Term papers, Essays, Reports in Economics and Finance

Textbooks say that banks transform risks: What are the risks involved? and how are they transformed?

Document abstract : «Financial crisis may be very damaging for the whole society, as bank failures can either lead to runs or to panic. Bank runs occurs when problems at a bank "undermine depositors' confidence." The depositors' reaction is to rush to withdraw their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition and management of the pure risks: Credits risk and liquidity risk.. Definition and management of the speculative risks: Interest-rate risk, currency risk and market-risk.. Conclusion...»

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The Evolution of Consolidated Financial Statements published by Publicly Quoted French Companies: The Shift Away from local GAAP to the Adoption of International Standards

Document abstract : «Contrary to the Anglo-American approach, France offers, in terms of accounting, an environment representative of those of many countries in continental Europe. Nonetheless, France offers a typical system, where, because politicians and executives...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief description of the traditional French system.. Description of the French business community.. Presentation of the French institutions influencing on reporting.. Traditional treatment of statutory and consolidated...»

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How and why has the adoption of free market economic policies affected the consolidation of democracy?

Document abstract : «"Economic factors have significant impact on democratization but they are not determinative." (Huntington 1991: 59). To Huntington, there is a clear link between economy and democracy as a form of regime, bond that few people could deny nowadays....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Venezuela.. Hugo Chavez, president of the Bolivarian Republic.. Democracy as mainly institutional for Huntington.. A comparative study of Polish and Venezuelan transitions to democracy.. Globalization.. Free market economic...»

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The economic power of the Chinese Diaspora

Document abstract : «China's economic growth is a much debated issue and is said to change the face of the world and presently world economic patterns are being reshaped. A couple of figures can easily help to understand how deep these changes are. Over the past 10...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of the Chinese diaspora and its situation within the recipient countries.. The Chinese diaspora as it is nowadays results from centuries of waves of migration.. However they often face rejection due to their high economic...»

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Globalization and commerce

Document abstract : «Globalization is the production and distribution of products and services of a homogeneous type and quality on a worldwide basis. "Globalization is the activity whereby "distinct" national economies are subsumed and re-articulated into the system by...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is globalization?. We can define globalization in some different levels.. Worldwide level.. Country level.. Industry level.. Specific company level.. Why is globalization important?. Country and regional level.. Industry drivers.. Strategy...»

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Mahathir's legacy and the stability of Malaysia

Document abstract : «Nowadays, Malaysia is known as a model of rapid development. Indeed, in the middle of the twentieth century, the economy of this country is agriculture-oriented and nothing hints any economic boom to come such as the one which occurs a few years...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mahathir and the outstanding development of Malaysia.. Modernity and entrepreneurship as a goal.. The choice of industrialisation.. Authoritarian policy and the economy.. Mahathir's legacy: Badawi's challenge.. Replacing a 'national...»

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Accounting report to the board of direction

Document abstract : «Today our company is using a cost-plus pricing approach to price its product. In fact this method used to price our products can be inadequate in certain cases for our firm. In the usual course this method is used in a monopoly situation. Today, we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Choice of a company's pricing policies.. Defining the pricing objectives and elements that we have to take into consideration.. Choice of the strategy.. Recommendation to the board of direction.. Bibliography...»

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The 'true and fair view' in financial reporting

Document abstract : «Originally, one major concept was stressed in the United Kingdom: the 'true and fair view' in financial reporting. This concept was so popular that it even overrode the little regulation that existed then. In recent years, the increase in accounting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The 'true and fair view' override in the United Kingdom.. 'True and fair view' versus regulation.. The "true and fair view": A myth.. Conclusion.....»

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Globalisation

Document abstract : «« Globalisation » is a word that comes up much more often than others in debate topics. For some, nothing better than globalization (and the liberalizing process that comes with it) could happen to us. On the other side, globalisation's detractors...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining what is meant with globalisation.. Tony Blair and globalsation.. An unavoidable process.. University facilities at the forefront of progress.. Mr Wolfowitz's fight against corruption.. Wolfowitz's new war.. The fight against...»

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The reasons for Britain's slow economic growth in the 1970s

Document abstract : «Britain already had experienced economic difficulties in the 1960s, but the concerns did not grow since the overall standard of living was keeping on rising. On the contrary, the 1970s proved to be much more worrying economically, as they presented...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Britain's slow growth in the 1970's and the burden of inflation.. Unstable environment and short run policies.. Mounting unemployment and mounting inflation.. Role of Britain's poor industrial performance in the relative economic...»

