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The IMF and the International Political Economy, 2002.
Analyzes the role of the IMF in the international political economy and examines some if it policies and their effectiviness.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the role of the International Monetary Fund in the international political economy. The author discusses specific IMF policies, and why some of the old policies don't work anymore.
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Contemporary International Economy, 2007.
This paper argues that current international institutions are no longer effective in regulating the contemporary international economy.
4,594 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper provides an overview of the forces at play in the international community today as they affect the contemporary international economy. The writer then provides a discussion of the current trends affecting international institutions in the 21st century. Further, the writer offers an analysis of the impact these events and trends have had on international institutions. This is followed by a summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Events and Trends Affecting International Institutions in the 21st Century
Impact of Events and Trends on International Institutions
Conclusion
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"Following World War II, the United States assumed a leadership role in developing new types of international institutions. For example, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided for a liberalization of international trade, the Bretton Woods framework created a fixed exchange-rate system (which lasted until 1971), and the International Monetary Fund controlled the flow of credits until the mid- 1970s and once again from the early 1980s thereafter; in addition, these authors note that the EEC institutionalized a free-trade area in the heart of Western Europe at this time. According to Mingst, international institutions are defined as those they are comprised of membership from at least three states, having activities in several states, and whose members are held together by a formal agreement. A coordinating body for international institutions, the Union of International Associations, currently distinguishes between the more than 250 international governmental organizations (IGOs) that have been created by intergovernmental agreements and whose members are states, and the approximately 6,000 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), whose members are associations or individuals."
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"Understanding International Political Economy".
This paper discusses Ralph Pettman's book, "Understanding International Political Economy," the most popular international political economics textbook.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that the main themes of this book are three theories of international economics described in a historical order according to the epoch when they were first introduced: mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. The author points out that it is difficult to find a country where these theories of political economy can be realized clearly in daily practices; the processes of globalization, goods exchange, industrialization, and development of social infrastructure within one country and within the world economic community have proven that only an integral model of economical development can be applied in the realities of today. The paper states that, even though Pettman succeeded in describing three main concepts of political economy, the work lacks an explanation of modern events, and the reading would be more fruitful if there was more information included about countries with transitional economics, such as China and the former socialist states.
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"Mercantilism considered the wealth of the society to be in accumulation of money (silver and gold). According to the concept of mercantilism wealth and prosperity could be achieved only thanks to the development of foreign trade. The growth of wealth here is obvious: cheap good are sold for higher prices abroad. The problem of economical theory according to mercantilists was the development of the most effective recommendations for the state politics in regulating economics. Mercantilists thought that for the development of favorable conditions for economical growth, the state has to intervene in economics, encourage native industry and trade."
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International Political Economy, 2007.
This paper discuses the field of international political economy, which has become increasingly important because of mass globalization.
3,805 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that current political economic changes across the globe, such as the appearance of the euro, trends in foreign direct investment and the introduction of the Internet, have lead to a need to reform existing international politics and implement a more efficient system. The author points out that automobile and electronic manufacturers are not in favor of a globalized free trade but rather find it more advantageous to employ a closed economic block to wage war against rival firms in Japan and Europe. The paper stresses that an increasing gap between developing and rich nations needs to be stemmed by creating an environment, which is beneficial for conditions of long-term per capita income growth.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Globalization and International Political Economy
Issues Surrounding Trade
Environmental and Social Issues
The International Political Situation: Now and in the Future
Problems International Political Economists Must Overcome
Conclusion: Future Directions
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"Contemporary trends toward enforcing major trade policies between numerous countries have provided a number of challenges. Even over the last decade, the NAFTA agreement, the WTO and the proposed (and failed) fast-track scheme U.S. President Clinton proposed in 1997-98 are three world-renown examples. NAFTA caused a lot of controversy, not only outside of U.S. borders but within. The agreement aimed to expand on an existing arrangement between the U.S. and Canada of "free trade" (a hallmark of globalization) which expanded in the late 1980s to include Mexico. "
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Global Finance in the International Economy, 2600.
Explores the effect of the growing international economy on small business and marginal economies, with specific reference to Singapore.
2,621 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The global financial industry is evolving rapidly, causing our financial sector to face many more challenges. In view of this, the paper examines how banking liberalization might affect Singapore and her position in the global financial context, especially after the 1997 Asian market collapse. The paper also includes graphs and tables.
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"The rapid wave of evolution has manifested in the form of more consolidation of financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions. Technology and Internet Banking promotes competition. Practically all the world's financial institutions are emphasizing reduced costs with business synergies, increased capital base and risk-management in response to global competition. Smaller players are faced with the threat of elimination if they do not keep up with the rapid changes of time and tap into the resources of the new knowledge based economies . Financial services must be price competitive in the face of fierce rivalry for funds, while maintaining the institutions? investment interests. The industry is tapping economies of scale by using more automated ways of processing mortgages and credit transfer in bulk."
