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Japanese Economics, 2001.
An analysis of the recent Japanese economic recession and what measures have been taken in attempt to revitalize the economy.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper provides an in-depth look at the Japanese economy before and after the collapse of the Tokyo stock-market which occurred at the start of the current recession. It shows how Japan was considered to be the perfect economy and idealized by the West with regard to its statistics on growth, unemployment and productivity. Causes of the collapse are analyzed. The writer presents many statistics about the current economic state and looks at the government's plans to boost the economy.
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"The revisionists asserted that, in contrast to the open-market capitalism of the "Anglo-American" model, Japan practiced a unique form of state-directed insider capitalism. Under that model, close relationships among business executives, bankers, and government officials strongly influence economic outcomes. By strategically allocating capital through a tightly controlled banking system, they argued, Japan would drive foreign competitors out of sector after sector, leading eventually to world economic domination. (Thompson, 1997)
"Sooner or later, the United States must come to grips with the fact that Japan has become the leading industrial nation in the world. The Japanese have the longest life span. They have the highest employment, the highest literacy, and the smallest gap between rich and poor. Their manufacturing products have the highest quality."
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The Current Economic Situation, 2002.
This paper discusses the current U.S. economic situation that defies customary, conventional suppositions of recession and boom.
625 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 22.95
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The paper states that at the core of economics is the study of human behavior in producing, distributing and consuming material goods and services in a world of scarce resources. The author feels that the United States must face the current economic situation with an eye to the scarcity of resources it possesses and the fact that no decision occurs without a component cost. The author underscores the fact that current common economic indicators, which do not perfectly obey the textbook definition of stasis, boom or recession, only exacerbates the sense of indecision around how to manage this current situation.
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"The United States is currently in the grips of an economic situation that defies customary, conventional suppositions of recession and boom. The stock market is on shaky ground, having weathered one of the most crushing crashes over the past two years in recent memory, as well as a constant state of economic uncertainty in its technological sector. The market swings up for several weeks then back down again. Consumer confidence is down, even though the unemployment rate is above recession levels. Retirement funds are in jeopardy, yet the economy itself does not seem to be contracting. The United States government is facing a budgetary crisis, yet it also must budget for war. It wishes to lower income taxes to stimulate the economy, yet not face an overwhelming deficit."
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Asia's Economic Slowdown, 2002.
A discussion of the factors responsible for the slowdown in Asia's economic performance and its move towards recession in 2000 -2001.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the several factors responsible for the economic slowdown in South East Asian countries in recent years, including headings like the Asian Crisis and the Second World Economic Crisis. Graphs. There are statistics cited throughout the paper to support and balance the discussion.
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"The East Asian economic miraculous growth since the 1980s has came to an abrupt end with the Asian financial crisis from 1997 to 1998 (Cheong, 2001), and it has contributed significantly to the slowdown of Japan and the four Asian Tigers. There are several factors that led to the Asian Crisis in July 1997. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (1999), the difficulties that East Asian countries faced were not primarily the result of macroeconomic imbalances. Rather, these stemmed from weaknesses in their financial systems and governance. Most were having budget surpluses, external surpluses, but low inflation. The maintenance of relatively fixed exchange rates led banks and corporations to borrow large amounts of international capital, much of it short-term, that are denominated in foreign currency, and unhedged. Also, as the contagion spread to Korea, the world's eleventh largest economy, the possibility of a default by Korea raised a potential threat to the international monetary system (IMF, 1999)."
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The Current Recession in the Wake of 9/11, 2001.
Takes a look at whether the Sept. 11th attacks will aggravate the current U.S. recession.
4,310 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 114.95
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This paper addresses the question of whether the present recession in the U.S. will be aggravated by the Sept. 11th attacks. The paper looks at how the collapse of the "Internet Economy' in early 2001 which lead to decreased spending and consumer confidence even before 9/11, is causing the Federal Government to work double time to ensure that the US economy is spared an even greater blow than it has already experienced. The paper then examines some of the options available to the government in its efforts to best ensure a return to prosperity.
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"One of the most obvious victims of the terror attacks has been consumer confidence - which was already shaky in the light of the economic slowdown in the months before September - a slowdown this week confirmed as the economy was declared in a recession back to March...