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Poverty in Russia

Document abstract : «Russia is the biggest country in the world and is also today one of the 10th most important economy in the world. In fact, Russia is situated at the 14th world rank concerning its total GDP for 2005 with approximately 763 000 million $, and at the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General statistics about Russia in 2005.. Russia's social and demographic situation: A declining and aging population, with low life expectancy.. Ages pyramid in Russia, 2000.. Mortality rate and birth rate.. The influence of...»

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Russian and French Economies

Document abstract : «Russia is the biggest country in the world and is ranked 7th for its population with 143 million of inhabitants. The country is today one of the 10th most important economy in the world. In fact, Russia is situated at the 14th world rank concerning...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic structure.. Role of the state in the economy.. Social indicators.. Regional disparities.. Commercial partners.. Identifying differences.. French transport infrastructures.. Russian infrastructures.. Transport infrastructure...»

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Why has the development experience of sub-Saharan Africa diverged markedly from that of other developing regions?

Document abstract : «The recent images of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa dying on the border of the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Melilla reminded the Northern opinion of the reality of life in the poorest region in the world . Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa flee...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The singularity of Sub-Saharan Africa compared to others developing region.. The labor force represented by the future slaves.. The decision of the Europeans to use African labour force in the middle of the nineteenth century.. The...»

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Positive-Normative distinction

Document abstract : «The methodology in economics is important because it gives us a better understanding of the economic analysis. The purpose of economic theory is to provide a comprehensive framework for the study of human behaviour declares Gary Becker (1976). As...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The distinction between positive and normative economics.. Positive economics.. Normative economics.. The value-free.. Economic examples.. Criticisms.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Short-run and long-run aggregate supply

Document abstract : «One of the goals of economists is to try to predict the changes in the state of the UK economy. Thus they are interested in the economic growth -given by the growth of potential GDP-, the inflation and business cycle fluctuations. The Aggregate...»

Synopsis abstract : «the goal of economists.. Understanding the AS-AD model.. The quantity of capital and the state of technology.. The prices of factors of production in the long run.. The purpose of the aggregate supply.. The determination of the macroeconomic...»

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Economy of Mexico

Document abstract : «From the 1940's until the 1960's there was a strong economic growth in Mexico. This strong economic performance proceeded into the 60's. Manufacturing was the country's dominant growth sector and attracted many foreign investors. Although there was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic growth.. Causes of the growth and the role of the government.. Macroeconomic instability.. Tequila crisis.. The national development plan.. Conclusion.....»

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Operational auditing

Document abstract : «According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, Internal Auditing could be defined as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of internal auditing functions.. Who uses internal auditing/ who performs it? . Internal auditor's role in corporate governance.. What is internal auditing?. What is internal control?. What is the relation between internal...»

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Health care in the United States

Document abstract : «There is not sufficient health insurance for every citizen to have access to adequate and quality health care. This is a pressing concern for 47 million Americans (Bacon). This is also a concern for employers providing health insurance to their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The high number of uninsured individuals.. The case of Amy Barr.. The difficulties of health insurance.. Diagnosed with COPD and fibrosis.. The case of Kelly and Tim Argo.. Forced to rely on private insurance.. Rise in the number of...»

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Economic activity, investments and technological policy

Document abstract : «The concept of competitiveness of the national economies and the viability of the national productive systems in the context of globalization focuses on the role of innovative competitive advantages, which are related to the technological know-how....»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining investment .. Real risk-free interest rate.. Inflation.. Risk.. Undertaking an investment.. The expected future demand.. The future preferences of consumers.. The increase of consumer income.. The total cost of the...»

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The declining incidence of strikes in the United States and its possible explanation

Document abstract : «The declining incidence of strikes in the United States has plummeted dramatically over the last fifty years. Workers perceive one arsenal that they reserve for the fiercest labour battles: strike. Yet, this arsenal may forever be unutilized or at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Post-war labour situation.. Decline in the incidence of strikes in the last 30 years.. The PATCO Strike: The federal anti-union manifestation.. Permanent replacement workers.. Automation.. Pr...»

