Economics papers

A look at the demographics, the gross national product, consumption, trade and politics. Includes tables.

A look at the economic backgrounds, goals, expectations and the possible effects on Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

An examination of the Union's role in the President's economic plan, discussing the National Labor Relations Board, business vs. labor, strikes and retraining.

Explores the theoretical evolution in the ideas of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, neoclassical concepts and the application of the supply-side policies of Reagan.

A critical review of this work on the economics of marriage and family life.

Examines background, need for, provisions, obstacles to ratification, financial impact and employment.

Reviews this work on the need for independent African-American economic power, discussing concepts, obstacles, consumers and starting a business.

Examines techniques, compensation, advantages, arbitration and drawbacks.

An economic analysis of the Black Sox scandal, discussing organized crime, cost-benefits, incentives and present value.

A critical review of this work on changing world order and economic showdown among the U.S., Germany and Japan.

Examines the history of oil production, and the effects of OPEC, the Iranian revolution, and Operation Desert Storm on oil producing nations.

Reviews the possibility of an appropriate model for discussing development in East Asia.

Examines Germany's relations with neighboring countries in the European Community, including economic, social and political impact for individual countries and the EC as a whole.

Reviews the history of organized labor in the United States, charts the rising popularity through the 1950s, then the ongoing decline and examines the outlook for the future.

A critical analysis of Clinton's plan for economic stimulation, calling for increased business and personal income taxation and for spending cuts.

Examines the conundrum that there is a so-called housing shortage while there are a large number of houses going unsold.

Discusses President Clinton's initial economic plan in 1993, which increased taxes greatly and reduced spending minimally.

Focusing on Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia and questioning whether economic development promotes democratization.

Review and analysis of issues related to China's most favored nation status under the Bush and first Clinton administrations.

Examines the declining rolls of organized labor in America, discussing possible reasons for this decline and assessing the possibility of regaining membership in the future.

Examines the benefits and dangers of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for the US and Mexico, discussing the Congressional press for changes during President Clinton's first term.

An analysis of US-Japan trade, including a discussion of the Japanese economy, American concerns, Japanese economic, agricultural and rice trade, policies, US response to those policies and indications of change.

Examines industry trends, economic, legal and political factors.

Reviews this work on the changes in the national economy and the tendency toward globalism.

Examines methods, uses and effects and compares it to the U.S. in the 20th Century.

Argues that the cause of the undeveloped nations' economic problems is First World exploitation.

Examines the decline since the 1960s, compared to and caused by the rise of the Japanese steel industry, discussing dumping, financing, production, the government's role and profits.

Evaluates the global situation in the early 1990s and the near future, discussing regional integration, trade agreements and barriers.

Examines the savings rate as a function of disposable personal income in the 1980s.

Examines factors affecting evaluation (land, modifications, location) and California real estate compared to the rest of the U.S.

A description and application of Japanese techniques, compared to the U.S. approach, implementation, examples, successes and failures.

Argues that the early American economic model is inappropriate for developing nations.

Examines how the system compares to the U.S., discussing structure, types, profits, regulations, consumer issues and competition.

Compares the former's free market economics and the latter's mixed-economy socialism.

Examines the history of its development from 1900 to 1990, discussing WWI, post-revolution efforts, leadership, five-year plans, reforms and the break-up of the Soviet Union.

Examines the 1837-1865 period in U.S., discussing background, causes, legislation, court decisions and effects.

Examines the effectiveness, politics, background, leadership, currency and production.

Examines background, trade, reform, responsibility system, foreign influences, joint ventures, legal issues and the future.

Examines statistics, positions, earnings, organizational obstacles, leadership traits, discrimination and solutions.

Focuses on the workplace, examining wage, promotion and legal discrimination and inequality affecting women today.

Examines its reasons for success in Western Europe and its failure in the U.S., discussing background, politics and law.

Discusses its functions, successes and failures, political control and role in the 1992 elections through July 1992.

A Marxist analysis of the oppressive economic and political nature of the Capitalist State, discussing class struggle, alienation, profit system and materialism.

Examines causes of poverty, minorities, urban issues, politics, theories and suggested solutions.

Examines the country's background, conditions and the role of the garment industry, international trade, relations with the U.S., labor, role of the government, regional issues and recommendations.

Examines the global efforts (U.N., World Bank) to maintain political and socioeconomic order and decrease tension.

Examines problems and solutions and discusses debtor and creditor nations, banks, the Brady Plan and debt reduction vs. forgiveness.

Examines the history and evolution through periods of free trade and protectionism.

A review of the work on "experience of downward mobility in the American middle class."

A look at the symptoms, over extension, credit history, creditors, credit cards, credit repair agencies and counseling.

A look at the role of "loopholes" in the case studies of RJR Nabisco, R.H. Macy, Hertz, Occidental and oil companies' foreign tax credit.

An examination of the dangers of debt, credit reporting agencies, extended payments and removing derogatory remarks on credit reports.

A look at the revenue structure, problems and causes, lottery, taxation and outlook.

An analysis from the Industrial Revolution to Woodrow Wilson's presidency to the Great Depression.

An analysis from the American Revolution to Vietnamese Independence, including expansionism, slavery and industry.

