An Investigation Into the State of Microfinance in Benin (2005)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «Research on the economic and social development of countries in Africa demonstrates that there are a host of issues that must be addressed in the context of improving daily economic conditions for individual citizens. While some of these issues have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Benin?An Overview. Benin's Economy. Benin's Economy at a Glance. Microfinance In Benin. The Need for Microfinance in Benin. Demand for Microfinance (billions CFA). Microfinance Institutions in Benin. General Overview. Overview of...»

Study of Communication and Transpiration in Africa using a specific country as an illustration

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Researchers examining the development of Sub-Saharan Africa have noted that there are numerous infrastructure problems that exist on the continent. Telecommunication, transportation, and basic health and education services have been noted as some of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nigeria?An Overview. At the present time, the government in Nigeria has evolved to a peaceful democracy. . Comparison of Select Economic Data for Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa and the World, 2000. Telecommunications in Nigeria. History...»

An investigation in to the problems with corporate pension funds

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Beginning with the New Deal, efforts to secure the social and economic prosperity of employees after retirement have been developed. This process has lead to the evolution of the current system of corporate pension funds. Although millions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Pension Funds?A Historical Overview. Pension Funds?Types. Unfunded and Funded Pension Plans. Unfunded Pension Funds. Funded Pension Plans. Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Defined Benefit Pensions. Defined...»

The theories of economic justice and the justification for employing utilitarian principles to support the economic development of society

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history a number of notable scholars have stepped forward to offer their views on how society should create a utopian existence. Although each of these scholars has been able to address the fundamental issues facing the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. In Defense of Utilitarianism. Even though it seems fair to argue that maximizing the total well-being of society could carry with it a number of challenges, the specific argument that this situation permits an unfair distribution of...»

Latinos and healthcare in the United States: Diverse challenges and unmet needs

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Theses   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   26 pages
Document abstract : «Since 2003, Latinos have become the largest minority group in the United States, composing over 12.5% of the population. Unfortunately, many Latinos are not able to access healthcare in a meaningful way, as barriers of availability,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Legality and coverage. The health of Latinos. Understanding health. The marketing of health to Latinos. Marketing to Hispanic. Arizona: Background and context. 1999: A 13 year old girl sufferes appendicitis in Maricopa County in Arizona. Policy...»

Z-Boys: The politics of style

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «When land designer Abbot Kinney set out to create Venice, California, the European-style beach community of amusement piers son known as the "Coney Island of the West," he had no way to foresee the eventual decay of Venice and neighboring Ocean Park...»

Synopsis abstract : «Subcultures, like the Mods, and Punks, and the Z-Boys.. 'Style was like the most important thing' says Z-Boy Tony Alva. . It was through this new skating style rather than their physical style that they most effectively communicated.. Dick Hebdige...»

Overview of the World Bank organization, the positive contributions that the organization has made to the development of Third World countries, and the specific policies that have been criticized by world leaders

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The World Bank was created in the aftermath of World War II with the intention of helping all countries in Europe rebuild in a positive and prosperous manner. Since this time, the World Bank has undergone many changes and refocused its strategies...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The World Bank?An Overview.. Brief History of the World Bank.. Current Function.. The World Bank?Positive Outcomes.. Success Stories.. Development Indicators.. How the World Bank Helps Countries in Need.. Criticisms of the World...»

China on the I-way

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «China's Internet industry has clearly become a spectacle and a booming phenomenon in the Chinese society. Since it started in the early 1990s, China's Internet industry has grown from a marginal industry into a mainstream and a still rapidly growing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Demographic segment.. Economic segment.. Political/Legal segment.. Sociocultural segment.. Technological segment.. Global segment.. Porter's five force model.. Threat of new entrants.. Rivalry among competing firms.. Bargaining Power of...»

The Universal Healthcare debate in America

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «According to the National Coalition on Healthcare, nearly 47 million Americans go without health insurance (NCHC 2008). That means that sixteen percent of the American population cannot afford to get treated when they are sick, injured, or possibly...»

Synopsis abstract : «American Association for Labor Legislation - Standard Bill.. Private insurance or State insurance.. Plan for universal healthcare.. Flaws within the universal healthcare system employed by other countries.. Questions against universal health care in...»

