After The American Revolution / Economic Trouble
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A 15 page discussion of the economic impact of the American Revolution. The writer presents material regarding the structure of the various governmental entities, the issuance of a large variety of paper currency and debt documents which served as currency, and the plight of the American farmer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Amerrev.wps
Paper Title: After The American Revolution / Economic Trouble

Cross-Country Growth Studies
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This 7 page paper discusses the idea of the inadequacies of cross-country growth studies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVGrowSt.rtf
Paper Title: Cross-Country Growth Studies

History of Central Banking
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AThis 38 page paper considers how central banks developed and their original purpose. The general history and development is examined through the use of a case study which examines the creation of the Bank of England. The original purpose of central banks were as bankers to the government, with a principle task of funding wars. The responsibilities such as printing legal tender, monetary stability and lender of last resort all emerge following the success as a funding source for war. An initial benefit of a central bank was also the creation of a credit economy, allowing economic growth to take place at an unprecedented rate. The looks at the development of the Bank of England and tools used such as the Gold Standard and then applies the lessons to more recent central bank developments such as the creation and success of the Bundesbank, looking for commonalities that may be indicators of success. This is then applied to the current position of the European Central Bank, (ECB) in order to assess how successful the ECB will be in the future. The bibliography cites 59 sources.
Filename: TEcentralbank.rtf
Paper Title: History of Central Banking

The Eurosystem 's Monetary Policy Issues
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This 19 page paper evaluates the eurosystem with a focus on monetary policy. The new euro has caused some worry and this paper addresses a variety of issues from concern over transparency to the realization that the euro has not fared as well as expected. An overview of the Eurosystem is provided along with information about monetary policy. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: SA215eur.rtf
Paper Title: The Eurosystem 's Monetary Policy Issues

Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels (USAH) as Used in Asia
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This 5 page paper examines this type of accounting, particularly as it respects Asia. Problems with the underuse of standard accounting practice for hotels is an issue addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA447USH.rtf
Paper Title: Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels (USAH) as Used in Asia

'Stripping the S&P 500 Index' by Michael J. Brennan
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This 5 page paper considers this article published in the Financial Analysts Journal which was a suggestion of a way the stock market may be stabilized. The writer answers specific questions such as the reason the article is useful, how it relates to essential finances as well as criticisms of the article. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEsp500s.wps
Paper Title: 'Stripping the S&P 500 Index' by Michael J. Brennan

“Comparison between the policies of Keynes and Friedman in terms of government intervention during economic recession”
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A six page paper which looks at the differences between Keynesian economics and the policies of Milton Friedman in regard to the degree of government intervention which is productive in alleviating unemployment during periods of national recession. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLkeynesfried.wps
Paper Title: “Comparison between the policies of Keynes and Friedman in terms of government intervention during economic recession”

“Developed and underdeveloped countries”
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A five page paper which considers some of the social, economic and political reasons which underlie the division between developed and underdeveloped nations on a global level and considers the ways in which the balances might be redressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLGlobdev.rtf
Paper Title: “Developed and underdeveloped countries”

“Freakonomics” by Levitt and Dubner
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A 7 page paper which reviews “Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAfreak.rtf
Paper Title: “Freakonomics” by Levitt and Dubner

“Gulf Oil Case Study”
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A five page paper which looks at the takeover bid for Gulf Oil by Mesa in 1984 and the ways in which the attack was handled, in terms of the strategies employed by both Mesa and Gulf, and the possible reasons why Chevron’s bid was ultimately accepted in preference to that of Boone Pickens and Mesa. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLgulfoil.wps
Paper Title: “Gulf Oil Case Study”