Abstract This paper discusses China's economicpolicy and growth refracted through its foreign policies, its geo-political designs, and its internal consumption patters vis-a-vis energy and specifically petroleum. The research design is qualitative in approach and the conclusion is that while China has, in the past, united its foreign policy with that of its economicpolicy, and visa-versa, it has now begun to unwed these particular governmental dimensions with uncertain results. In the future, China is seen as possibly undermining the economic growth it was worked so hard to achieve by uncoupling foreign and economicpolicies.
From the Paper "Table of Contents Introduction 04 Economic Theory 04 Applied Theory 06 Literature Review 06 Foreign Policy as an Economic Weapon 07 Monetary Policy 19 Economics of Petroleum 23 Methodology 28 Philosophical Rationale 28 Theoretical Foundations 29 Research Design 30 Empirical Findings 30 Conclusion 31 References 33 China: Dimensions of Economic Growth Introduction Economic Theory The neoclassical approach to the study of economics hinges on the allocation of resources that are distributed across needs and satisfactions. Supply and demand is often used to characterize neoclassical economics and is useful in that the economic investment in capital: human, physical, or intellectual, is the primary driver behind the theory of supply and demand and the meta-theory of neoclassicism. Neoclassical theory prefers that individuals behave rationally in the market which, consequently ensures that products and services are consumed efficiently and that, by extension, enterprises generate profit just as efficiently. "
A look at China's policy on population control and various other Chinese government policies that impinge on human rights and therefore impede greater economic ties between China and the West.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 4 sources, 2006, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper discusses population policy in China over the last fifty years with an emphasis on the one child policy instituted in the 1970s that has greatly reduced the growth rate in the population. As China seeks more and more economic ties to the West the policy of reduced family size and at times forced abortions is a public relations problem, much like child labor, prison labor and similar centrally controlled policies that run afoul of human rights.
From the Paper "Population policies in the People's Republic of China reflect a real concern about population growth and the huge size of the population but are, at the same time, bound with issues of ideology and social control. Certain highly restrictive policies began in the 1970s and were deemed successful at reducing the size of the population, and especially the rural population. As China seeks more and more economic ties to the West, the policy of reduced family size and at times forced abortions is a public relations problem, much like child labor, prison labor, and similar centrally-controlled policies that run afoul of human rights."
Abstract The report studies the Indian economicpolicies and compares and contrasts them to the Chinese case. The economicpolicies of both countries are looked at after 1949. As well, their Industrial and agricultural production are examined.
Abstract This paper is an in-depth analysis of the affects of September 11th on the Japanese economy. Several different factors contributing to the deepening recession in Japan are examined in detail, including unemployment statistics, the findings of the Bank of Japan's Tanken survey, suicide figures and corporate restructuring. The changes in people's behavior, including expense accounts, dress and spending habits as a result of this recession and the change in Japan's credit rating and its affect on how government policy is affected by this change are also discussed in detail. The author also presents some of the government's policy attempts at dealing with this problem including new economicpolicies, tax reform, privatization schemes and the restructuring of the banking system. The effects that this has had on Japan's relations with China, especially in its trade relations are also discussed in detail.
Extensive bibliography but no footnotes, or endnotes.
From the Paper "According to a recent article in Bloomberg News entitled "Think Japan's Economy is Bad Now" Just Wait,? the situation will only get worse.' ? ?It's here where things get ugly,? ? the article states. ? ?As unemployment rises beyond today's record 5 percent, consumers may spend less. If already frugal households buy less, corporate profits fall further and so do asset values. Banks, then, may be forced to let more companies fail, boosting unemployment and reducing corporate profits. And so on and so on.? ? This is the very cycle Japan's policy makers have been dreading for years. To date, Tokyo has held things together with ultra-low interest rates and aggressive fiscal spending. Now that borrowing costs are at zero percent and Tokyo has papered markets with more bonds than investors can use, that's no longer possible. Credit rating agencies are sniffing around Japan's finances, wondering if it's time for another downgrade."
Abstract This twelve page undergraduate paper examines China's impact on the global economy. The writer points out that this is already a significant matter, for China has become the world's second-largest economy and generates more than ten-percent of the global Gross Domestic Product. The writer points out that while the American economy is currently more than twice the size of China's, the PRC economy is easily the fastest growing economy in the world.