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AGOA: Origins, purpose and achievements

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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Disparity between the Dollar and the Euro

Document abstract : «Since 2002, the value of the dollar has been decreasing. The value of the dollar has been paling in comparison to the nearly consistent euro. This has spurred caution and alarm in the foreign market because the dollar is perceived to be the safest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Exchange rate between Dollar and Euro.. Definition.. Report made by Bloomberg on April 4, 2008.. Report from the International Herald Tribune.. Impact on the United States.. Effect on gold.. Effect on oil prices.. Effect on...»

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On the road to China's urbanization

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...»

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Economy of Vietnam

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...»

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A look at corporate taxation

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...»

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Money advice

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...»

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

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...»

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Investment Banking

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...»

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Famine in developing countries

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.....»

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

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...»

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Interdependence of norms in budgeting

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.....»

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Capital budgeting methods

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...»

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Top-down or bottom-up valuation process?

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,...»

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Efficient capital markets and the importance of behavioral finance

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...»

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

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...»

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

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...»

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Economic crisis in South-east Asia

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...»

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

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...»

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The Universal Healthcare debate in America

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...»

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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

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...»

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Z-Boys: The politics of style

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...»

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

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...»

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An investigation in to the problems with corporate pension funds

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...»

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

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...»

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

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...»

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Japanese and Canadian economies in Relation to Each Other and the International Economy

Document abstract : «When the issue of international or global economic history is discussed, the overall impact of the United States on the development of the international economy is typically viewed as a linchpin for the development of investigation. While it is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Japan has played a significant role in the development of the global economy.. The Trade Dispute between Canada and Japan.. Differing ideologies that both countries held with respect to the development of three partnerships and foreign...»

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Mexico's potential for investment

Document abstract : «Over the course of the twentieth century, Mexico has undergone notable changes. Although the country is currently mired is social inequality, research on the economic, political and social stability of the country seems to suggest that the country...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. SWOT Analysis.. Strengths.. Key Economic Data for Mexico. Weaknesses. Opportunities.. Threats.. Hofstede's Analysis.. Tipping for all services is appropriate.....»

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How foreign exchange exposure affects international business

Document abstract : «International business carries with it a number of risks for the organization. While many of these risks are difficult to mitigate, foreign exchange exposure, while a pervasive problem for international business, can be effectively dealt with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Foreign Exchange Exposure?An Overview.. Foreign-Exchange Exposure and Hedging.. Conclusions.....»

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Can Delta Airline remain a viable business venture in the future given the decline in the U.S airline industry

Document abstract : «Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the airline industry has struggled to make notable financial headway. Many of the top carriers in the United States have fallen into bankruptcy or proposed mergers with regional carriers as a means to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Considering the current problems facing Delta Airlines, Helyar (2005) in his review of the organization makes the following observations.. Organizational Problems.. Low Cost Carrier Threat.. Cash and Labor...»

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Globalization: A General Essay

Document abstract : «The process of globalization is one that has been widely examined by scholars and experts. Although most seem to agree that the process of globalization is indeed having a powerful impact on the development of the international community, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Globalization?A Cultural Phenomenon. The end result of this process is culture change.. The specific definition of globalization given by Granell provides a more integral understanding of globalization as a cultural phenomenon.. Globalization?An...»

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Global Trade, Monetary Tradeoffs

Document abstract : «It is certain that the last half-century of economic history has seen a dramatic increase in global market integration. States in this integrated setting must make difficult financial decisions with a great deal of insecurity. In managing their...»

Synopsis abstract : «The 'Unholy Trinity'. Theory through history. The allure of autonomy. Capital flight takes off. Cooperation and control. Works cited....»

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Microeconomics: United States Economics

Document abstract : «Most people I know have iPods, drive high-horsepower automobiles with complex inner workings, and pay little attention to newspaper articles regarding oil, stocks, and debt. First off, nobody wants to think about the avalanche amount of debt that's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United States: Humble beginnings. The econimic difference between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Major inventions. Problems for the US economy in the twenty first century. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Nationalist Yearnings and the Modernization of China and Japan: The Importance of Economic Changes in Society to Revolution and Imperialism

Document abstract : «Western nations like Portugal or England did not simply encroach upon China's territory in the name of some abstract imperialist ideal. They had strong economic interest in the area, especially in keeping the tea trade alive. When diplomacy failed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The nationalists want for modernization. Chinese defeats in the Opium War and the Boxer Rebellion. Creation of zaibatsu in 1880. Yamagata Aritomo's reforms: Lower classes brought in touch with samurai ethics. The Japanese occupation of...»

