Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries (O.P.E.C.):
A 4 page essay examining the organization and history of
OPEC and its former and future effects on the world oil
market. In response the the stranglehold the OPEC
countries had on an industrialized world dependent on the
oil that they exported, conservation and world-wide
recession (due in part to the oil crisis beginning in
1973-1974), OPEC has lost much of its world influence as
oil-importing countries look both for other sources of oil
and for alternatives to oil. Analysts believe that the current
trend of increased oil consumption will continue through the
year 2000, and that OPEC may be able to regain some of its
lost world influence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Opec.wps Economic Globalization Worldwide
Impacts for Unions,
Wages & Employment : A 10 page paper that provides an
overview of the impact of globalization on unions, wages
and employments, especially in light of world-wide trade
policies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Globalec.wps
The Effects Of New Technologies On The Global
Economy: A 10 page exploration of the effects of
technology on the global economy. Emphasis is on
communications technology and how it has the potential to
either equalize the playing field in terms of national players
or to allow the more technologically advanced nations to
dominate world markets. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Globnew.wps
The UK Accounting Standards Board and its Statement of
Principles : This 11 page paper provides an overview of the
issues surrounding the development of the Statement of
Principles for the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and
the attempts at forming a conceptual framework for
accounting in the UK. This paper also considers the
withdrawal of the Statement of Principles due to
considerable criticisms in the business community and
further considers whether there is a need for a standardized
accounting theory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
MHacco.wps
Change to Commonwealth, Effects on Britain : An 8
page
research paper exploring the effect of changing to
commonwealth has had on British autonomy and world
power. Explored briefly is the extent of the empire, how the
change came about, and a longer discussion of the effects of
the change from empire upon Britain and other countries,
particularly India. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Cnempire.wps
Major Advantages & Disadvantages of Fixed Exchange
Rates : In 2 page the author discusses the major advantages
and disadvantages of fixed exchange rates. " Some posit
that fixed exchange rates are advantageous. Others argue
that they are not. Overall, there are more positive
consequences than negative ones to having a fixed exchange
rate. When the rates are not fixed, there is too much
flexibility and not enough effectiveness." Bibliography lists
1 source. Fixrate.wps
Issues Concerning A Common European Currency / France
& The Euro : An 8 page paper discussing the introduction
of the common European currency, the “euro,” and its
implications for the nation of France. Issues examined
include the reasons for France’s support of the euro and a
common currency, as well as the political ramifications the
entire issue has brought about between European nations.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Franceur.wps
The Euro & A Global Environment : A 6 page
examination
of the move towards a common currency in Europe called
the Euro. Issues discussed include the benefits of the Euro
in regards to a world currency and also world unification.
The current situation is discussed, in that the euro will be
fully in effect on January 1, 1999, as well as the impact this
reality will have on the economic situations of investors. It
is assumed that if this monetary combination succeeds, it
would not. perhaps, be out of the question to assume such
would also work on a global scale. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Euroglo.wps
The Euro : This 10 page paper looks at the
introduction of
the euro and its possible effects on different parts of Europe,
the United States and investors as well. Several points of
view are analyzed including that of businessmen,
economists and the general public’s perception of the
currency change. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Euroeff.wps
The European Monetary Union :
A 35 page research paper
that discusses the European Monetary Union from its
inception through the European Union, and focuses on the
impacts and changes in political power that will occur as a
result of this major change. This paper also focuses upon
the use of sanctions and economic pressure as means of
determining political action rather than the use of force, and
demonstrates that the power created by the EMU will
change the way in which politics are enforced.
Bibliography lists 21 sources. EMU.wps
The European Monetary Union : This 10 page paper
takes a
look at both sides of the issue concerning the creation of a
full European Monetary Union. Would the inclusion of hold
out nations improve things for Europe? Bibliography lists
13 sources. SA16EMU.wps
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