From the Paper "Ever since economic and political policy reforms began to be implemented by Deng Xio Ping in the late nineteen-seventies, the People's Republic of China has slowly moved towards greater participation in the global economy. The implications of a nation of more than one-billion people fully entering the world economy are significant, not only for the Chinese people but for the rest of the world as well. The Chinese market would be the largest in the world, and the PRC's production capacity and GNP will be very impressive if recent improvements continue to accelerate."
Abstract This paper addresses China's ever growing problem of over population. China's policies used to curb this problem are discussed. Another issue brought to light is China's overaging population and the negative effects that could result from this population instability.
Tags: ASIAN STUDIES / CHINA, chinese population policy
Abstract This paper examines various economicpolicies of the U.S. federal government. It deals specifically with monetary policy, antitrust policy, regulatory policy and import quotas--looking at what some of the government policies have been, why they were formulated and how well they have succeeded in producing their intended effects.
Outline
I. Monetary Policy A. Federal Reserve
1. History
2. Purpose
3. Policy 4. Effects
II. Antitrust Policy A. Purpose
B. Sherman Act
C. Federal Trade Commission Act
D. Clayton Act
E. Federal Trade Commission
F. Effects
III. Regulatory Policy A. Purpose
B. Interstate Commerce Act
C. Interstate Commerce Commission
D. Effects
IV. Import Quotas
A. Purpose
B. International Trade Commission
C. Television Imports
D. Steel Imports
E. Effects
From the Paper "In 1977, in response to a petition filed with the ITC by the electronics industry, the U.S. set a quota on the number of television sets that could be imported from Japan (Canto 74). Although imported sets from Japan fell, imported sets from Taiwan and Korea rose to the point that total imports of televisions was unchanged; the U.S. response was to impose quotas on those countries as well (Canto 75). The net result was a negligible impact on the U.S. economy, because while imports of whole sets declined, imports of television parts rose sharply as foreign sets were assembled in the U.S. (Canto 77-80)."
Abstract This paper examines the United States' past and future economicpolicy, with the purpose of recommending future economicpolicy to the President of the United States. The first part of this paper summarizes economic development over the past ten years. This includes unemployment, deficit spending, trade imbalance, and inflation. Part Two of this paper suggests economicpolicy direction for the coming years.
From the Paper "There are a number of given reasons by economists to explain the end to the economic expansion that the nation experienced during most of the Clinton years. Some blame the Federal Reserve, (Solmon, Zycher, 2001) for the downturn in 2000. Alan Greenspan is credited by many for excellent stewardship of the nations economic health during the 1990s. However, starting in 1999 and into 2000 many point to Greenspan's hiking of the interest rate one or two times too many in contributing to the reversal of economic fortune in the country. To compound to problem, he then waited too long to reverse the interest rate hikes as the economy softened. (Solmon, Zycher) The Federal Reserve Board eventually brought the interest rate down to 45-year lows, but the benefits of "cheap" money has taken a while to kick in."
Abstract This paper discusses the economicpolicies of Great Britain from 1945 up until the present day. It discusses both conservative and labor policies and shows how they differed. The paper ends by discussing the rise and implementation of the "new labor" policies. It particularly focuses on Tony Blair's vision of government and politics, including his concept of the "third way."
Table of Contents:
1945-1979
The Thatcher-Major Years
A New Context
The Recent Economic and Social History of the United Kingdom
The Political Situation in Britain
The Left/Right Division
Globalization
The Rise of "New Labour"
How New Is New Labour?
The Characteristics Blair's Policies The Limits of Blairism
From the Paper "After World War II, a new economic philosophy called "Keynesianism" - different from the "laissez-faire" of old - became prevalent; to his main proponent, John Maynard Keynes (1883-1945), free operation of the market was a good thing but it might prove insufficient to ensure full employment in the long term. The State itself should therefore see to it that effective demand (Keynes attached primary importance to it rather than supply) was always renewed by spending money (expanding the money supply, a policy known as reflation) in order to increase purchasing power and encourage private investment, i.e. rejuvenate economic activity. The government had therefore to be much more interventionist and to operate demand management (which meant economic planning). This is what the Labour government did when the core of the economy (steel, coal, airlines, railways, banks, petroleum, telephone logic), seen as too important to be left to the marketplace, was nationalized."
Abstract This paper is a narrative outline of U.S. economicpolicy and economic indicators as they affect Nike.
