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C/E/807. Economic equilibrium: anti-recession policies

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2750
DATE:
2011
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The paper addresses economic problems related to the recent recession and financial crisis. The mechanisms of price fluctuations are explained using the supply and demand model, applying it to the analysis of oil prices, and discussing their dependence on the monetary and fiscal policy. Ways of achieving equilibrium in the economy are examined outlining changes in the circular flow of income and highlighting policy options that can be taken against recession.

 

KEYWORDS: Supply and demand, circular flow of income, oil price fluctuations, economic equilibrium, anti-recession policies,

 

C/P/486. Application of Keynesian, monetarist and Austrian approaches to UK economic policy

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the Keynesian, monetarist (Friedman’s et al) and Austrian (Menger’s, Hayek’s, etc.) views of economy management applying their theoretical approaches to the analysis of the measures taken by the UK Labour government and the Coalition government to stabilise the economy of the country.

 

KEYWORDS: Keynesian, monetarist, Austrian, UK economic policy,

 

C/E/766. Addressing UK borrowing issues through taxation and spending strategies

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1100
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of borrowing in the UK discussing possible reductions of current borrowing by the increase in taxation and decrease in spending, analysing the accompanying gains and losses, discussing them from the perspectives of different parties, and suggesting solutions with regard to taxation and business outsourcing strategies.

 

KEYWORDS: UK borrowing, taxation, spending, outsourcing,

 

C/E/764. An examination of the neutrality of money between the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper looks at the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory in order to examine their neutrality of money. Each theory is described in detail, and the other relevant theories that relate to them are discussed. The literature and history regarding these concepts are also evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Real Business Cycle, New Keynesian theory, money, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,

 

S/E/279. The Russian ban on grain exports will trigger a food crisis, which will have a catastrophic impact on people in the poorest countries. Discuss

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2150
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the impacts of the embargo on wheat exports introduced by Russia’s government after the drought of 2010 exploring the possible consequences of the food crisis at domestic and international levels. Parallels are made with the riots caused by food shortages in 2007-2008 in Mozambique, Bangladesh and Mexico. The causes of food crises are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Russia’s ban, grain exports, less developed countries, food shortage, food crisis,

 

C/E/663. Review of article ‘George Osborne needs 2m private jobs rise to balance public sector losses' by P. Inman

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3350
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper presents a review of the article ‘George Osborne needs 2m private jobs rise to balance public sector losses’ by P. Inman published in “The Guardian” discussing whether private sector employment would increase by two million workers over the coming budget period and analyzing related estimations made by the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR). The response of the OBR to the publication of the article is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Review of article, George Osborne, 2m private jobs rise, public sector losses, Inman,

 

C/E/657. Theoretical underpinnings of welfare regime

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1550
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks into the concept of welfare regime reviewing Esping-Anderson’s 3-part typology of welfare regimes, examining the ways in which family policies are affected by the social democratic welfare system, and discussing social, political, and economic pressures on the welfare regime over the recent years. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: welfare regime, social democratic welfare system,

 

C/E/615. Adoption of the Innovative Price Theory by Ramada Jarvis

WORDS:
950
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines the ability of Ramada Jarvis hotel chain to adopt innovative pricing. The paper begins by evaluating the innovative pricing theory, and the way in which Ramada Jarvis has adopted it. The paper examines promotion and communication in relation Ramada Jarvis, and offers recommendations based on the theory for Ramada-Jarvis. The paper also discusses strengths and limitations of the theory. Conclusions are made regarding how successfully Ramada Jarvis has adapted innovative pricing.

 

KEYWORDS: Ramada Jarvis, hotel chain, innovative pricing, promotion, communication,

 

C/E/613. Contribution of Tinbergen, Theil and Mundell to Economic Policy

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theories of economic policy examining the views of three economists Tinbergen, Theil and Mundell and evaluating their contributions to economic policy.

 

KEYWORDS: Tinbergen, Theil, Mundell, Economic Policy,

 

S/P/486. Economic Policy of UK Government

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2650
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks into the aims of objectives of the economic, fiscal and monetary policy of the UK government making references to Keynesian theory, and discussing the polices used to cope with inflation during the past decades.

 

KEYWORDS: UK economic policy,

 

S/N/300. Effects of food security on global economy and responses to global food crisis

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2150
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of food security (FS) defined by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) examining the factors that contribute to FS, addressing the implications of the rising food prices and analysing policies aimed to ensure food security at the national and international levels.

 

KEYWORDS: food security, global food crisis,

 

C/E/501. Proposal. How can foreign policy of China positively affect Russian economy?

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1800
DATE:
2010
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The paper proposes research into the economic and business relations between China and the Russian Federation exploring the effects of the global economic crisis on both countries and the benefits of their cooperation. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated, the areas of the literature review are defined, a political and economic overview of China and Russia is presented, research methodology and data collection techniques are described, the time schedule of the research is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Foreign policy, Russian economy,

 

C/E/476. Excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco in UK: externalities increasing marginal social cost

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1400
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the overuse of tobacco and alcohol in the UK considering them as externalities for the country’s economic system. The role of the state in maintaining public health and controlling the consumption of alcohol and tobacco is discussed, mechanisms of handling these externalities are reviewed focusing on taxation.

