Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Mathematics Used in Accounting Practice
This 3 page paper looks at the use of mathematics in accounting practice. Double entry bookkeeping is used as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

The Problem of Globalization in Respect to Africa
This 10 page paper looks at the problem of globalization as it respects the continent of Africa. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

Capitalism, Socialism and the Mixed Economic System Compared
This 3 page paper examines these three types of economic systems. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

FREE BANKING
This 2.5-page paper examines the free banking era in the U.S. during the 19th century and discusses the concept of "wildcat banking," as well as distributional and exchange effects on banknotes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

Nineteenth Century Banking; Insider Lending
This 3 page paper looks at the practice of insider lending during the nineteenth century, what it was, the purpose it served and why it had to change. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

Inventions and Economic Growth
This 5 page paper looks at the arguments put forward by Kenneth L. Sokoloff who argues that the registration of patents provides evidence that inventiveness underpins economic growth. The writer consider the contradiction and support for this...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES AND WHY THEY EXIST
This 2.5-page paper focuses on the business of financial intermediaries and their importance to the economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

Game Theory
This 5 page paper examines game theory, looking at a business application of the prisoners dilemma, and the theories of Nash, Cournot and Bertrand. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

A Financial Comparison of Tenet Healthcare Corp and HCA Inc.
This 12 page paper compares two competitors in the for profit healthcare sector in the US; Tenet (stock market symbol THC) and HCA (with the stock symbol HCA), looking at aspects such as liquidity, asset management, sales and profitability, debt...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

History's Driving Force Is Economic In Nature
4 pages in length. That some historians claim history's driving force is economic in nature recognizes the unmistakable glare of man's constant quest for more, a notion that has not only maintained a perpetual separation of social class but also...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

THE ROLE OF BANKERS IN CURRENT SOCIETY
This 15-page paper attempts to explain the statement that the banker is not a middleman, but rather, someone who authorizes people, in the name of society, to innovate (Schumpeter). The paper supports this assertion by providing research that...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

THE ECONOMY UNDER BUSH, CLINTON AND BUSH JR.
This 30-page paper analyzes economic trends under three U.S. presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Topics discussed include unemployment, stock market, earnings and interest rates. Also discussed are racial disparities in...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

The Importance of Currency
This 2 page paper evaluates the importance of currency valuations. The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is evaluated in respect to the past several years. A discussion on the importance of currency to business is also included. Bibliography lists...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

The Economy in November of 2003
This 2 page paper uses official and recent government reports to make projections about the economy. The GDP and unemployment are two items discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

Whistleblowers
This 5 page paper considers some cases of whistleblowers and the way in which they have brought cases and been treated. The paper argues that the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which gives some protection to whistleblowers is of limited value and...
Send me the Paper | View Abstract

---

Records 2101 to 2115 of 4765