Japanese Foreign Direct Investment : 9 pages in
length.
Among all the currency problems that many regions of the
world have witnessed since 1992, Southeast Asia's
situation is more acute. The region does have one major
strength: some of the world's highest growth, savings, and
investment rates. But like the Latins, Asians had binged on
easy-money policies. Now, the Asians--like the Europeans,
Mexicans, and even the Japanese--are paying the price.
They are also being forced to become more realistic about
steps they need to take to keep their economies healthy in
the longer term. FDI is a route to even out some of bumps,
with the added attraction of contributing to growth in better
times. Bibliography lists 12 sources. JapanFDI.DOC A
Cross-National Comparative Study Of NPD : A 5 page
essay reporting the results of this cross-national study of
new product development processes in Japan and the United
States. The investigators developed nine hypotheses
regarding similarities between the processes used in both
countries. Similarities and differences are reported.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Npdstud.wps
Foreign Investment in Japan : In this 5 page essay,
the writer
evaluates both external and internal (Primarily F.D.I.)
investments in Japan and their feasibility. Japan is regarded
as a high-income country with a large domestic market.
Based upon library research, some advice &
recommendations are given as to how U.S. & other foreign
countries should assess and plan their investments in Japan.
Japanfdi.wps
Foreign Direct Investment in China: A 5 page paper
discussing the special problems of foreign direct investment
(FDI) in China not found in any other country. China is still
fairly attractive for FDI, but not to the extent they have been
overly hospitable to multinational corporations. The
company only needs to be aware of the problems specific to
China. While the actual market may be lower than
anticipated due to per capita income levels, China still can
be a profitable business site. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Chinafdi.wps
Tourism in Latin America / Is It Economically Productive ?:
A 13 page report discussing the significance of tourism in
two major Latin American countries--Mexico and Costa
Rica. The writer discusses the impact tourism has on
economic development as well as the social implications of
the tourist industry. In the end, the writer provides the
opinion that tourism is not a viable option to promote
development in these counties and that other options for
development should therefore be pursued with greater force.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Latintou.wps
The Mexican Peso Crisis & Clinton's Bailout Plan :
A 4 page look at the Mexican Peso crisis of the 1990's and some
of the factors concerning President Bill Clinton's decision to
bail Mexico out. A good overview of economic reasons for
the devaluation of the Peso is provided and Clinton's plan is
criticized based upon available economic research.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Peso.wps
The Mexican Peso Crisis / Did the U.S. Exhibit a
Newfound Isolationism ? : In this 5 page essay, the writer
examines what U.S. actions (or lack thereof) in responses to
the Peso crisis might suggest about our post-Cold War
foreign policy. The role of Congress, the President, and
various other political factors are assessed. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Peso2.wps
The Mexican Peso Crisis / Evaluation of Problem &
Possible Solutions : This comprehensive 7 page overview
provides a complete economic discussion of the Peso crisis
in Mexico (1990's) and some of its implications. The writer
discusses Mexico's markets of change, faltering economy,
and lack of stability. A number of alternatives are presented
and evaluated-- with recommendations being made for the
best one. The paper concludes with an overview of methods
to control the Peso's value. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Pesocase.wps
Nigeria & China / An Economic Comparison : A 7
page
research paper comparing the economies of China and
Nigeria . The writer details the structure of the two
economies, their major industries, and how they are
managed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Chinnige.wps
Human Geographical Considerations in Regards to
Canadian Economics : A 5 page research paper in which the
writer looks at the economies of people in the separate
Canadian territories in relationship to settlement of the area,
natural resources, political fight for survival in Canadian
parliament--all based on the disparity in human geographics
that has been established for centuries. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Candageo.wps
New France (Canada) / Economic Importance : 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. Newfrance.wps
Official Development Assistance & Its Role in the
Changing
World : 16 pages in length. An historical overview of
Official Development Assistance (O.D.A.) and its
importance to worldwide economic aid. The role of the
IMF, World Bank, and Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) are discussed in
great detail. The case example of "The Colombo Plan" --
designed to assist developing countries in Asia and The
Pacific is offered as an example of the usefulness of ODA.
Problems faced by this form of assistance are discussed as
well... Bibliography lists approximately 12 sources.
Oda.wps
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