 

KEYWORDS: Alcohol, tobacco, externalities, marginal social cost, tax,

 

C/E/418. Proposal. Impact of Oil and Gas Pipeline Encroachment on Sensitive Land Environments

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980
DATE:
2009
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The paper proposes research into the environmental impacts that would result from the encroachment of oil and gas pipelines. Topics of related literature are suggested including the importance of oil and gas as vital global commodities, the environmental damage to sensitive lands caused by the pipelines, the issues of oil and gas exploitation and pipelines web development, etc. The methods of the research are described, the significance of the research is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, oil and gas pipelines, environmental damage, sensitive lands,

 

C/E/354. Review of articles by Jan Breman and John Harriss on poverty and economic development

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents a review of two articles by?John Harriss and Jan Breman ('Bringing politics back into poverty analysis: Why understanding social relations matters more for policy on chronic poverty than measurement' and 'Even dogs are better off: The ongoing battle between capital and labour in the cane-fields of Gujarat') where each is critically assessed with references to wider texts evaluating their contribution to the debate on poverty and development. ?

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Development, Inequality, Capitalism, Poverty ?,

 

C/F/512. Evaluation of credit crunch impact on UK public sector

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4300
DATE:
2009
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impacts of the current economic crisis on the future of the UK public sector discussing how the public sector will be forced to improve efficiency, how the financial sector will be partly nationalized, and how the faith in the public sector will increase.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic crisis, credit crunch, public sector, private sector,

 

C/E/381. Does GDP reflect the standard of living of a country?

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2300
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines whether the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita reflects a country's standard of living and citizens' quality of life. The challenges of measuring the standard of living are outlined, the methods of measuring GDR are described, the difference between nominal and real GDP is explained highlighting advantages and disadvantages of using GDP per capita as an indicator of the standard of living, and considering alternative social indicators, i.e. life expectancy, health and safety factors, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Gross Domestic Product, GDP, Per Capita, Standard of Living,

 

C/E/385. Externalities and Coase Theorem

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2400
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the externalities present in the economy as the effects on the third parties that are not involved in economic transactions. It is explained that externalities can be either negative, such as air pollution, or positive, such as education. Efficient outcomes of these externalities are considered outlining the arguments for and against state intervention in the economy and using the Coase theorem for the purpose of the analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Externalities, Coase theorem, transaction costs, efficiency, Pareto,

 

C/E/392. How is the national income measured?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the use of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for determining national income outlining the methods of measuring GDP, i.e. expenditure, income and output, addressing the issue of double counting, and arguing whether GDP can measure happiness as well as the welfare of the country.

 

KEYWORDS: National Income, Gross Domestic Product, GDP, Macroeconomics, Happiness, welfare,

 

C/E/393. Distinguish the three methods and explain what is meant by double counting. To what extent can a measure of national income gives an indication of the population`s welfare or happiness? Are there other more helpful measures or indicators?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the use of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for determining national income outlining the methods of measuring GDP, i.e. expenditure, income and output, addressing the issue of double counting, and arguing whether GDP can measure happiness as well as the welfare of the country.

 

KEYWORDS: National Income, Gross Domestic Product, GDP, Macroeconomics, Happiness, welfare,

 

S/E/190. Effects of Interest Rates' Cut on UK Economy and Blue Chip Companies

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1600
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the possible influences of interest rate (IR) cuts on the UK economy and blue chip companies reporting on different kinds of interest rates and the changes that would be brought about by the IR decrease with regard to production, unemployment, inflation, international trade, etc. It is argued whether by cutting interest rates the UK could prevent a recession.

 

KEYWORDS: Interest rate, UK economy, unemployment, inflation, recession,

 

C/E/327. Application of AD/AS and IS/LM analysis in political economy

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2200
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper uses Blanchard's AD/AS and IS/LM analysis to explain the possible macroeconomic impact of the interventions by the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve into the financial system in terms of the short run and medium run effects.

 

KEYWORDS: AD/AS, IS/LM, macroeconomics,

 

C/E/328. ADAS and ISLM theory applied to the current US economic policies

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2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper applies the AD/AS and IS/LM model to the expansionary fiscal and monetary policies used by the US Fed and Treasury in order to bring the US economy out of the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Diagrams are used to provide step by step analysis of how each policy will affect the economy.

 

KEYWORDS: AS, AD, ADAS, IS, LM, ISLM, mortgage crisis, US Treasury, short run, Federal Reserve,

 

C/E/224. Crowding in different models

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1800
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the economic phenomena of crowding out and crowding in reviewing related literature and discussing the causes of crowding, different views on the nature of crowding, Keysenesian model of crowding, liquidity trap, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Crowding, public economic activity, government,

 

C/E/227. The concept of money from Islamic perspective. How would you respond to the claim that Islamic money is gold and silver and that Muslims should support an international return to the gold standard?

WORDS:
4100
DATE:
2008
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the history of gold used as currency reflecting on whether Muslims should use conventional money. The importance of knowing the intrinsic value of products is discussed arguing the righteousness of profit creation based on no intrinsic value. The role of golden standard in Muslim culture is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Gold, Muslim, Islam, money,