Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

A 3 page paper reviewing the address that the vice president of the European Central Bank made to the European parliament on April 29, 2003. Mr. Papademos was introducing the European Union’s annual report for 2002. The paper discusses the tools he used in calling parliament to action in stepping up planned structural ...

This 10 page paper takes a look at both sides of the issue concerning the creation of a full European Monetary Union. Would the inclusion of hold out nations improve things for Europe? Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 10 page paper on the issue of implementing a common currency in Europe. The writer addresses the pros and cons and gives suggested solutions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the EU; historical economic differences between Ireland and Britain; and how those differences have influenced current positions. The single market still is a long way from reality in Europe, but the very promise of it becoming reality affects both member and non-member nations. The promise of the single market and EU membership ...

This 10 page paper consider the single European currency zone and the role of the European Central Bank in managing the economy. The paper first considers the monetary policies of the ECB and how they may be used to keep inflation low. The paper then argues that there are some more important economic goals than ...

This 8 page paper consider to potential results of an increased European Union, many countries wish to join, and this paper looks at the potential effects that this will have on both the EU as a whole and the individual nation states. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 22 page paper discusses the question "has the UK participated in European integration wisely since joining the European Union in 1973?" The paper looks at the different developments and areas of integration since that date, how they have been adopted and resisted along with the results for the UK in the short and long ...

This 6-page paper focuses on the EU as an integrated market -- focusing on competitive monopolistic theories and economies of scale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the historical development of the EU and the single currency, how and why it has been of value to the current member states, including recent members such as Poland and why Croatia may benefit from membership. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses issues related to the EMU and the EU. The performance of the euro since its inception is reported as are political concerns being expressed by some member-states. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

The single European currency; The Euro has become a reality. The United Kingdom has chosen not to join the currency, in the 9 page paper the writer considers the potential advantages and disadvantages of that position. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

Globalization has been recognized on many levels, one of which is the social and political cohesion of disparate countries through common economic and technological goals. The European Union (EU) is a case in point. This 12 page paper explores the theories of realism and liberalism within International Relations and then applies the theory to actions and, or, philosophies held ...

This 5 page paper discusses why modern economic growth can be traced to Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page paper is an analysis about the European Union and its effectiveness. Touched on in this essay are some trade theories followed by the EU, as well as how effective they have been for both the union as a whole and for individual member states. Also discussed is the history of the ...

This 8 page paper considers two specific public policy issues, the extent of governmental control in health care funding, and the decentralization of education, and then relates the differences in the US, Europe and Japan relative to related public policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page discussion of Europe’s introduction of the euro. The introduction was an attempt to address the problem of the lack of compatibility between the numerous monetary currencies which exist in an area demarcated by a variety of nations and political interest. Although the euro has the potential to overcome the confusion ...

An 8 page paper discussing foreign direct investment in the European Union and what policy changes could or should be made. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 age paper considers what is meat by harmonisation of taxes, how and why it is seen by many as a necessary aspect of monetary union, and the current situation in Europe. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 24 page report discusses the banking systems of the United States and the European Union. The financial world, by its very nature, is ever-changing and with the major changes that have been seen in the past few decades -- the end of the Cold War, the boom and bust of the 1980s and ...

This 11-page paper focuses on comparisons between economies of Latin America and Eastern Europe, following trade liberalization and economic reforms. Bibliiography lists 3 sources.

The European Union is growing, as the membership has increased so have the number of countries whishing to take part in the single European currency; the Euro. This 7 page paper examines the benefits of joining the single European currency, which includes aspects such as transparency, reduced transaction costs and potential stability. The paper the ...

This 16 page paper looks at the possibility of Spain joining the European Union trading block and the economic effect that may be encountered. To examine this the background of the EU is discussed and the recent economic development of Spain is considered before we apply these factors to the way they may combine in ...

This 5 page paper considers Turkey and the country’s wish to join the EU. In three sections the first section considers the criteria for joining the EU, the second part of the paper looks at the costs and benefits of joining and the last section considers the role of the single currency and how Turkey ...

This 8 page paper consider the way in which the Euro has influence the financial markets in Europe both within and outside of the Eurozone. The weak currency has been seen direct and indirect constraining factors to companies and investors. This paper explains those constraints and market reactions in an easy to understand style. The ...

This 2 page report discusses the 'trade war' that has evolved between the United States and the European Union and its political implications, as well as the concerns of those in the midst of it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.