Guatemala : An economic overview in a historical, social, and political context

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/24/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of Guatemala into the global economy, and explore the viability of trade and investment in the country. In order to gain a proper perspective on Guatemala's current and future economic position,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chapter I. Guatemala: An overview.. Geography, climate & topography.. Chapter II - History.. Chapter III - Social culture and infrastructure.. Chapter IV - Political & legal climate.. Chapter V - Economic overview.. Chapter VI...»

Economic crisis in South-east Asia

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In order to fully appreciate the nature of the economic crisis in south-east Asia, it would be necessary to have at least some insight into the nature of these economies prior to the financial problems they experienced1. Before the onset of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The factor which leads to the unprecedented expansion.. The unprecedented and unhealthy levels of competition in South Korea.. Countermeasures which countries took in order to rectify the problem.. Lesson that were learned from the South-East Asian...»

Critical discussion on the definition of assets and liabilities contained in the IASC Framework

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Although it may come as a surprise to many non- accountants, the accounting profession internationally has encountered a great deal of problems in arriving at robust definitions for the elements of financial statements. Defining assets, liabilities,...»

Synopsis abstract : «International Accounting Standards Committees and 40 standards and conceptual frameworks. . Purpose of the framework.. What the framework provides.. The framework's definition of liabilities.. The IAS 37 Provisions.. Conclus...»

Ford Motor Company, Inc. and Toyota Motor Corporation analysis of the Japanese-American trade relationship using the gravity, Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin Models

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «Why is the trade balance debate important? Technology has minimized trade barriers World economies more integrated International exchange vital to industries such as agriculture and auto manufacturing. Drives many economic and political policies...»

Synopsis abstract : «United States' current trade balance.. United States' growing trade imbalance.. America and Japan.. Reason for American growing trade imbalance with Japan.. Ford / Toyota US sales timeline.. The Gravity Model: Defined.. Barriers.. Cultural...»

Efficient capital markets and the importance of behavioral finance

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Efficient capital markets allow to consumers and companies to invest savings, borrow, and manage risk in the most effective way. Capital markets bring together companies, that seek to raise capital to invest in future performance and investors, who...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH).. Efficient Market Sub-Hypotheses.. The importance of Informational Efficiency.. The importance of Behavioral Finance.. Behavioral Finance and the utility function.. Behavioral Finance...»

Top-down or bottom-up valuation process?

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Investors typically select investments that provide a rate of return, which compensates them for their time, the expected rate of inflation and the risk involved. In this context, the value of an investment is estimated based on the required rate of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Determining asset value.. Estimating future stream of cash flows.. Estimating discount rate.. The top-down, three step valuation approach.. Economic environment.. Industry environment.. Company Analysis.. The bottom-up,...»

Implications of the European economic integration on the centrally-planned economies

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Former Communist countries joined the EU in 2004 and in 2007. Having different features in their surrounding region as compared to the older EU members, centrally-planned economies were - and still are - challenged to alter their political and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The Eastern enlargement of the European Union.. 1.1 The European Union enlargement.. The Theoretical Background of Economic Integration . Levels of Economic Integration.. Objectives of Economic Integration.. Cases for...»

Capital budgeting methods

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/26/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Capital budgeting is concerned with the process of producing, evaluating, selecting and controlling capital expenditures. In this context, capital budgeting decisions are critical. Winning projects typically produce positive cash flows for a long...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining capital budgeting.. Capital budgeting methods.. Net Present Value (NPV).. Regular payback period.. Discounted payback period.. Internal Rate of Return (IRR).. Net Present Value (NPV) shortcomings.. Regular Payback...»

Labor flexibility: An overview of features and developments with the German model

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Many scholars cite the Digital Age shift as the main precursor involved in the increasing push towards more flexibility within economic models, not only Germany, but on a global level. The reduction in jobs involving manufacturing and the service...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chancellor Helmut Kohl's attemptes to further international competitiveness through labour flexibility.. German flexibility models.. A brief outline of German international relations and the burgeoning move towards deregulation in...»

Interdependence of norms in budgeting

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Key (1940) contended that there was a lack of "attention from the basic budgeting problem (on the expenditure side), namely: On what basis shall it be decided to allocate x dollars to activity A instead of Activity B?" (1137, emphasis in original) ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political scientists.. Public administration researchers.. Executive leadership Versus Neutral competence.. Conclsion.....»

