This paper discusses the idea that an important part of effective financial planning is awareness of current events both in the United States and around the world, and how they will impact the...
Per Capital Income
This report provides an explanation of per capita income, specifically how it relates to poverty levels and economic growth.
The Policies of Alan Greenspan and the Fed
A discussion of Greenspan's policies and how the Fed controls the U.S. economy, with examples from the early 1990s and the current economic situation (November 2000).
Theories on Money and Banking: Changes in the Industry
Defines the basics of money, banking, and financial institutions. Discusses such concepts as monetary policy, interest rates, hedging, inflation, and more.
The European Monetary Union
Details the EMU's goals for expansion as well as prior attempts and future implications .
The Gold Standard
Discusses the background, advantages and disadvantages and historical perspective of the gold standard and argues against its return to our economic system .
Ricardo's Views on Currency
Presents David Ricardo's views on the Gold Standard and England's monetary policy .
Derivatives, the Economy and Risk
A thorough analysis of derivatives, including a brief definition, a description of their role in the economy, and the risks associated with them .
Comparison of the Monetary Theories of Adam Smith and David Hume
Discusses the monetary policies of both Smith and Hume and argues in favor of Hume's monetary theory over Smith's .
Greenspan's Monetary Policy: Effect on Inflation
Examines the monetary policy philosophy of Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan with particular emphasis on its effect upon inflation .
Interest Rates and the Economy
Provides an overview of the Fed and interest rates and argues that the clear relationship between interest rates set by the Fed and the economy is , in the long run , through control of inflation ....
Regulation in the Banking Business and Its Effects
Banking is one of the most highly-regulated industries in the United States, requiring masses of compliance paperwork, staff and cost to satisfy. What agencies are involved, how is a bank impacted...
The Peso Problem and The Clinton Bailout
An analysis of Economic Negatives surrounding Clinton's bailout .
Congress vs. The Clinton Bailout
A discussion of Congress' attitudes and opinions toward the Clinton bailout of Mexico and the Peso.
Historic Devaluation of the Mexican Peso
A discussion of the casual factors and economic consequences of the devaluation of the Peso from the 1970's to the present.
The IMF and Mexico's Economic Recovery
Discusses the role of the International Monetary Fund in the peso crisis and the admission of their unwitting role in the Mexican economic debacle .
Banking in the Middle East
Traces the development of banking in the Middle East to the 14th, 15th and 16th Centuries. Defines this area and addresses the mentality of the banker during the period.
Progress of Commercial Banks
Discusses the structure, conduct and profitability of commercial banks. Illustrates how they acted when they were protected by government regulations and argues that now they must compete with...
Merger Mania? Canada's Banking Industry
Examines the recent mergers and requests for mergers within the Canadian banking industry. It explains the reasons behind the proposals, the reaction to them, options for dealing with the banks'...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Thorough examination of the IMF , its purposes and procedures .
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