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First Steps Towards Success: The First National Convention

Document abstract : «Following the Revolution, drastic measures needed to be taken to insure America's survival and success if it was to truly become a rich and orderly nation after departure from British rule. The Articles of Confederation had been formulated and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Opposition of the federalist reality . The great compromise. The conflicting viewpoints between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Conclusion. Work cited....»

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International Institutions and Trade Liberalization: What has been the role of international institutions in promoting trade liberalization, and how successful have they been?

Document abstract : «When we look at the issue of trade liberalization and we question which international institutions have promoted it, we must ask what exactly is an international institution. In the formal sense, they are seen as "an organization established by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The IMF's description of itself . The controversy surrounding the free trade debate . Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

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How Globalized are Cities in the Developing World?

Document abstract : «Asking 'how globalized' a city is quite a loaded question; to determine or quantify the degree of globalization within a city is quite a arduous task. Globalization isn't measurable in neat increments; it isn't a static characteristic nor does it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The poor cities: Vibrant hubs of global economic and cultural activity. Cultural globalization. Examples of cultural globalization is the case of India. Globalization between India and the West. Scholte: A view from both sides of the...»

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The dependencia Theory And Its Impact on Latin America

Document abstract : «Latin America is one of the most troubled and interesting areas of the world. It has constantly been plagued by political, economic, and social hardships. For years outsiders have looked at Latin America and pondered why this region has not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Actions Taken to Resolve the Problem (Specific Policy Adopted). Getting a more specific idea of ISI. Results and effectiveness of the policy chosen. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Book Review on Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

Document abstract : «According to Weber, industrial capitalism emerged in the west though the convergence of a number of key factors. Capitalism itself had existed in areas of the world prior to the west and had even shared some of the same key factors. For instance,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advanced mathematical systems . Important influential factors conductive to change . The differences between Calvinism and Catholicism . The baptizing sects and churches of Protestantism. People in modern capitalistic society...»

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Examining the Causal Factors and Societal Ramifications of the Celtic Tiger Phenomenon

Document abstract : «When one examines the historic past of Ireland it is evident that this once colonial appendage of Brittan has had its fair share of despair. Within just over a hundred years Ireland as a whole has suffered through numerous crises including two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining De Valera's Ireland. The emergence of the 'Celtic Tiger'. Societal ramifications of the Celtic Tiger. Articles in support of the Celtic Tiger. Conclusion. References....»

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Will Debt Relief Address the Needs of Highly Indebted Countries?

Document abstract : «A question that has plagued economists, social scientists and political scientists for the last several years is solution to the staggering debt in underdeveloped countries. Depending on their background they will argue the need for greater...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Romilly Greenhill's arguments on debt relief . The central message provided by the Jubilee 2000 campaign. Unrealistic and unattainable goals. The approach taken by Denise Froning . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The High Price of Consumerism

Document abstract : «"Education is not a preparation for the future, it is the future itself," Read my bold shopping bag from the University Store. It was the first week of school, and nearly every fresh student was proudly sporting one of these bags, oblivious to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Succumbing to the market's demands. The true effects of the changes. Student consumerism. Conclusion. References....»

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Societal Evolution: The Industrial Revolution

Document abstract : «As a complex network of intricate biological systems, the human body is indeed quite an intriguing aspect of nature. The origin of this elaborate design is an area of hot debate; however, as of late, increasing support has been given to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Attempts to organize the evolution of human societies. State based agrarian societies . The leading forces promoting change . The ideological shift in the way society viewed the market . Conclusion. References....»

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Will Debt Relief Address the Needs of Highly Indebted Countries?

Document abstract : «A question that has plagued economists, social scientists and political scientists for the last several years is solution to the staggering debt in underdeveloped countries. Depending on their background they will argue the need for greater...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Undercutting local markets. The conclusion to Greenhill's argument. Analyzing both debates . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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World Debt : A problem that has been a matter of global worry

Document abstract : «A problem that has been a matter of global worry for the last decade is the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank's strangle hold on the growth and economic development of developing countries. The IMF and World Bank are supported by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Denise Froning's writing for The Washington Quarterly . Froning's conclusion . Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman . The issue of debt relief. The IMF and the World Bank . Conclusion. Work cited....»

