Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

KOREA, INTERMEDIATION AND THE ECONOMY
This paper discusses the Korean economy, as well as intermediation and comparison of economic structures (such as financial institutions) to those in the United States. Also touched on is how the Asian crisis impacted the Korean economy....
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The FOMC, OPEC And Citibank
A 9 page paper. What is FOMC? What is OPEC? These questions are answered. The essay then goes on to discuss how these and the political environment affect the operations of Citibank. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Financial Analysis: A Case Study
7 pages. Based on the financial analysis of two biotechnology companies a decision will be made as to which company has the better financial outlook and would therefore be a more likely prospect in which to invest. The financial analysis of these...
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Financial Analysis: Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
A 10 page paper discussing the financial results at this Hong Kong hotel group following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Room rates and occupancy rates were recovering slowly by the end of 1Q2002, and to the point that the hotels'...
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The Economies of the US and Japan; A Comparison
This 12 page paper considers the economies of the US and Japan and their performance since 1975 to the present day. The writer looks at the similarities and differences in order to consider how other countries with developing economies may benefit...
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Globalization: Definition And Potential Threats
7 pages in length. The writer discusses globalization based upon the ideas of Benjamin R. Barber's "Jihad vs. McWorld: How Globalism and Tribalism Are Reshaping the World" and "The World That Trade Created: Culture, Society and the World Economy,...
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Social Security: 3 New York Times Articles
6 pages in length. For those who are counting on receiving Social Security as they reach retirement age, as well as those who have already been receiving checks for some time, there is a significant sense of vulnerability. What if the system fails...
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Book Review of
This is a 5 page book review of Robert Shiller
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Construction in Malaysia; Financing New Buildings
This 20 page paper considers the way in which the financing of building in Malaysia, with a move towards utilising the value in the finished buildings to contra pay the subcontracts and meet debts. The writer looks at why this has come about, the...
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Emerging Markets; Stock Market Characteristics
This 5 page paper considers the way in which emerging markets are different from the stock markets in developed countries. The writer outlines the characteristics and behaviour of the emerging markets. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Investing Offshore
A 5 page paper discussing the advantages and disadvantages of investing pension plan funds offshore. Advantages are seen as including greater growth
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Organizational Change: Corporate Governance
An 18 page paper discussing the changing view of transparency and accountability on the part of the investor, and the need for organizations to adopt changes that address investor concerns. Scandals at Enron, Worldcom, Xerox and even Martha Stewart...
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The Flotation of Orange
This 8 page paper considers the flotation of the UK mobile telecommunications company Orange in 2001, how it happened, the background, why it was considered a failure and if the markets were justified in their reactions to the flotation. The...
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A Review of the Book "Nine Steps To Financial Freedom":
This 15 page paper discusses the financial planning book "Nine Steps To Financial Freedom" by Suze Orman. Specifically, the 9 steps are discussed in detail as are many other concepts from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY AND VENTURE CAPITALISM
This paper examines the attraction of venture capitalists to the field of biotechnology. Topics discussed include why VCs find this field so desireable, particular investment behavior, and why biotech is reliant on VC financing. Bibliography lists...
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