Japan's Faltering Economy & The Nikkei Index
[ send me this paper ]
4 pages in length. An insightful look at Japan's blundering economy during the mid-1990's. Specifically focusing upon the Nikkei Index, the writer examines the causal factors of its poor performance. Among the many reasons cited are oddly-priced Japanese IPOs, poorly-utilized foreign capital, misdirected government privatization of industry and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nikkei.wps

Japan's Miracle Economy
[ send me this paper ]
The strength and quickness with which the Japanese economy not only recovered but blossomed after the end of the Second World War was considered by many to be miraculous. It continued to grow and strengthen until the last few years. This 7 page paper examines the reasons for the post-war prosperity in light of more current economic trends and asserts that Japan is now in need of another economic miracle that will bring it back into the global market as strongly as before. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTjapeco.wps

Japan's Stock Market Crash / 'After the Bubble Burst'
[ send me this paper ]
A 9 page research paper which focuses on why the stock market crash occurred and how that crash directed effected the lingering recession which followed the Japanese Stock Market Crash. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crasjapa.wps

Japanese Economic Crisis
[ send me this paper ]
Japan's economic system is an amalgam of business, political and cultural preferences and policies. The Japanese model of economic development differs significantly from it's counterparts in the West. Up until a few years ago it was deemed as a success and many countries were on the road to emulate it's unique blend of politics and business, particularly its reliance on deliberate government intervention to guide the economy. This 6 page paper examines the Japanese model of political and economic symbiosis and argues that the cultural bias toward belief in government correctness has added to the current crisis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jpcrisi2.wps

The New Leaders Of The Middle East
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page essay that examines the succession in leadership from Jordan's King Hussein to his son King Abdullah and from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to new Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Discussed are the positive and negative arguments for peace that face each of these new leaders and the impact this shift in leadership is projected to have on peace negotiations in the Middle East. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: LCMdEast.wps

A Proposal for Joint Ventures with Jordan
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper provides a sample speech in which a Jordanian official proposes joint ventures with Jordan that integrates views of cultural differences and attempts to bring together a view of the Jordanian workforce and business sector that would be beneficial for American companies. This paper incorporates a number of models, including the Hall, Hofstede and Kluckhohn models for cultural differences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHJordan.wps

Jordan in the Twentieth Century
[ send me this paper ]
A 9 page discussion of Jordan's history and economy. Describes her monarchy and illuminates the problems she has faced in trade, industry and agriculture. Identifies tourism as a hope towards improving Jordan's long stressed economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPjordanC.wps

Organizational Issues in the Jordanian Banking Industry
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper assesses variations in culture and organizational structure in the banking industry of Jordan and considers a number of cultural dimensions that define ways of indicating the impacts for the organizational structure. In particular, this paper considers issues like hiring/firing, allocation of space and personnel development and also relates cultural dimensions to the issue of the 'glass ceiling.' in which individuals of with certain cultural attributes may experience a diminished capacity for personal development in the organization. This paper goes on to assert a number of suggestions for development within the organization that would reduce the possible negative implications of specific cultural issues in Jordan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHjorda2.wps

Chinese and Russian Economies & Politics
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page research paper examines the changes in China and Russia since the ideological and political collapse of Communism. Specifically considered are the present and the future of the two countries, with the assertion that China is headed for 'superpower' status while Russia is in decline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Chinruss.wps

U.S. Financial Foreign Policy & China
[ send me this paper ]
A 20 page research paper examining much of the phenomenal growth of China's economy. There are three basic sections: overall Trade Policy, Foreign Investment Policy and Foreign Exchange Rate Policy. The trade policy section lightly discusses the WTO, of which China is not a member, but deals extensively with the ever-intense issue of renewing China's Most Favored Nation status. The United States has growing numbers of business concerns within China's borders, as some of our largest companies seek to take advantage of some of the lowest production costs in the world. Similarly, Taiwan has made the same sort of investment in China's economy. As U.S. trade deficits show us reaching more of a balance with Taiwan, it is only a paper balance—many of the Taiwan products we import are actually produced now in China, and are called Chinese. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Chinapol.wps

New France (Canada) / Economic Importance
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper investigating the origins of New France and its economic importance to both Canada France. During the years between 1650 and 1750, the population of the territory, now known as Quebec, experienced significant growth. Under King Louis XIV and his first appointed Intendent, Quebec and its surrounding areas established successful agricultural farms as well as numerous industries increasing the area's importance to France. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Newfrance.wps

Comparing the Economies of Indonesia & Thailand
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page research paper comparing the similar tracks of the economies of Indonesia and Thailand over the last thirty years. Thailand's economic future again holds promise for the country and for their people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Indothai.wps

Evaluating Argentina As A Commercial Market
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page paper discussing the evaluation of Buenos Aires as an acceptable and profitable site for air pollution control devices. Argentina has no real historical data available and is unsure even of the source of its primary air pollution problems, but automobile use is suspected. No commercial device can reduce that type of air pollution, but the paper suggests that the company can still act as consultant to Argentina for the purposes of determining their present and future needs as well as providing data collection and analysis services. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Airarg.wps

Cross-Country Growth Studies
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper discusses the idea of the inadequacies of cross-country growth studies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVGrowSt.rtf

Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels (USAH) as Used in Asia
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper examines this type of accounting, particularly as it respects Asia. Problems with the underuse of standard accounting practice for hotels is an issue addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA447USH.rtf

"The Eagles Shadow": Analysis of U.S. Consumerism:
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper examines the premise that author Mark Hertzgaard establishes in his book, "The Eagles Shadow" that one source of America's downfall is its consumerism. This paper examines the position Hertzgaard takes on this matter by illustrating his viewpoint on the Kyoto Treaty. Furthermore, this paper takes the position that Hertzgaard is wrong in his analysis: that America's decision not to participate in the Kyoto Treaty was based upon thoughtful political and economic anlayis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSEagles.rtf

Don't see what you need? CLICK HERE for customized research paper assistance instead!