The Fed's generally positive assessment of the U.S.'s $10-trillion economy last year has shifted, in part due to the terrorist attacks and in part due to the softening economy, which itself must be seen as in part caused by the massive Bush tax rebates that have caused the federal surplus to vanish like mist in the sunlight. Last year at most of its meetings last year it maintained the Discount Rate, this year even as the economy began to slow down, a fact that for the Fed was mitigated by its warnings about the inflationary posed by the nation's tight labor market (the jobless rate continues near its lowest level in a generation) and a sharp rise in energy prices.
The absence of such key economic indicators showing a slowed rate of growth last year prompted the Fed to maintain or raise its Discount rate, just as the presence of a number of economic indicators (such as high unemployment, falling sales of new homes or other indications of disinclination toward consumer spending and a general decline in leading economic indicators that predict how the economy will likely fare in three to six months' time) have this year prompted the Fed to lower its Discount rate. As the high-tech sector continues to disintegrate, consumer confidence continues to fall and the recession has been made official, observers now wonder exactly how low the Fed can go."
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""The Fed's generally positive assessment of the U.S.'s $10-trillion economy last year has shifted, in part due to the terrorist attacks and in part due to the softening economy, which itself must be seen as in part caused by the massive Bush tax rebates that have caused the federal surplus to vanish like mist in the sunlight. Last year at most of its meetings last year it maintained the Discount Rate, this year even as the economy began to slow down, a fact that for the Fed was mitigated by its warnings about the inflationary posed by the nation's tight labor market (the jobless rate continues near its lowest level in a generation) and a sharp rise in energy prices. "
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The Economic Cost of War on Israel, 2002.
Studies the effect of Israel's war of attrition with the Palestinians on Israel's economy.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The writer compares the Israeli economy with the macroeconomic model pertaining to the circular flow of money through the economy, observing that the contraction occurring among the main economic actors (households and business sector) is not being reflected in the conduct of the Israeli government. The paper argues that the government is forced to maintain its level of military expenditure to counter the increasing level of violence the war is generating. With Israel's contribution to the international export markets evaporating combined with decreasing business sentiment and consumer confidence, not to mention increasing dependence on the U.S. for foreign aid, the future of Israel's economic health does not bode well. The paper also argues that Israel needs to establish true peace before it can hope to overcome its economic recession.
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"Israel is an economy that has previously defied economic forecasts. Up until recently, its economy did not comply with the normal prerequisites for success. However, with the escalating presence of its war of attrition with Palestine, the factors that were once driving its economic growth and defying its detractors, is now slowly being eroded by its increasing commitment to fighting Palestine. This paper endeavors to explore the factors that once drove Israel's economic growth and the aspects of the Israel-Palestinian war that are now hampering Israel's economic health. By comparing the case of Israel to standard macroeconomic models, one can observe the unique case posed by Israel's economy."
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Recession and Its Effects, 2002.
This paper examines the current (2002) recession in the U.S. and how it effects the economy, our families, and certain industries.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper explores the recession that the United States is now experiencing, and how it affects everything from large business like the airline industry to paying for tonight's supper . The author also discusses how we can prevent or slow down future recessions. The paper focuses the recession on a microeconomic scale, applying it to the author's own Western Kentucky.
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"The recession has impacted almost everyone in our surrounding community, whether they were impacted directly or indirectly. It has impacted local small businesses, large industries and companies, as well as individuals and families. All people in the economy are impacted by a recession. However, from the current information that I have obtained, it looks as if the economy is on the rise and will soon be back to normal. Recession is a serious issue, but hopefully our current let down in economy has been a learning experience and next time we will be better prepared and can prevent an equal disaster."
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"Japan's Economic Dilemma", 2002.
The writer looks at Bai Gao's book "Japan's Economic Dilemma" and how Bai Gao makes an effort to simultaneously explain the previous success of the Japanese economy as well as its contemporary fiasco.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the national objectives of Japan: Economic growth, social stability, and the peculiar Japanese methodologies to achieve each. The writer of this paper shows economic growth of Japan in the postwar period. Itconcludes with an explanation on the cause and effect relationship between the monetary as well as the non-monetary characteristics that led to the recession.