A critical review of the work arguing that the decline of U.S. is a result of manufacturing economy in decline, political and international turbulence.

A look at the types of banks, regulations and comparisons with U.S. banking.

A look at the current and future applications and the impact on the speed and efficiency of the market.

An examination of the proposed aims of presidential line-item veto and the argument against its application.

An examination of the various aspects of the causes of, possible solutions for and potential impacts of the national debt and federal budget deficit.

A discussion of the roles and functions of the Federal Reserve in formulating the nation's monetary policy.

An examination of the history of investment tax credit, origins in the Kennedy administration, modifications in the 1992 campaign, and various economists' perceptions of the viability of the tax.

This paper states that while productivity is critical to economic success, it is very difficult to clearly, universally and accurately define or measure. It also concludes that macroeconomic factors may play a major role in productivity.

An examination of the the attempts by the Saudi government to diversify their economy away from dependence on oil revenues. With a focus on Saudi attempts to build an industrial base.

An examination of the arguments presented by Charles Kindleberger in his book "The World Depression: 1929-1939". He argues that extent of Great Depression was due to British inability and U.S. unwillingness, to assume responsibility for stabilizing the in

A review of the the various theories offered about how a central bank can best be structured. Includes assessment of different views on the effectiveness of the Fed as a central bank.

A look at theForeign Economic Contract Law, commercial contract formation, contract enforceability, dispute resolution and foreign business litigation.

The life and career of the 18th century French economist including her major ideas and works and her impact on modern economic theory.

A look at the International trade of Taiwan including its economic structure, development and global political position.

A plan for an American firm's marketing strategy (food processing) in Cuba.

A look at the physical environment, climate, demographics, literacy, religion, economy, government, global relations and the trade and investment outlook.

This paper discusses the development of the economy of China from 3rd Cent. B.C. to 20th Cent.

This paper presents a summary of Daniel Burstein's "Yen!: Japan's New Financial Empire and Its Threat to America" about Japan's economic threat to U.S. and recommendations for an American response.

This paper compares liberal, conservative and radical views regarding income distribution and public policy: Demographics of poverty and social and political aspects.

This paper examines the application of economic principles in the conduct of business in Japan: Demand, supply, market structure and government regulation.

This paper examines the international trade position of Argentina. Tables.

This paper discusses the economy of Puerto Rico: Dependence on the U.S., history, labor, wages, sexism, family relations and exploitation of women.

This paper discusses the role and impact of multinationals, goverment policy, joint ventures and foreign loans on newly industrializing countries In East Asia and Latin American.

This paper discusses the theories of John Maynard Keynes, his General Theory and the Keynesian legacy in economics, politics and intellectualism.

This paper discusses comparable worth, the concept of equal pay for women and men doing equal work: Background, legislation, politics, collective bargaining, legalities, economics and outlook.

This paper examines how a money-driven economy affected the commercialization of Europe.

This paper discusses the role of Saudi Arabia in OPEC and the organization's impact on US and world economics and politics.

This paper discusses that the defense industry in the US is largely oligopolistic although even though there are v few major contractors, they employ numerous subcontractors and examines how economic and defense spending fluctuations affect the industry o

This paper discusses the differences between pure "free enterprise" and the "mixed economy" of the U.S. and examines government's economic role in three distinct areas: Pollution control, medical care and antitrust law.

This paper describes the complex international political economy of the Middle East as deriving from both historical factors as well as political and economic factors of recent origin.

This paper reviews J. K. Galbraith's "The Great Crash", an analysis of the causes and consequences of the 1929 financial crash in America.

Discusses the closing of institutions, costs, causes (fraud, bad loans, interest rates), deregulation and possible solutions.

Structure, mechanics & legal environment.

Emphasizes misunderstandings & Japanese cultural elements leading to problems in economic relations. Contradictory Japanese attitudes & messages and historical roots.

This paper examines United States' national security, as it may be affected by the impact on strategic mobility of the deregulation of the transportation industry, emphasizing the air transportation industry and the Civil Air Reserve Fleet.

This paper argues for U.S. economic restrictions on Japan: Background, balance of payments, problems and justifications.

This paper discusses unemployment and its associated problems: Causes, impact of inflation and government policies.

This paper examines the price inflation, which occurred in Europe in the sixteenth and early-seventeenth centuries: Causes, fiscal analyses, speculation, importation of American gold and silver, labor, trade, money supply and rise of capitalism.

This paper discusses the relationship between the Retirement Trust Funds and the federal budget deficit: Actuarial status of funds, income change for retirees, deficit and Social Security.

This paper discusses the potential problems of the U.S. budget deficit and suggests solutions.

This paper examines the problem of economic development in Brazil, within the context of environmental concerns over the protection and preservation of the Amazonian rain forest.

This paper explores the capital-gains tax issue in the United States: Pros and cons of arguments involving reduction in the tax rate, tax on inflation, cost of capital and creating short-term windfall.

This paper summarizes the social and economic problems of elderly minorities and critically examines their public assistance policies: Income, jobs, basic necessities, housing, welfare, homelessness, medical issues and education.

This paper examines capitalism and communism by comparing these economic and philosophical systems: Definitions, practice vs. theory, production, ideology, unions, liberty, injustices, class and social relations and capital.