From the Paper "Monetary Policy: Nike. The actions of the Federal Reserve have helped Nike to prosper by controlling inflation, reducing unemployment, increasing the standard of living for most Americans and providing a stable foreign exchange rate. (Weston et al) The Federal Reserve regulates money supply and interest rates, determines monetary policy, aims to encourage economic growth, control inflation, reduce unemployment to acceptable levels and stabilize the exchange rate between the U S dollar and foreign currencies in the foreign exchange marketplace."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the economicpolicies that are generally held by the Democrat, Republican and Independent political parties in the United States. These political parties are extremely diverse in their treatment of the national economy and therefore only generalizations can be made: This is particularly true in respect to the Independent Party, which is composed of various political theories such as the Libertarian Party and the Green Party, both of which have enormously diverse economicpolicies.
Abstract The paper describes the hardships that both South Korea and Israel endured during the 1960s. The paper then discusses the role of government financing, investment and the use of economic nationalism in both countries and shows the similarities between the economic evolutions and the state's interventions. The paper relates, however, that the current economic situation is somewhat different; in South Korea, the decrease in government intervention led to significant corruption, while in Israel this led to economic innovation and integration in today's modern world of globalization.
From the Paper "Without doubt, the 1960s represent the main time frame in which South Korea and Israel laid the framework for future economic prosperity. Not only that, the most torrid economic development occurred at this time. The most critical propellant of this prosperity, of which will be the primary topic of this paper, was the state-led policy linkages shared between South Korea and Israel. Discussion will be limited to the 1960s because this decade predated nearly twenty years of economic decline for both nations, and also because of the above-mentioned reasons. Further exploration of this intervention will focus on government financing, investment, and the use of economic nationalism."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the economicpolicies and actions of the Carter Administration. The paper discusses the condition of the American economy when President Carter took office and the attitude of the American public.
Abstract The paper relates that some have seen the economic rise of China not as an opportunity but as a threat, viewing anything that makes China stronger as also making the West weaker. The paper discusses how some perceive China as an environmental, economic or military threat. The paper concludes that this fear is more a perception than a reality at the present time, and it is also impossible to see what will happen in the next few years that might shift this perception.
Outline:
Introduction
The Rise of China Foreign Policy and Intentions
China: Opportunity or Threat?
Conclusion
From the Paper "Much in international relations has changed over the past two decades beginning with the dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the disintegration of the Soviet Union and continuing now with the slow growth of a more open market in China. For decades, both the USSR and China were seen as enemies of the West as both were Communist in their orientation, though the two Communist powers did not always g along themselves, a fact which only made them more threatening to much of the rest of the world.. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, China became the major Communist power in the world, far more of a threat than Cuba, yet treated quite differently than that smaller country. Where America has kept Cuba outside the world's markets as much as possible and has continued to treat any contact with Cuba as a threat to national security, the U.S. has encouraged investment and other contacts with China, aiding in the economic development of that huge country on the theory that economic development and contact with the outside world would lead inevitably to improved relations and to a more capitalist system in China."
Abstract This paper begins with a synopsis of the first millennium of Chinese history and the rise of Mao Tse Tung to power. It traces the childhood and early history of this communist leader and explains his take on Marxist and Communist ideology. The paper then turns to discuss the first phase of Chinese political and economic development (1952 to 1957) and Mao's economicpolicy. The era of the "Great Leap Forward" is explored and the 1959-60 famine is brought up as Mao's first failure. The paper looks at the involvement of Deng in China's leadership before and after the death of Mao Tse Tung and at Mao's status as a visible icon throughout China. His aims and involvement in the Cultural Revolution of 1966 are studied and the differences between Mao's and his successor, Deng's leadership are raised. The paper concludes by evaluating and comparing the relative successes of these two leaders.
From the Paper "Though both were dedicated to the communist ideology, as each had their time at the helm as Emperors in their own right. Mao Tse Tung was the high priest of Chinese communism, charismatic, energetic, calculating, and a true personal power. Mao led ideologically with great slogans and focused on what should be rather than what was, he actively shunned the West, and maintained an archaic absolutism based upon a cult of personality that resulted in the failures of the Great Leap Forward, the Famine of 1959-1960, and eventually to the Cultural Revolution. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the impact of Mao Tse Tung's ideology upon the form and function of China."