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Global Governance and Economic Development

Document abstract : «According to common perception among economists, the idea of institutional economics started with Ronald Coarse's article, "The Nature of the Firm" (1937) where the concepts of transaction costs and economic analysis were first introduced (Coarse,...»

Synopsis abstract : «New institutional economics. Case study: Eastern europe. Social capital theory. Case study: El Salvador. New growth theory. Case study: The Asian miracle. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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On Balancing the US Budget

Document abstract : «The consequences of balancing the US budget are potentially harming. Whether it is decided to balance at a rapid or steady rate, there will be complications of massive influence on the American people. Let us explore in a triumvirate approach the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A side effect of balancing the budget . Understanding that suppressing the natural flow of any system will only lead to chaotic behavior. Building risk adverse portfolios. The flaw in today's models . Conclusion....»

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Transatlantic trade (Amos Beyan)

Document abstract : «The author defines racism to be "the ideology of exclusion or separation of people because of the color of their skin." This separation was very prominent during the transatlantic trade because so many countries, including those of Africa, were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The enslaving of the Europeans. The author's argument . The cultural values expressed by Piper . Conclusion....»

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Harpoon Brewery

Document abstract : «The brewing process begins with four ingredients: water, barley, hops and yeast. Harpoon does not put any preservatives or additives in their beer. Each step in the process can process 3,800 gallons at a time. There is one machine for each step...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The process of making beer. Quality control tests . The absence of harmful bacteria . Conclusion....»

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The Inner-Workings of Biogen Idec Inc.

Document abstract : «As noted earlier in this report, Biogen Idec Inc. is an amalgamation of strengths. It has been the merger between IDEC Pharmaceuticals and Biogen. These two pharmaceutical giants have been as one corporation only as of November of 2003; therefore,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recent developments in the industry. Ethical issues facing the industry. Conclusion....»

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Social Security

Document abstract : «While the United States was still establishing itself and public debates rage over what the role and duties of their new government should be other countries were fleshing out their own social security legislature. In 1880 the Chancellor of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The birth of economic security. Social Security around the world. Social Security in the United States. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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A Financial Comparison between Biogen and Corixa

Document abstract : «Based on the ratios in Appendix A, it seems that Biogen does not have a high profitability. The values of the ROE, ROA, and Earnings per Share ratios are all negative, and the Profit Margin ratio is only 1.2884%; however, when compared to its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Biogen: Meeting current obligations . A proxy statement. The board of directors . Conclusion....»

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Tax Reform

Document abstract : «Tax reform and the US budget go hand in hand. While many people seek a tax reform, they must understand that the most significant factor in determining the types and amounts of taxes that are to be paid is the US budget. Typically, it would be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Attempts to balance the budget . Suppressing the natural flow of a system . Earnings and discrimination. Conclusion....»

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Corporate Corruption: Culture of Enron

Document abstract : «Shareholder value was being diluted. It was worse than just being dishonest: stock options provided managers with strong incentives to get the value of their stocks up quickly - what mattered was not long-term strength but short-term appearances....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The incentives for managers. The 217 page report issued by Enron's board. Leaders and managers of Enron . The main way for promotion . Hierarchies of managers . The lack of trust and cooperation. Creative accounting and misleading...»

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Why I Think Markets are Efficient

Document abstract : «Market efficiency, discovered by Eugene Fama, is the theory that at any given time, the prices of the market fully reflect all available information on a particular stock or and/or the market. Therefore no individual investor has any advantage over...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The efficient market hypothesis . Imagining that there is no efficiency whatsoever. Arguments against market efficiency. Conclusion. Sources....»

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Efficiency Overpowers Efforts to Chase Losses

Document abstract : «The aim of this paper is to discuss Dr. Ryan Garvey's studies "Do Losses Linger? Evidence from proprietary stock trading," while examining how this works inline with the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Through the research provided by Dr Garvey, it is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The importance of focusing on the current value of investments. Research referencing mental accounting and the investor's tendencies to feel the need to breakeven . Understanding all of the potential problems with trying to chase...»

