on banking, the need for, making monetary policy and leadership.

The role of computer technology in international banking and investment, including stocks and bonds, derivatives and the impact on national exchanges. Tables.

An examination of the viability of the alternative to federal income tax. Includes an economic overview, the need for, pros and& cons, politics, budget benefits, neutrality and equity, types (value-added and sales) and implementation.

The history, goals, implementation, functions, powers, tools for monetarty control, cycles and policies from 1979 to 1994.

The argument against protectionism and for increased price competitiveness and productivity.

The shortcomings of the media coverage of the debate over the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

An examination of the negative economic impact of double-dipping (federal policy allowing S and Ls to deduct losses which were reimbursed tax-free by the government). Includes the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, reform and retroactivity.

An examination of its foreign trade, politics, development, unemployment, consumption, debt and products. Tables.

A review of the work on the insider trading scandal involving Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky and is effect on securities industry.

The argument that American society prospers politically, economically and culturally when a strongly competitive environment prevails.

Looks at Interest rate movements and discusses issues such as the impact of monetary policy & economic environment, home buyers, fixed vs. adjustable rates and equity levels. Includes charts.

Traces trends in correlation to governing styles, inflation, changing nature of the workforce, type of work demanded, legislation, and gender issues. Concludes that government should not attempt to control unemployment, but allow open market to do so.

The nation began recovering from the recession, but California's economy seemed to respond less quickly. There are two likely reasons for this: California's economy is the largest in the nation; & the decline in aerospace spending.

Analysis of the German / EC market for washing machines. Among others, factors concerning sociocultural acceptance, legal standards, political climate, distribution, & marketing are discussed.

Describes the investment in canals & railroads & their impact on the early economic development of the United States.

Discusses the role of the Federal Reserve Bank in steering monetary policies of the US economy. Outlines the Federal Reserve system & examines arguments about its effectiveness & possible alternative structures.

Discusses the future global economy, or "globalony," in which a unified global marketplace is dominated by transnational corporations. Argues that cultural differences will fall away as businesses develop a single global business standard.

Discussion of South Korea's concerted effort to open up its economy to foreign investment, and the problems it faces due to defensive and protectionist sentiments among the population.

Demand forecast for firm's products. Overview of national economic conditions & analytic models (time series, barometric economic indicator & econometric) & applications to firm. Includes tables.

History, definition, functions, role in securities market, advantages & disadvantages.

Reviews the development of the Hong Kong banking industry & examines its prospects under the Communist regime.

Analyzes the state of the Brazilian economy & assesses its prospects for the future.

Examines causes & effects of post-Allende (1973) economic change & growth.

Analyzed by comparing industry, politics, debt, foreign investment, trade, savings, planning and the future. Includes charts.

Reviews work arguing that women's economic position has not much improved since 1960s.

Explores relationship of the environmental movement & international trade. Looks at problems & solutions for developing countries.

Negative critique of recycling from an economic standpoint. Looks at supply & demand, costs and examples.

Means of raising capital for business. Provides definition, success, advantages & disadvantages and profits.

Value & stability of Deutsche Mark and the significance of the failed Maastricht Treaty. Examined as related to other nations' currency, monetary conservatism, and German re-unification,

This market examined in terms of value, commercial vs. residential, pricing factors, types of financing and the future. Includes charts.

Means for firms to tie performance to executive compensation. Provides a definition and looks at types, executive selection process, role of shareholders and advantages.

Describes problem-solving technique, types (greedy, divide & conquer, dynamic, randomized, backtracking), design, applications and evaluation.

Looks at govt. initiatives to establish dominance over labor in postal service & air control. History of federal labor law, objectives, strikes, deregulation, negotiations, politics and job stress.

Examines relationship between export instability & development of Third World in theory & practice (Korea). Harrod foreign trade multiplier model, two-stage least squares model, human & financial capital and financing.

Fluctuations & crises in the evolution toward beginnings of economic liberalization & democratic government. Examined in terms of growth, labor, imports/exports, industrialization, U.S. dominance, military regimes & leftist revolutions.

Evaluates productivity improvement strategies tying performance to gainsharing. Looking at theory & application, worker motivation, types, decision making and four case studies.

Provides an overview of market and looks at its function, ratings, returns, relation to economy, interest rates and the rise & fall of Michael Milken & Drexel Burham Lambert.

Effects of global firms on developing countries. Examined in terms of the dependency theory, exploitation, economics, socio-cultural aspects, politics and the environment. Focuses on the example of Mexico.

Completed research study measuring compatibility of competitive return on investment with ethical/environmental nature of investment, in theory & practice. Looks at the roles of individuals, corporations, government and the marketplace. Includes tables.

Possible effect of trade agreement on American. employment, transfer of jobs to Mexico, corp. policy, economy, tariffs, exports and wages.

British economist's views on labor market, adjustment variable, elasticity of demand, marginal utility, money; compared to Keynes' theories.

Provides a definition and discusses the provisions of regulations, , prosecution & penalties, compliance, market efficiency and the role of Congress.

Economic overview, emphasizing trade with Pacific Rim countries. Lookds at govt. policies, joint ventures, role of U.S., capital goods & technology, GATT and the future.

Looks at the need for U.S. govt. to create policy to deal with the threats of free trade, regional trading blocs and a changing global marketplace.

Probable effects on economies & employment of U.S. & Mexico.

Examines free trade vs. protectionism, Looks at the North American Free Trade Agreement, the role of the govt., tariffs & quotas, history and global effects.

History and purposes of these laws examined while comparing Canada & U.S. Looks at the protection of ownership, infringement, major cases & decisions.

Advantages & disadvantages. Market research briefing treating Russia as a developing nation. Provides theories and models and looks at issues of privitization, best industries, joint ventures and strategic cycle.

Examining the background and looking at the elections in terms of investments, forecast, views of the parties and taxation.

Involving unfair advertising & competition, piracy & other infringements. Examples, recommendations and global aspects.

How laws benefit corporations at the expense of the middle class.

Compares Bush's & Clinton's policies, probable effects and aims.

The economy examined in terms of unemployment, exchange rate, recovery, discount rate, Federal Reserve, monetary policy, taxation, deficit, global aspects and trade.

Political & economic background. Analyzing the market in terms of market size, consumer issues, coffee preferences, distribution & promotion, exchange and import factors.

A look at the discharge of debt by a non-corp. individual and the effect on tax liability of the estate. Includes costs and benefits.

A look at the effects of the crisis and the efforts to resolve them. Includes new loans, trade issues, capital, politics and protectionism.

An argument that the trade agreement will bring jobs and economic growth into the American economy. Includes provisions, background, misconceptions, competition, politics, racism, tariffs and imports.

A look at the linkages among three factors: democracies, communist regimes and the Third World as described by D.F. Roth, P.V. Warwick andD.W. Paul in "Comparative Politics".

A critical review of the work on the dire effects of the deficit.

A look at the portrayal of the new economic realities for the 21st century and the struggles among Japan, Europe and America for power.

A critical review of the work on the stock market collapse and the possibility of a repeat crash.

A look at the aims, negotiations, effects on the U.S., Canadian and Mexican economies.