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The Oil Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the history of oil production and the impact of the oil industry on the international economy.
3,837 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses the oil industry and how it affects international relations and the international economy. It also discusses the history and background of oil use and production. In addition, the paper discusses the impact of oil production, as well as other economic factors relating to the industry. The paper then discusses current and future challenges to the oil industry.
Table of Contents:
The Oil Industry: Background And History
Key Issues That Are Related To International Economy
The Oil Industry's Impact On The International Economy
Future Challenges For The Industry
Conclusion
From the Paper
"A significant aspect is the way that oil impacts on the economic relationship between countries. An increase in the price of oil can alter the balance of trade between counties and also affects exchange rates. This refers to the scenario in which the oil-importing countries experience a decline in their balance of payments. This exerts a negative pressure on exchange rates and results in the increase in the price of imports and a reduction in the value of exports. This in turn leads to a decline in the national income of that country. All of these facets have a long-term impact on the economy of countries. "The economic and energy policy response to a combination of higher inflation, higher unemployment, lower exchange rates and lower real output also affects the overall impact on the economy over the longer term" (Analysis of the Impact of High Oil Prices on the Global Economy)"
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The Rise of China, 2008.
An analysis of the economic rise of China and the impact is has had on economic globalization.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper analyzes the impact that the rise of China has had on the process of economic globalization. It first discusses the current situation of the Chinese economy and then looks at the reactions other international actors, such as the US and the European Union have had to the economic boom of China. Lastly, the paper discusses the implications and prospects China's evolution would have for the international scene.
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"The future evolution of the Chinese model of development in the context of the globalized economy is however hard to ascertain. It depends on various factors. On the one hand, the political dimension plays an essential part, taking into account the planned economic system present in China and the central role communist politics, despite its slightly reformed nature, has on the decisions taken in relation to the economic practices. Secondly, there is the matter of the oversaturation of the markets, both internal and international ones. The internal market benefits from 1.3 billion consumers who are rather committed to their indigenous production. However, if Chinese markets do open to foreign trade, as stipulated in the WTO guidelines China should obey, the population may change its choice and prefer Western goods as well. The international markets in their turn do not have the purchase power to draw the immense production of the Chinese labor force, and to some degree, may even refuse to do so, taking into account the inferior quality of some of the Chinese products. Finally, a matter worth considering is the issue of the supply of energy and other natural resources which China is dependent on. Seeing the recent oil crises and the decisions taken at the highest levels to limit energy supplies, the means through which China will be able to procure energy will be of considerable importance in its future economic evolution."
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Approaches to Innovation, 2008.
A discussion of the new role of the government in innovation.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the fact that since the end of the 20th century showed no direct relationship between scientific advance and economic growth the new global trend in innovation is towards a wider role for government policy that can address many aspects and types of innovation. Innovation is now seen as a systemic process embedded in national social and institutional traditions. The writer examines the characteristics of the policy change and how the institutions of various countries have absorbed the new ideal, the forces that have facilitated change, and how policy diffusion occurs.
From the Paper
"Innovation policies have several different factors that influence creation and use of knowledge, but their primary focus is to expand the learning abilities of companies and individuals, and promote a national environment supporting innovation. Most innovation policies focus on developing a close cooperation between the individuals involved in innovation, companies and the scientific community, creating intermediary organizations to link together, and improve the availability of their capital. The new 'innovation policies' differ between countries because the National Systems of Innovation (NSI) approach to innovation is not a unified, formal or an established theory."
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The Impact of Terrorism, 2008.
This paper explores the economic consequences of a terror attack in general and of 9/11 in particular.
4,208 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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The paper explains that the economic results of terrorism can be broken down into short-term direct effects; medium-term confidence consequences and longer-term productivity impacts. The paper reveals that the impact of 9/11 was not as considerable as would have been expected, but emphasizes that industries and organizations must implement measures to prepare for another such attack. The paper asserts that it is not a question 'if' there will be another attack, it is a question of 'when'.
From the Paper
"When a terrorism attack hits a country, such as September 11, 2001, naturally the citizens of that nation are most affected. They are the ones who are immediately impacted by the injuries and deaths of peers, friends and loved ones, the shut down of production and services, and the psychological and physical long-term effects. However, such an attack also impacts the rest of the world economically, either through the way that the national organizations have difficulty fulfilling their international obligations or the way that other countries perceive that they, too, are being threatened by these same terrorists."
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Islamic Finance, 2008.
This paper describes Islamic financing law and how it differs from regular Western financing law.
3,265 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that the bedrock of Islamic finance is that all forms of interest are considered forbidden known as haram and its financial model works on the basis of risk sharing. The paper further explains that, under Islamic banking, the customer and the bank agree to share the risk of any investment and divide the profits between them. The paper then describes the primary categories within the Islamic finance: ijara, ijaa-va-iqtina, mudraba, murabaha and mushraka. The paper also explains how Islamic finance differs from regular finance and explains how Islamic finance works.