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Different Types of Trading Platforms

Document abstract : «There are several different types of financial exchanges in which the trading of securities takes place. On one end of the spectrum, there is the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations system, known as the NASDAQ, which is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Electronic Communication Networks as trading platforms . Benefits of ECN. Disadvantages of ECN. The NASDAQ. Disadvantages of the trading on the NASDAQ . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Mortgages For First-Time Home Buyers: The Basics

Document abstract : «Choosing a new home can be an overwhelming task, but even more daunting is choosing a mortgage lender to help you finance your new home. In your search for a home loan, it is important to know the different types of lenders as well as the different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mortgage lenders. What is a mortgage lender?. Are there different types of mortgage lenders?. How do I choose a mortgage lender? . Mortgage financing. Interest rates. Term. Down payment. Points. Budgeting and planning. Online...»

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Retail Industry Analysis

Document abstract : «The retail industry is flooded with products and services, all vying for market share and revenue. In order to succeed, the different firms must carefully understand and analyze the market they are in. They must ask questions about their rivals...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. About FranklinCovey. Being different than most other competing products . The pricing strategies and non-pricing approaches. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The (Mis)Behavior of Markets: A Summary

Document abstract : «Do markets really follow a random walk as modern financial theory suggests? Are we likely to experience a market crash as deadly as the likes of the Great Depression? What is the nature of volatility and how should it impact the way we model...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Do markets really follow a random walk?. Widespread misconceptions about markets, investors, and their behavior. 'Shaky' assumptions relating to market behavior. The first rule: Markets are risky. The scaling effect iin every level of...»

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Discuss the shift away from the conglomerate form in the advanced industrial countries, and its persistence in most emerging markets performance?

Document abstract : «Western business strategies are often held as models for emerging countries. Despite General Electric being the largest worldwide conglomerate, such success stories have become rather rare nowadays in the United States and Europe, although this is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is a conglomerate?. From diversified to focus firms in industrial countries. Persistence in most emerging markets. Conclusion. References....»

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The results of the "Lisbon agenda" - the attempt to make Europe the world's most successful knowledge-based economy - are generally thought to have been disappointing. What steps should be taken by the European Union, and by national governments

Document abstract : «In March 2000, the Lisbon Strategy was launched to overcome a series of weaknesses in the European economy: long-term structural unemployment, a poor employment rate, and under-development of the service sector. In an often-quoted sentence, it has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ambitious goals set. Structural changes. The Lisbon strategy of 2000: The ambitious goal. Research and education. Environment. Conclusion. References....»

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Discuss the main factors that determine product prices in the UK

Document abstract : «Predicting firms' behaviour and reactions to events is central for recent microeconomics. Economists have indeed put forward many theories to analyse firms' behaviour, main decisions of economic interest relate to outputs, investment, technology and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two main types of firms' objectives . Problems with theoretical explanations. The idea that prices are closely related to costs . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Why is technology so difficult to implement and manage?

Document abstract : «No one can deny the impact of technology as a source of competitive advantage for a firm. The introduction of a new technology or the development and the commercialization of a new product/ service are due to increase business benefits: it allows...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The implementation of a technology is uncertain and complex. The implementation is an expensive and uncertain process. The introduction and the management of a technology . The keys to introducing and managing a technology...»

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To what extent is Richard Branson, the English Tycoon, a very influential person in the British political life?

Document abstract : «Richard Branson is Britain's best-known entrepreneur. This self-made man started his first company at the age of 17 and succeeded in building an empire. Worth £3 billion and believed to be the ninth-richest man in the UK, the 56-year-old founder of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. How Richard Branson built his own empire and his image. Branson's success and failure vs. British institutions. How Richard Branson succeeded in the airline industry. The difficult relations between Richard Branson and the British...»

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How to use rumours as a marketing tool?

Document abstract : «Today, advertising a new product is totally different than it was 10 years ago. For years, consumers have been flooded by TV, radio, newspaper ads, posters and fliers and more recently, internet spam, pop ups, banners, etc. The frequency of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rumours as a new marketing tool. Using a rumor as a marketing tool?. Transmission and belief of positive rumours. Internet: a fantastic media to convey rumours. New types of marketing campaigns. A content analysis of positive rumours...»

