Essays and Research Papers on Economic History

A 14 page paper which discusses the history and present condition of American finance. An underlying focus of the paper is on Alexander Hamilton for it was he who perhaps began many of the financial policies of this country. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 80 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to the initiation of the European Monetary Union, the standardization of currency throughout Europe through the creation of the 'Euro' and the implications for participant countries. This paper outlines some of the most important components of the history and business structures defined by the EMU ...

This 5 page paper examines U.S. monetary policy as implemented in the summer of 2000. Overall economy is discussed. History of monetary policy, as well as future implications, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing how interest rates and national economic growth are interrelated. Though called "the dismal science," economics provides a fascinating field of study, particularly in macroeconomics, that larger portion of the economy involving interest rates and GDP. Understanding the effect of interest rate manipulation also serves to make more sense of it. The paper ...

This 12 page report discusses five of the most significant stock markets of the world in terms of history, size, institutional features, and other unique characteristics. Five of the world’s most powerful and “international” markets are those in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, and, of course, the United States. In general, the financial markets of the modern world serve as ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the history of Wells Fargo, illustrating how they influenced the banking industry. The paper also discusses how Wells Fargo involved itself in assisting many individuals achieve their dreams through financial support. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper compares the economy as it stands now with conditions that preceded the 1929 and 1987 stock market crashes. What lessons can be learned from history? The paper makes projections about the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 11 page paper providing an overview of the commercial banking industry. The paper contains a history section, as well as a description of the evolution of banking and legislative regulation beginning in 1850. The face of banking is changing more than at any other time as banks seek to use the Internet to their best ...

5 pages. Dell Computer Corporation is one of the top organizations in its industry, with a large range of products ranging from desktop computer systems to notebooks, servers, workstations, peripherals, as well as a wide range of software and support systems. This paper compares the performance of this company since last year, with a thorough analysis of the ...

A 7 page paper comparing the effects of the industrial revolution and the digital age. The industrial revolution was a true 'revolution,' the likes of which had never before been seen. Such is not the case with the Internet, however. There are aspects of the Internet that can be said to be revolutionary, and of ...

This 8 page book report examines a work in economics. The book entitled Kremlin Capitalism, written by Blasi, Kroumova & Kruse (1996) examines the state of Russia during the first part of the 1990s. The book is summarized. Some quotes are included. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper gives the specific details of the agreement between the Mexican and United States governments in the creation of the maquiladora systems. Examples and quotes. Book references as well as internet sources used. Specific to 1965. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the conditions leading to the currency crises of Argentina in 2002 and Brazil in 1999. Political instability in Argentina and a decade of hyperinflation in Brazil in large part led to government-led money-grabs in each country; Argentina even nationalized personal bank accounts in 2001. A leading fault of ...

A 12 page paper discussing the economy of Sweden. Sweden's welfare state is legendary. The government provides support to individuals in virtually every aspect of their lives, yet without venturing so far into socialism that individuals are unable to determine and follow their own paths. The cost of free university education; health ...

6 pages. This paper evaluates the city of Miami, Florida and its city government. Describes what type of city Miami is, and how it has been affected by demographic changes such as urbanization, suburbanization, deconcentration and regional shifts. Topics also include the type of city government that Miami has, as well as the type of elections. The mayoral ...

A 7 page paper arguing against government bailout as a business alternative to bankruptcy. The paper discusses the auto industry and lessons from the rash of bankruptcies in the airline industry following 9/11. When the topic is bailout, the government needs to limit any involvement to effective guarantees that fill gaps in the ...

This 7-page paper debates whether the government should become involved in the current economic recession. Comparisons to the 1930s Great Depression are draw. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper arguing against government involvement in shoring up manufacturing industries. When the topic is bailout, the government needs to limit any involvement to effective guarantees that fill gaps in the interest of the people but otherwise essentially "butt out" and let market forces operate. Market forces are immensely more efficient ...

A 5 page paper evaluating governments' approach to taxing business activity. One observer of the growth of industrialization in the world has stated, "The state's goal is to maximize its own wealth by collecting taxes." Using the examples of just-industrializing Germany and Switzerland, the paper argues that government will collect greater revenues when tax ...

In five pages this paper examines the Great Depression in an overview of what happened to the economy, how people were affected, what the government did to generate the economy and get people back to work. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration is the federal government agency that is described in detail. Five sources are ...

On New Year's Day, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson penned a letter to the Baptist Association of Danbury, Connecticut articulating his views on the relationship between church and state. This separation, his belief in majority rule, and in reduction in government continue to profoundly affect the government of the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources. jvTJeffer.rtf

This 5 page report discusses the economic theories of British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946). The ways in which employment and unemployment are perceived in the economic context was of particular importance to him and played a key role in his advocacy of government spending. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper considers to what extent Victorian Britain be described could be described as free market economy, including consideration of government policies and the impact that the reduction of tariffs introduced by Peel and Gladstone had on duty and examines did Britain pursued a policy of free trade when other European countries ...

This is an 8 page paper which discusses the useful web sites found and the relevancy to the issue of the correlation between the Presidents of the United States and the U.S. Economy. While many sites are good for historical and economic details, others are government based and perhaps too factual and open to bias. ...

This 5 page papers explores different aspects of the auto maker industry: vertical expansion/integration, sources of capital, labor relations, government relations and new innovations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.