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Introduction to Economics

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C/E/762. An examination of the theory of externalities and smoking

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1900
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the theory of externalities in relation to smoking and answers two questions. The first question is “Carefully consider the extent to which the theory of externalities can be used to justify the government legislation on smoking”. The second question is “Explain whether the smoking ban would have any effect on the production possibility curve for the Scottish economy”.

 

KEYWORDS: theory of externalities, externalities, smoking, government legislation, smoking ban, Scottish economy,

 

C/E/756. Austrian and Post-Keynesian Theories of Competitive Process

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2150
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks into the Austrian and Post Keynesian theories of market competition explaining the concept of perfect competition, and discussing entrepreneurial activities within the market, dynamic relationships of the marker forces, the importance of government interventions, etc. Theories most suited to the economic conditions of the modern world are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Post-Keynesian, Austrian, Competitive Process,

 

C/E/746. Theory of economics: Porter's Five Forces model, market structure and UK small businesses

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1400
DATE:
2011
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The paper addresses the topics related to the theory of economics analysing the Five Forces model by Michael Porter, explaining the role of market structure and the concepts of monopoly and oligopoly, and discussing the impacts of small businesses on the UK economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter’s Five Forces, market structure, monopoly, oligopoly, UK small businesses,

 

S/E/257. Comparative analysis of Thünen's and Christaller's theories

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1650
DATE:
2010
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The paper compares economic theories of consumption proposed by Johann Heinrich von Thünen and Walter Christaller explaining the economics of land, farming, and urbanization, and pointing out advantages and disadvantages of both theories, as well as their conflicting arguments.

 

KEYWORDS: Thünen, Christaller, land economics, urbanization, farming,

 

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

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900
DATE:
2010
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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,

 

C/P/294. Comparative analysis of economic theories by Keynes, Lucas and Friedman

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800
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the drivers of the economic cycles reviewing the theories by Maynard Keynes, Milton Friedman and Robert Lucas. The theories are discussed and compared showing the similarity between Friedman’s and Lucas’s approaches.

 

KEYWORDS: economic cycle theories, Keynes, Friedman, Lucas,

 

C/E/566. A critical analysis of The Transaction Cost Theory

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2050
DATE:
2010
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This paper critically reviews the transaction cost theory (TCT) in relation to the existence of firms. By producing an extensive review of literature, the paper analyses TCT, and bases the argument on Ronald Coase’ own theory. The paper critiques Coaste’s theory by comparing it to other theories that disputes Coaste’s and by applying it practically.

 

KEYWORDS: Transaction Cost Theory, (TCT), Ronald Coase, firms, development of firms!,

 

C/E/550. Economies of scale and hypermarkets

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1100
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks at the economies of scale and their retail operations via hypermarkets explaining the factors that contribute to the development of hypermarkets and discussing their practices with regard to economies and diseconomies of scale.

 

KEYWORDS: Economies of scale, hypermarkets,

 

C/E/546. Transaction cost economics and vertical boundaries of a firm

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2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of transaction cost economics (TCE) explaining its role in companies’ vertical integration, considering the importance of “unchanging contextual factors”, etc. It is argued whether the product or service should be performed by the in-house department, by using an independent firm from the open market or by forming strategic alliances. A critical role of coordination in a vertical chain is emphasised.

 

KEYWORDS: Transaction cost economics, TCE, vertical integration,

 

S/E/219. Determinants of company's make-or-buy decision

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2400
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the companies' make-or-buy decisions examining the factors that determine the decision to buy or to manufacture, and discussing it in the context of liberal market economies and coordinated market economies built on long-term visions and goals. The relationships between buyer and supplier are discussed drawing examples from the Japanese business system, the US manufacturers, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: make-or-buy decision, liberal market economy, coordinated market economy, buyer and supplier relationship, manufacturing,

 

C/E/385. Externalities and Coase Theorem

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2400
DATE:
2009
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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/395. Money as economic issue and monetary policy principles

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1600
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the characteristics of money reviewing its definition, explaining how money has evolved and contributed to human development, describing money functions and outlining how money works at the present time. A general overview of the monetary policy is presented providing analysis of its methodology and effectiveness, particularly in the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: Money, means of exchange, monetary policy, interest rates, central banks,

 

C/E/396. Money as economic issue: What money is, what it consists of, how it is managed and the methodology and effectiveness of monetary policy

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1500
DATE:
2009
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This essay covers the definition of money, its functions and substitutes examining its economic implications, how it is managed, how monetary policy is used and the effects it has on the economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Money, neutrality of money, monetary policy, money multiplier, inflation, interest rate, output gaps,

 

C/E/397. Methodology and effectiveness of monetary policy

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1500
DATE:
2009
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The paper investigates the theory of money showing the difficulties of resolving the issue of money with economic theories such as the general equilibrium models. The features of monetary policy are described showing its ability to control aggregate demand within an economy through the control of the inflation rate.

 

KEYWORDS: Economics, Macroeconomics, Theory of Money, Monetary Policy, Recession, Financial Crises,

 

C/E/283. Overview of economics terms

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700
DATE:
2008
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The paper provides an overview of different economic terms such as, market structure, perfect competition, monopoly, economies of scale and total costs.

 

KEYWORDS: overview, economics, terms,

 

C/E/287. Economics terms overview

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1200
DATE:
2008
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The paper provides an overview of different economic terms, such as market structure, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, economies of scale, total cost, international trade, foreign direct investment, exchange rate, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Monopoly, perfect competition, Total cost, Economies of scale, interational trade, For,