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"The integral and compatible functioning of these two systems brings about an upsurge in government spending, resulting in boosting end-user spending, as well as corporate and commercial investments. Thus, if the systems were effectively sustained, the economy could be revived from the recession era, compensating for and recovering the losses incurred through the slump."
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Japan's Economic Crisis, 2001.
This paper examines Japan's current economic problems.
3,305 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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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 economic policies, 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.
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"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."
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Economic Growth, 2005.
This paper discusses domestic and international economic growth factors, which are especially important to financial managers.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that, domestically, two of the most important current economic problems are inflation and interest rates; whereas, internationally, long term stability and America's shift to an aggressive mode of economics are the central issues. The author points out that these factors mean that financial managers must be up with the game--alert, prepared and bold--by adopting a more aggressive regime with better communications and heavy investment in the private sector. The paper stresses that being bold and aggressive does not always refer to investing because excessive growth is as dangerous as excessive recession; therefore, the best financial managers are the ones who most successfully operate within this balance.
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"This long-term growth in America, peaking now in the last two years, with hopes to continue to steadily grow, has been in sharp contrast to the general recession the rest of the world has felt over the last decade. Especially hard hit in recent years were countries in Asia, who collapsed when many of their principal financial institutions crashed. While America's economy has been steadily growing and expanding, many countries around the world are facing difficult restructuring to maintain competitiveness in the global market. America's aggressive, private-sector has pushed the bar further in creating the monster that has become a truly global economy."
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Economic Stimulus Plans, 2002.
An analysis of President Bush and the Democrat's economic stimulus plans.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses how while no longer in recession, the United States economy continues to grow at an anemic rate and how President Bush has proposed a stimulus package and the Democrats have countered with their own. It debates whether the politicians are looking to gain popularity or truly focus on the real economical issue concerning the livelihood of working Americans. It evaluates both plans and shows how even though they both have positive attributes that would be vital in the economic stimulus of the economy, both parties should reach a consensus that will quickly aid the financial plight of the Americans who are out of work.
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"President Bush's proposal (2003) would be worth up to $300 billion over period of ten years. Working Americans would find more money in their paychecks this year if Congress chooses to decrease the tax rate that is currently in place. This plan is set to take effect in 2004. Advisers say that proposal will likely exclude top-tier taxpayers in an effort to fend off Democratic criticism that the President's tax programs cater to the rich. The administration has maintained that those tax cuts helped save the economy from getting worse, and that more cuts could hasten a full recovery. Advisers say the administration has been sensitive to the debate over whether benefits should be aimed at the rich or middle- and lower-income households. Advocates say the plan will include as much as a fifty percent reduction of taxes on dividends to individuals as well as corporate tax breaks that are designed to encourage companies to create jobs by investing in expansion."
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Mexico Economic Analysis, 2002.
An economic analysis of Mexico taking current political and social events into account.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explores Mexico's demographics and key economic statistics and activities to assess this country's current circumstances and to make predictions for its future prospects. The writer argues that while the recession is negatively impacting most countries, it's more important to understand if they are prepared to emerge as stronger economies when the recovery takes place. It states that indicators such as infrastructure, resources, and trade policies hold the answer to this question.
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"In 2002, Mexico's population totaled 103,400,165. At this time, the population growth rate was 1.47 percent and the birth rate was 22.36 births/1,000. The majority of Mexicans, 62.7 percent, are between the ages of 15-64 (male 17,310,230, female 16,630,935). Approximately 32.8% are 0-14 years old (male 31,552,877, female 33,246,668), and only 4.5% are 65 years and over (male 2,069,826, female 2,589,629). According to the U.S. Department of State, almost 70% of the population lives in urban areas in 2000. Because of the lack of job opportunities, many Mexicans have emigrated from rural areas such as the underdeveloped southern states and the crowded central plateau to either more industrialized urban centers or developing areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. Mexico City's population is a huge problem, with more than 18 million residents, making it the largest concentration of population in the Western Hemisphere. Rural population density was estimated to be 98 people per square kilometer in 1997. "
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Japan's Economic Crisis, 2004.
An examination of the effects of the continuing economic crisis on the Japanese economy.
