Essays and Research Papers on International Finance

A 5 page paper which discusses the various conditions involving the foreign affairs and security of the European Union. The positive and negative sides of the European Union's involvement are illustrated in an attempt to see whether Europe is strong or merely a monster with no teeth. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the creation of the European Investment Bank as well as the role it plays within the purview of international banking. The bank's relationship with the European Union (EU) is also discussed in detail. This historical reference is supplemented by recent actions taken by the enormous institution. Bibliography ...

This 9 page paper looks at the European Union as an economic alliance and considers the possible future and the extent to which harmonisation may be achieved. The paper consider the single currency, the role of the European central bank (ECB) and the harmonisation of VAT and tax. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the difficulties that were faced by France when trying to meet the convergence criteria ready to join the single European currency. The paper looks at the problems and the proposed solutions as well as the difficulties in implementing the solutions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses how members of the EU are trying to deal with the current economic crisis. Also under discussion are prospects of business in Turkey, which is on the list for EU membership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper is written in two parts. The first part discusses the benefits and problems of the European single currency; the Euro. The second part looks at the effect that might been seen when there is a high value Euro relative to other currencies such as sterling and the US Dollar have ...

An 8 page conclusion to a student-provided dissertation examining social and financial conditions in the Baltic region of Europe as the countries of the region stand poised for market-based growth and accession to the European Union. The dissertation focuses on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and how it operates; the conclusion cautions against viewing ...

A 3 page introduction to a student-provided dissertation examining social and financial conditions in the Baltic region of Europe as the countries of the region stand poised for market-based growth and accession to the European Union. The dissertation focuses on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and how it operates; the conclusion cautions against viewing ...

This 10 page paper looks at the introduction of the euro and its possible effects on different parts of Europe, the United States and investors as well. Several points of view are analyzed including that of businessmen, economists and the general public's perception of the currency change. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the impact of Pearl Harbor and how the Americans responded to this unprecidented event. Specifically, this paper discusses America's military response and how this affected Japan in terms of their military and economy. Bibliograpy lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper examining the facts underlying unemployment in Japan and the United States in 2005, focusing on the period 1993 – 1999. Both countries have had their problems with unemployment, a situation common enough in the US but relatively new in Japan until the 1990s. The purpose here is to review ...

This 10 page paper considers the stages of economic development in Rostow's model. The writer outlines the different stages and then considers how they may be evidenced in the development of these three countries over very different time scales. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a comparative view of the modernization experiences of both Japan and China at the turn of the 20th century, and assesses the implications in terms of the integration of modernism as a means to support industrial development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the overall economic conditions and trends in Japan. The paper considers the GDP, inflation, trading supplies, inward and outward investment, interest rates, money supply, exchange rates and unemployment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A paper which looks at the demographic changes which Japan has undergone, especially with regard to the ageing population, and the impact which this had on the economy and employment patterns. The changing perspective of graduates on the labour market is considered in detail. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

The Role of the Banks; This 5 page paper considers the way in which the Japanese economy recovered after the devastation suffered in World War Two. The role of the Japanese banks in both the successes and failures in the economy is considered against general economic circumstances, consideration is also given to the future. The ...

A 9 page research paper which focuses on why the stock market crash occurred and how that crash directed effected the lingering recession which followed the Japanese Stock Market Crash. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that deregulation is not necessary now that Japan's economy has improved so much. The economy is discussed in terms of how it fared through the 1990s and how it is doing in 2004. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the trade relationship and conflict between the United States, China, and Japan. It is something of an irony that, at least for the time being, China has become an island of economic stability in Asia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper contains four interrelated but independent sections on Japanese businesses and the Japanese economy. There is a focus on the Asian monetary crisis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page trends analysis exploring Japan's BOP, exports/imports, debt and FDI. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

9 pages in length. Among all the currency problems that many regions of the world have witnessed since 1992, 'Southeast Asia's situation is more acute. The region does have one major strength: some of the world's highest growth, savings, and investment rates. But like the Latins, Asians had binged on easy-money policies. Now, the Asians--like ...

8 pages in length. The Japanese banking system is too much like that of the US in the early 1930s, and years of questionable financing decisions have finally caught up with many of them. That catching up was well under way before the Asian currency crisis, but that same crisis brought things to the point ...

This 5 page paper considers the underlying reasons for the zero interest prate policy in Japan. The paper using economic theory to justify the reason for the policy and top consider the possible impacts of the strategy. The paper also considers the way that this may impact on exchange rates. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 6-page paper discusses and analyzes the Japanese economy, talking about GDP and exports. There are also comparisons to the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.