Risk management and the use of derivatives

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This paper investigates the use of derivatives in Risk Management. Deriving the value from an underlying asset or an index representing assets, derivatives bear the ability to accelerate gains or losses for a small initial outlay thus assisting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining risk.. Defining risk management.. Conducting a risk management assessment.. Transferring the risk to an insurance company.. Transferring the risk to a third party.. Forward contract.. Futures...»

Famine in developing countries

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Everything happens for a reason. For a global crisis, which is famine, this saying is fairly accurate. Yet, famine happens not only for a reason but for complex reasons. Aside from its characteristically intricate origins, the consequences of famine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Causes and consequences of famine.. Natural calamities.. Access to land.. Conflict.. Exchange rate failures.. The geography of famine.. Observable consequences of famine.. Conclusion.....»

Investment Banking

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Investment banking activities make up the majority of bank's services. Investment bankers are responsible for generating customers, introduce them with the kind of services available by ascertaining their financial needs and manage their accounts....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is involved in Investment Banking.. Employers.. Qualifications.. Wage.. Career perspective.. A personal career SWOT analysis.. Strength.. Weakness.. Opportuni...»

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) theories: An overview of the main FDI theories

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) acquired an important role in the international economy after the Second World War. The increase of the volume of foreign direct investment was so sharp that economists considered FDI as a new stage of Capitalism...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Defining Foreign Direct Investment.. FDI theories on a macroeconomic level.. Product Life-Cycle Theory (Vernon, 1966).. Oligopolistic Reaction Theory (Knickerbocker, 1973).. FDI Theories on a microeconomic level.. Business Behavior Theory...»

Sample resume for financial analyst

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Sample resumes   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «An innovative, energetic, goal-oriented professional with solid financial and pricing experience. Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing cost estimates, defining requirements for cost models and defining consistent methods for establishing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Professional profile.. Areas of strength.. Application skills.. Employment experience.. Education.....»

Monetary policy and Inflation

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The US economy has always seen turbulent cyclical effects of inflation and deflation. To gauge the balance between the two experts at the Federal Reserve has always adopted the traditional macroeconomic tool of monetary and fiscal policies. These...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Statement.. Discussion.. The monetary policy of an economy.. Balancing the monetary flow of the economy.. Williamson (2005) economic and policy models.. The catalytic events that followed the announcement of the new economic...»

Money advice

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   10/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The trend of people being subjected to financial difficulty is increasing. The easy access to credit may provide convenience but it can also lead to overspending and consequently, overindebtedness. Some life-changing events such as loss of job and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The trend of people being subjected to financial difficulty.. Subprime credit.. The market for subprime credit.. The subprime lending.. evident growth in advertising by lenders.. the market for subprime credit in...»

A look at corporate taxation

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   10/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As any business withdraws and employs reduction of all or parts of its assets to cash or cash equivalents to its shareholders, the last step that is usually undertaken is the complete liquidation of the corporation and this denotes the end of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General utilities doctrine.. Arkansas Best Corp v. CIR 485 US 212. Background and discussion.. Arkansas Best concedes that the Bank stock falls within the unembellished definition of capital asset.. Corn Products v. CIR 350 US...»

Economy of Vietnam

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In order to have an overall understanding of a given economy, one must take into effect numerous elements and factors. It starts with a general economic framework for the particular country or region, as it gives the necessary background figures to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The economy of Vietnam.. Overshadowed by the devastating war.. The Asian financial crisis.. Agriculture's share of economic output.. Unemployment rate.. National debt.. The vast economic growth over the past twenty...»

On the road to China's urbanization

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Unexpected urbanization is taking place in China today and will continue to occur in the coming years. The rapid rise of Chinese settling in cities is drastic. Statistics showed that urbanization heightened from "18 percent in 1978 to 30 percent in...»

Synopsis abstract : «The rapid urbanization.. Era of rapid growth.. The influx of humans from provinces into cities.. The Chinese government.. Narrow employment opportunities. . Social security and stability. . My own perceptions.. Manufacturer of the world.. One...»

AGOA: Origins, purpose and achievements

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «President George Bush shared his empathy in the incidents of violence and economic crisis that beset African countries. The humanitarian and human rights crises in different parts of Africa are severely sabotaging its economy. It is to the United...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origin.. Amendments.. Purpose.. Benefits.. Benefits to non-textile industries.. Benefits to textile industries.. AGOA: Implementation subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff Committee...»

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