Essays and Research Papers on Misc. Economic Issues

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A 4 page paper assessing one economic effect of SB 1661, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The California law extends the federal Family Medical Leave Act that allows workers to take off up to 12 weeks from work for any reason included in the law. The California extension guarantees that the worker ...

Investors are impacted when a major company, such as Enron fails due to inventive, creative or manipulative accounting supported by the corporate governance environment. This 50 page paper considers if changing the regulatory environment, as attempted in the US with the introduction of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, will either prevent or give early ...

This 10 page paper considers the way that charities may need to invest for either growth or income, and how the total amount of revenue may be a better strategy. This is undertaken by a literature review of charities and their investments as well as the legal, social and practical matters that surround charity investments ...

A 7 page research paper on the issues surrounding the failed balanced-budget amendment. The paper discusses the history of the national debt, and debates whether balancing the budget is even necessary at all. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses some historical factors in the accounting profession including invention of the double-entry method and creation of the FASB. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Enron Analysis

  • 10 page paper

This 10 page paper has three parts. The first section reports the history of Enron from 1985, when it was founded, to 1990. The second section reports the history of Enron from 1990. The writer discusses some of the major issues that caused the company's collapse. In the last section, the writer comments on the ...

9 pages. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was established as a means by which Canada, Mexico and the United States could effectively bolster their economies, their work forces and their political status. This well-written paper explains how NAFTA impacts the economic outlook on the United States and the positive and negative ...

A 5 page paper that examines the evolution of entertainment tourism and its impact on the socioeconomic structure of modern America as presented by author/historian Hal K. Rothman in his 1998 book Devil's Bargains: Tourism in the Twentieth Century American West. Included is a discussion of how cultural and heritage tourism and recreational tourism ...

30 pages in length. A thorough review of several types of depreciation, the history of depreciation, how the business world uses depreciation financial analyses, as well as the FASB. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

(5pp) The history of the organization of unions has been some of the bloodiest in the United States. We might say that was the beginning of the organizational method of unions. Mediation has come a long way since then, but seem to now exist within a gray middle zone. This discussion will ...

This nine page-paper presents a detailed discussion on the introduction and growing interest in smart cards. In addition the discussion compares and contrasts credit cards with debit cards including their limitations and benefits. Bibliography lists eight sources.

This 3 page report briefly discusses the philosophy and work of the social scientist Seymour Martin Lipset (1922- ) and the economist, writer, and political adviser, John Kenenth Galbraith (1908 - ). Lipset has offered numerous examples of the ways in which modern humanity, but especially in America, has embraced or denied various political and social ideologies. ...

This 13-page paper discusses the question of whether accountants will be able to prevent a future Enron (U.S.) or HIH (Australia) accounting scandal, due to the fact that their education and philosophy is that of numbers, rather than ethical behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper begins a short explanation of what Fair Trade means and the purpose of Fair Trade. The essay discusses Fair Trade as it applies to the United Kingdom, including data and statistics and consumers' perceptions of this type of product. The essay identifies some of the stores that strongly support Fair ...

Energy Crisis

  • 8 page paper

An 8 page paper. We have a serious energy crisis that few seem to be acknowledging. Leeb and Strathy, however, say we are on the edge of the most serious crisis ever. Beginning with the comments of these authors, this essay compares two economic energy policies, CARE from the 1970s and the Energy Policy Act ...

5 pages in length. Explores the confusion between the long-distance carriers, with a close look at Excel Communications and BTI Telecommunications. In spite of the big business of the telecommunications companies, there is still much public confusion. Consumers have a difficult time understanding the different companies, the rate plans, and all the ...

A 5 page overview of Wilson’s premises regarding the incredible capability of modern technology to not only monitor individual and group behavior but to utilize the information collected in that monitoring to change and direct that behavior. Wilson contends that this practice is not simply the collection of general information to be utilized in ...

This 4-page paper is a discussion about the accounting practices of Adelphia Communications, the cable company that filed Chapter 11 reorganization during 2002. Topics discussed include practices then and now. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the scenario of Quasar computers and pricing strategies when competition enters the market. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper examines the issue of credit card fraud, and highlights the extent of this growing economic problem. This paper presents generalized information on the subject as well as information about computer credit card fraud as it specifically relates to Australia and New South Wales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper reports and discusses the recent deal between these two companies. AstraZeneca, a large pharmaceutical corporation, is buying 19.9 percent of Cambridge Antibody Technology, a small biotechnology firm. The essay reports the amounts involved and other particulars, the purpose of the alliance and the effect on share prices. The writer also discusses ...

This paper examines the attraction of venture capitalists to the field of biotechnology. Topics discussed include why VCs find this field so desireable, particular investment behavior, and why biotech is reliant on VC financing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page overview of the upcoming 2009 third annual IT Audit Research Symposium. This paper outlines topics and speakers. This paper emphasizes the upcoming release of the two newest Global Technology Audit Guides as well.

A 7 page paper discussing several ways that technology has enhanced auditing’s ability to provide greater value to the organization. CAATTs greatly increase the auditing product’s usefulness and reliability, for many can identify and highlight trends far more quickly than can people. Continuous monitoring of the data included in the audit process allows ...

This well written and accurate 9 page paper investigates the pensions scandal in the United Kingdom. The causes of the scandal are investigated, including government influence, asymmetry of information and training. The paper then looks at the measures taken to remedy the situation and prevent it happening again. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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