2,477 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Japan is currently in its worst recession since World War II. The country's economy slowed dramatically in the early 1990s after the bubble economy of the 1970s and 1980s. This paper takes a detailed look at what caused Japan's economic crisis and subsequent problems related to the declining Gross Domestic Product (GDP), failed stimulus packages, banking inefficiencies, ineffective interest rate policies, deflation, currency devaluation, and Japan's aging population. Given a consideration of all these factors, the writer makes recommendations most likely to have a positive impact in rejuvenating Japan's struggling economy. The paper concludes that Japan's best course of action includes raising its nominal GDP by increasing its monetary base, engaging in massive bank restructuring, using inflation targeting techniques, and putting distressed real estate and other foreclosed collateral on the market.
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"In early 1990, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates and put a squeeze on credit. But it was done too abruptly. As a result, the Stock Exchange soon lost half its value and property prices dropped by sixty percent to eighty percent. The banks, finding themselves with a mountain of bad debt, drastically cut back credit. This in turn led to the collapse of thousands of small and medium-sized companies. All this has created a profound sense of shock contributing to negative growth. The Unemployment rate of 5.4 percent in 2002 now stands higher than at any point since 1953."
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Asian Recession, 2002.
Examines the possible devastating affects that another global recession would have on the Asian economy.
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This research considers the impact of a future global recession on Asia, with a particular emphasis on Japan, Thailand, China and Indonesia. While specific impacts (including those on income, savings and unemployment, among others) are considered separately in the following analysis, the writer explains that these effects would occur simultaneously as various parts of the economy are affected.
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"In the early part of the twentieth century, it was thought that individual economies were insulated from downturns in economies located elsewhere in the world. However, the Great Depression of the 1930s demonstrated that even at a time when globalization was considerably less prevalent than today, there were global ramifications to downturns in economies. Today, economies are more closely intertwined than at any time in the past, with trading blocs (such as the European Union) bringing together the economic interests of some nations. Technology has also made it possible for investors in one nation to become owners of companies located in another nation, and the import and export of goods has also increased to substantially high levels. Even currencies are more closely intertwined than at any time in history, and some countries have taken the extraordinary step of tying their currency to other more stable currencies (such as the American dollar)."
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Is Global Recession Inevitable?, 2006.
This paper discusses whether the world is on the brink of a global recession and examines its causes and effects.
2,676 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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The paper explains that there are serious imbalances in the world economy and this could have international effects. This paper analyzes the seriousness of this impending adverse situation especially for developing countries and discusses whether as a consequence of this, a global recession is inevitable. The writer explores global current account imbalances and evaluates different views on the causes and consequences of the imbalances. Finally, the paper discusses the various macroeconomic policies and shocks that might remedy the imbalances.
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The Trans-Pacific Imbalances
Global Re-balancing
Concluding Remarks
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"The present phase of relatively fast growth in the developing countries is driven principally by strong global demand, especially, originating mainly in the US. This is further fuelled by the Chinese economic growth. During 1980s and 1990s, most developing countries embraced the market-oriented reforms agenda with the expectation that with this approach they will be able to integrate better with the other economies of the globe. The agenda included liberalization and deregulation at the national level and opening up through competition at the global level. Different countries advanced in this direction to different extents. However, after the East Asian Crisis of late 1990s, the approach of the affected countries changed and they started accumulating foreign currency, mostly dollars as a measure of insurance against any future probable risks and looking to the rise in the oil prices in the international markets. This is also a result of currency manipulative monetary policies of some of the countries like China. Many of the countries developed current surpluses which used to be mostly in red. However, the main sources of the inflow were the increasing trade surplus and FDI."
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Can a Recession Be Stopped?, 2001.
A research of the current economic situation in the U. S. and possible solutions.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 65.95
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A look at the current recession and how it could be avoided. This paper uses quotes and facts about historical U.S. recessions to discuss the current recession. It sheds light on why the U.S. headed towards the recession and describes in detail how it got into this recession and what needs to be done to get out of it.
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"Talking about a recession on Wall Street is like telling your wife she has put on a little weight, it just shouldn't be done. Although this holds truth, the topic has been difficult to avoid over the past six months. After nearly ten years of financial growth, many economists believe that the U.S. economy may be poised for a recession. While many want to point the finger at certain prominent citizens or political groups, a recession can't be blamed on a single person or action. The most important question is what actions can be taken to avoid a recession. It could be difficult, but there are many different procedures that can be taken to keep our economy on the road of economic prosperity."
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