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Development economics - Sharecropping

Document abstract : «In sharecropping contracts with cost sharing, why is the cost share borne by the tenant equal to the output share accruing to him? Sharecropping is an arrangement or system of farming, prevalent in many Less Developed Countries in which a tenant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Sharecropping with cost sharing . The question of contracts linked with unobservable actions and unobservable characteristics. The adverse risk as a dilemma for sharecropping. Transaction costs and other inputs excluded in labour. The...»

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Estimating market risk premium using Markov switching : Tunisian Case

Document abstract : «The general increase in volatility of the nancial markets can be partly explained by the growing uncertainly of the economic environment. It is, on the other hand, a reflection of the growing efficiency and integration of the financial markets...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Financial market. De…nition. Financial assets. The financial risk. The financial risk feature. Type of financial risk . Risk and volatility. The risk measurement. The risk premium. The market risk premium. Methods proposed for...»

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Initial Public Offerings: an Outlook through Game Theory

Document abstract : «Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have a very special place in contemporary economics and finance. They represent the entrance on a deep and liquid market with access to almost unlimited reserves of capital from all over the world. But IPOs appear...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. IPOs and challenges to market efficiency . IPOs and the issue of information. Distortion mechanisms and waste of value through underpricing. The key role of investment banks. The Auction Model for setting the price: A viable...»

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Microfinance: the Challenge of Accessing Global Capital Markets

Document abstract : «The main theme of this project is the facilitation and development of microfinance, which is the "provision of loans, savings, insurance, payments, and other basic financial services to low-income populations" . The project is dedicated to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Accessing the global capital markets. Financing environment. Bond market. Securitization. Equity and quasi equity. Overcoming the limitations of the current financing model. Addressing investor's main...»

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Is the Washington consensus dead ?

Document abstract : «"The Washington Consensus has been dead for years," said the World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn at the opening of a conference on 'Scaling up Poverty Reduction' in Shanghai on 25 May, 2004. "It's been replaced by all sorts of other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The reign of the Washington Consensus. What are origins of the Washington Consensus?. What constitutes the policies of the Washington Consensus?. The manifestations of the post neo liberal era. The failures of the Washington...»

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The economic results of the 2004 enlargement of the European Union

Document abstract : «Two years ago, the European Union was joined by 10 new members whose 8 were former communist countries (plus Malta and Cyprus). The fifth enlargement has been the most ambitious in the history of the European Union. It was the largest ever in terms...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The challenging fifth enlargement . The most ambitious enlargement in the history of the European Union. The importance of the pre-accession phase. Two years later: An economic success?. A boost for new comer's economies. The positive...»

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The political influence on organization decision making towards corporate social responsability: a socio economic approach

Document abstract : «This research will look at the political influence on organization decision making towards social responsibility. To do so, a combination of social and economic theories will be used. In chapter three, the political field and the political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research design. Objects of research. Acknowledgement. The political field around csr. Introduction. The impact of globalization. Different actors: ngos and governments. The working of the field. The dependency of organizations. Introduction. The...»

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Knowledge, growth without scale effects, and the product life cycle

Document abstract : «For several reasons, knowledge cannot be treated like any other commodity. One of these reasons is the nonrivalrous nature of knowledge, which means that one person's use of certain knowledge does not diminish another person's use of the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Growth and scale effects. Knowledge and scale effects in growth. Empirical evidence. Models of growth without scale effects. Knowledge, R and D and spillovers at the firm. Firm size and growth. R and D and pure knowledge...»

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Fair Value Implications for the Asset Mix of a Pension Fund

Document abstract : «Pension funds serve to collect and manage an amount of capital, sufficient to make all payments to which participants of the fund are entitled based on the pension plan. The Akzo Nobel Pension Fund (APF) is responsible for the provision of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: A pension fund in relation with akzo nobel . Akzo Nobel. Pension Plans. Akzo Nobel Pension Fund. Changing the valuation of pension plans. The Pensions and Insurance Supervisory Authority. Driving factors for reform in pension...»

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The current situation of small scale coffee production in Latin America

Document abstract : «Recently, the global coffee market has fallen into a profound crisis. Prices paid to coffee producers in real dollar terms, have fallen to a hundred year low. Many families have been forced to abandon traditional farming. There is consequently an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A population facing an historical crisis. Fair trade and organic production as the main solution to the current situation. Fair trade system is facing problems it has to solve. Conclusion. Sources....»

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