Table of Contents:
What is Islamic Finance
How Is Islamic Finance Different from Regular Finance and Why
How Does Islamic Finance Work: The Types Of Investments Available And How They Work
Working Principles of Islamic Finance
Types of Investment Available and How They Work
Institutions Offering Islamic Finance Products
International Wholesale Islamic Banking and Insurance Providers
Exhibit: Islamic Financing Form
Exhibit: Name of the Institution
From the Paper
"It is a fact that finance is considered as a huge restraint on development in major regions of the Third World. Sometimes there is lack of sufficient money available to fund important projects and the price of loanable funds is normally high, showing the paucity of savings. In low-income economies, it is hardly a surprise that savings rates are small, as most disposable income is needed to be used for making purchases of necessities of daily living, and a lot of families just cannot bear to make financial provisioning for the future, although this makes them insecure and helpless."
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China's Economic Boom, 2008.
This paper examines whether China's growing economy is sustainable.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper explores whether China's impressive growth over the last 20 years can be expected to continue in the next 20 years. The paper examines the business environment in China as the main attractor of foreign investments, as well as important macroeconomic malfunctions and potential problems that may come up. The paper concludes that while this rate of growth is likely to continue to grow, it is less likely to be able to grow at a similar speed. The paper adds that the Chinese government will need to take measures to consolidate the country's growth, especially in controlling inflation and in committing to reducing class discrepancies.
From the Paper
"Since the beginning of the 1980s, with Deng Xiaoping's reforms that reduced state participation in the economy, encouraging private initiative and the development of private businesses, the Chinese economy has grown at staggering annual rates, often reaching 10 % GDP growth annually. While at the beginning this could have been justifiable with the low GDP that China was starting from, as a consequence of the Communist experiments that took place under Mao (The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution), the growth rates in the last years have remained unchanged. This shows more of an economy basing its growth of solid instruments and policies rather than just a one time wonder."
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The Indian Economy, 2008.
This paper examines India as an expansion target for an American company.
1,998 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses the economic system and the socio-cultural environment in India. The paper describes India as a new force in the international market, that when the commercial and financial markets will be fully liberalized, both the Indian people and international investors will benefit. The paper looks at the national currency of India, inflation and the evolution of the exchange rate values for the Indian Rupee and the American Dollar.
Outline:
Indian Economic System
Socio-cultural Environment
Regional Economic Integration
Foreign Exchange Market
From the Paper
"Besides the fact that it has the second largest population in the world, above the critical figure of 1 billion inhabitants, India is known at the global level, for the fact that its economy is booming. The economic growth rate reached the value of 9.4 %, right after the most fast growing economy of the world - China. However much is to be done in the direction of economic development since the major international organisations offer India the title of 'underdeveloped country' This unfortunate denomination is attributed to the enhanced level of poverty and lack of economic equalitarian distribution of incomes and revenues."
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David Hume, 2008.
An overview of the views and writings of David Hume.
1,831 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The author of this paper describes the work of David Hume and refers to him as "probably the greatest philosopher to write in English". The paper then goes on to explain Hume's ideology as well as his interests in the social sciences including economics, politics and literature and their place in the development of mankind.
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"Adam Smith is normally noted when discussing the beginnings of economics. However, it was his friend, David Hume, who wrote the "Political Discourses" as part of Essays and Treatises, part 2 of Essays Moral and Political, who is believed to have been a major influence. Hume is probably the greatest philosopher to write in English, and it is chiefly as a philosopher that he is read in modern times (Chappell), not only because of his enlightened ideology, but because of his interests in the social sciences including economics as well as politics and literature and their place in the development of mankind. His philosophical writings were wide and deep, especially on the balance of trade and thoughts on mercantilism."
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A Global Environment, 2008.
This paper discusses how we are creating and living in a world without borders.
751 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses how the environment became a global concern at the end of the 20th century. The paper also discusses the newfound ability to interact with people instantaneously around the world using the Internet relay chat (IRC). The paper then discusses a change from the end of the century that is not positive, namely the fact that progress in eliminating hunger is slow. The paper quotes the report "Are we Really Reducing Poverty?" by Vandemoortele that argues that global poverty figures under-estimate global poverty and over-estimate poverty reduction. The paper concludes that the major implication of today's global world is that people of all backgrounds and cultures are going to have to get along with each other.
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"As the last century ended, the world continued at a faster and faster pace with changes occurring rapidly and regularly. It was just an indication of what would be happening in the next decades. Many of the major changes that took place at that time dealt with the new concept of "A World Without Borders," where countries everywhere were being impacted by similar issues and challenge and communication and transportation allowed people to quickly move interact with others on the other side of the globe."
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