Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Alan Greenspan - Why He's the Most Important Man in the U.S. Economy
This 3 page essay discusses The U.S. Federal Reserve System and Alan Greenspan's role as it chairman since 1987. has been one of the main architects of the 1990s economic boom. As chairman, he guards the world's leading economy by raising and...
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The Federal Reserve's Future Role
A 7 page paper discussing the future of the watchdog of the economy. It is likely that the primary role of the Fed in the next ten years will remain that of watchdog. Given the long period of economic expansion and the amazing values of Wall Street,...
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Secrets of the Temple / How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the major points in William Greider's book. No additional sources cited.
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Interest Rate Policy Of The Bank of Japan
12 pages in length. Until the 1980's, the Bank of Japan had an active role in implementing government-directed fiscal policy, but as the economy stabilized and seemed to be completely self-sustaining, regulatory influences were increasingly...
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The Conflict Between Credit Unions & Banks / U.S. Supreme Court Level
This 6 page paper describes the ensuing conflict and how it evolved. Issues of self-interest and regulation are briefly discussed as are suggestions for how the situation could or could have been resolved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Swap Market & Credit Risk
As the market for swaps grows and matures, understanding and measuring the accompanying credit risk remains a concern of bankers, regulators, and corporate users. This 8 page research paper analyzes how swaps are used, provides examples of swaps,...
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Principles Of Finance
This 8 page research paper outlines some of the most fundamental principles of finance and makes an argument in supporting the premise that there are more regularities than anomalies in the financial market place based on the fact that an anomaly so...
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Financial Principles / More Anomalies Or Regularities?
This 8 page essay explores the question: are there more anomalies or regularities in the market ? The writer takes the position that there are more regularities and discusses different option pricing models as well as logic to support the assertion....
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U.S. Monetary Policy in Modern History
An 8 page research paper on monetary policy -- the management of money supply, credit, and interest rates by a government. The writer is particularly concerned with the role that the Federal Reserve plays in determining monetary policy and how such...
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McDonalds Corp. - A Good Investment ?
An 8 page paper discussing whether or not McDonalds Corporation is a good investment. The company's performance history and current standing is reviewed, as are the reasons supporting McDonalds as a solid choice for investors. Bibliography lists 6...
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Credit and Collections A Case Study
This 20 page paper takes a hypothetical case study and decides how it can improve through changes in collections practices. Credit and collections procedures are reviewed and recommendations made. A SWOT analysis is included. Bibliography lists 11...
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Buffett Method of Investing
Investment strategies are discussed in this 12 page paper. The focus is primarily on Warren Buffett's Value Investing strategies but other Wall Street gurus and their methods are mentioned also. These include the use of beta coefficients and joining...
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The Beta Coefficient
This 5 page paper looks at the beta coefficient in terms of assessing individual stocks and portfolios as well. Other factors in risk evaluation are considered such as incorporating the use of R squareds and standard deviations. Pros and cons of...
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Electronic Commerce & Financial Success
A 10 page paper on the benefits of implementing electronic commerce. Examples of key businesses are illustrated. The point is made that in today's world, a business must become involved in electronic commerce in order to profit and succeed - while...
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Electronic Commerce's Impact
A 5 page paper discussing the growing importance of Internet commerce. By the early 1990s it had become apparent that the growing Internet held great promise for those companies that wished to sell their wares to a larger potential market than they...
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