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The EU and International Economy, 2004.
A look at how the European Union will effect international marketing functions.
2,067 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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With an annual GDP comparable to that of the United States, and a population of about 450 million people as of May 1st, 2004, with the addition of 10 more East European countries, the European Union has become a major economic force in the world economy and will continue to be a dominant factor in how other countries do business within Europe. This paper shows that because of the influence and reach the European Union has on the international economy, it is important to understand how EU legislation will affect international marketing functions between European countries and international countries. Because the European Union is still in its developmental phases and growing at a tremendous rate, rules and regulations are constantly changing, making it extremely difficult for international companies to keep up to date with all the changes. This paper looks at the various aspects of the marketing mix that have been affected by EU legislation.
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"The creation of a single monetary system under the European Union will change the way companies do business both within the EU and internationally. The change to the single monetary system will impact the pricing variable of the marketing mix by creating more price transparency, reducing exchange rate risks with the European Union, and lowering transaction costs. Many companies doing businesses within the European Union will spend a great amount of time updating their financial systems and converting existing currency and pricing into the new monetary system. International marketers will also have to establish new pricing structures under the new monetary system."
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International Political Economy (IPE), 2003.
Examines the connection between free trade, economic growth, and international power relations.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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Discusses varying perspectives of effect on protectionist duties on goods. Examines politics as determining economics, market forces, and geopolitical market dynamics.
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"This research examines the debate within the discipline of International Political Economy (IPE) on the connection between three subject areas-free trade, economic growth, and interna.tional power relations-from the perspectives of Realism, or neo-..."
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International Political Economy, 2003.
Critiques and evaluates a 2002 article.
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Provides a critique and evaluation of the 2002 article, "The Post-September 11 Debate Over Empire, Globalization, and Fragmentation". Argues that fragmentation is the inevitable consequence of the emergence of a superpower capable of hegemonic actions.
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"Walter LaFeber (p. 1) argues that empire and imperialism generates the process of globalization and that fragmentation is an almost always inevitable consequence of the emergence ..."
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International Political Economy, 2005.
A look at the Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and the plan to create a political union based on economic and monetary integration.
4,156 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper deals with the European project of an Economic and Monetary Union from the 1950's until nowadays. The launch of the euro, the enlargement of the E.U. and the European Constitution are also discussed.
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"The European project's main goal was to bring peace and stability to Europe. It succeeded remarkably well in post-1945 Western Europe. By gathering European soil resources and binding their economies, European countries enjoyed decades of political stability and prosperity. At least on the West side of the continent. Divided by the Iron Curtain, Europe had to wait 60 years to see Eastern European countries join the European Union. Here is a good example of how politically successful economic integration can be. The 'carrot' of EU membership has indeed been a very important means to impose peace and political stability to Europe's closest neighbours. This "soft power" is the second political motivation for economic integration, after the desire of a grand federal super-state."
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International Migration and the U.K. Economy, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the impact of international migration on the U.K. economy.
9,031 words (approx. 36.1 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 187.95
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This paper claims that immigration is a political problem on the minds of every destination country's citizens. The paper proposes that abundant in-migration is responsible for a variety of economic and societal ills in the developed nations. The paper explains that this issue is often discussed in the United Kingdom. The paper looks at the current view of immigration in the U.K. The paper examines government figures regarding the profiles of immigrant populations and discusses the findings of other researchers regarding the components of the current viewpoint of the negative or positive status of immigration into Britain in 2005.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction and Statement of Problem
Factors Contributing to the Immigration Issue
Two Competing Viewpoints
Definitions
Hypothesis
Chapter Two: Review of the Literature
General Studies
Ethnic Groups and Economics
Overpopulation
Ethnicity
Social Programmes
Legislation and Policy
Violence and Terrorism
In Favour of In-Migration
Chapter Three: Methodology
Chapter Four: Findings
Ethnicity
Religion by Ethnic Group
The Immigrants
Country of Birth
Crime
Health
Chapter Five: Discussion
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"In an era of globalisation, the question of immigration would seem to be moot; however, it is anything but that. As governments grapple with ways to accommodate their original citizens with new ones, the issue of immigration has taken on a more, rather than less, cogent appearance. Indeed, in many places, immigration hard-liners have been responding to the coming and going across national borders with varieties of 'hardliner' responses. In 2002, Jean-Marie Le Pen exploited the issue to run second in France's presidential elections; in the Netherlands, straight talk on the issue by the late Pim Fortuyns forced the government into a coalition with his party. This strong showing suggests that German conservative Edmund Stoiber can maintain power in his party. The politicians have, for the most part, contended that they were responding, with their anti-immigration stances, to public sentiment. "
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International Operations and Internalization, 2005.
Considers how international operations affects a company's marketing function.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper considers how international operations affects a company's marketing function, including all four components of the marketing mix. It looks at Porter's model of international strategy and stages of internationalization. The paper provides examples.
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"In today's economy companies can no longer be satisfied with serving a single geographic market. This strategy is still effective for some businesses but many companies-including small and medium-sized organizations-have recognized the benefits of expanding their operations to the global market. With the advent of the Internet and the ability to transfer funds across borders seamlessly and with low transaction costs the move toward globalization is no longer limited to only large companies ..."
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Nigeria and the International Monetry Fund (IMF), 2002.
Examining the IMF's role in the history of Nigeria,focusing on the assistance it has provided their economy.
2,314 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The International Monetary Fund has been known for introducing sound economic policy changes in troubled nations but recently the organization has come under severe attack for its close links with multilateral international agencies. The paper studies IMF?s role in stabilizing Nigeria?s economy and sees how far it succeeded in achieving its objectives. The paper also analyzes the involvement of IMF in Nigeria to assess the effectiveness of IMF-led policies in this country. Argues that the involvement has lead to negative economic consequences.
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"International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the international body responsible for monitoring and formulating economic policies in troubled nations. The organization introduces economic reforms in countries, which are suffering from inflation, poverty, corruption, weak economic structure, high external debt etc. Most of the third world countries fall in this category and thus IMF has been involved in various economic programs in countries like Latin America, South Asia, China, Nigeria, and Mexico. But though the organization is known for some constructive work, it has encountered bitter criticism in the last few years because of its close links with the United States and its alleged lack of transparency. It has been noticed that many of its programs are formulated during secret meetings between the IMF officials and government executives. This has done little to improve its ratings and IMF continues to lose credibility among the countries it seeks to support. Many analysts are thus unable to decide if IMF?s supervision is actually as important as it is made out to be. It is true that this organization is trying to provide help to troubled economies but many believe that same could have been done by the private sector. Furthermore, it has been noticed that the economies supported by IMF continue to deteriorate rather than improve. In other words, IMF funding has negative impact on an economy rather than a contributive one. This can be proven by the example of Nigeria, which will be the case in point for this paper."
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International Monetary Fund (IMF), 2008.
A look at the harsh conditions the International Monetary Fund (IMF) imposed on developing nations receiving IMF assistance and the consequences of those conditions..
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines IMF policies and structural economic demands and how they affect national economies and local populations. The paper relates that, while such structural conditions to a country's economy might, for the most part be well intentioned, they often have disastrous outcomes or, at best, minimal benefit to the receiving nation The paper then presents suggestions for alternative assistance strategies for struggling nations.
Table of Contents:
Overview
The IMF and Jamaica
The Gender Factor
Possible Alternatives
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"IMF SAPs are deigned to result in an increase in tradable goods and services that are defined as goods or services that can be traded on international markets rather than local markets. The indirect but clear impact on the local labor markets affected by IMF policies, such as Jamaica, is that while males that are more commonly employed in the non-tradable goods and services industries experience higher levels of unemployment, women, in contrast, are increasingly sought after to work the assembly and production lines that produce the tradable goods and services, they are still responsible for their child rearing, child care, and home-making duties."
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International Monetary Fund ( IMF ), 2002.
An overview of the IMF.
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Overview of the IMF. How it is organized and how it works. Its purpose as the central institution of the international monetary system. Its economic aims. Its monitoring of world financial issues. Its structure and chain of command. IMF functions. Effectiveness of the IMF; handling of financial crisis; Economic bailouts.
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"The International Monetary Fund
Membership
Created on December 27, 1945, when 29 countries signed its Articles of Agreement at a conference held at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commenced financial operations on March 1, 1947. Currently, there are 183 nation-states that are members of IMF. Unlike the United Nations (UN), where each member nation has an equal vote, voting power at the IMF and its sister organization, the World Bank, is determined by the level of a nation's financial contribution (World Bank/IMF Fact…, 2001). Over time, sovereign nations not initially involved in the formation of IMF have sought and secured membership, resulting in the present force of 183 members."
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The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), 2003.
Provides a critical overview.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 111.95
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Considers how the entities were created in 1944 as a mechanism to rebuild Europe after the devastation of World War II and the role the two institutions have played in economic development across the globe to facilitate trade and assist poor countries.
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"The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were both created at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944. The initial impetus for establishing both the World Bank and the IMF was ..."
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