“The future of the EMU”
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A paper which looks at the fiscal difficulties facing the European Monetary Union in terms of the diversity of financial stability within the member states, and the ways in which the European Central Bank has to structure its policies in order to address these problems and work towards achieving financial and political stability. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLEMU.rtf

“The Globalisation of World Poverty”
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An eight page paper which analyses the causes underlying the globalisation of world poverty, and considers the role which the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organisation have played in increasing the domestic economic instability of developing nations and in widening the divide between rich and poor countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLglobpov.wps

“The History of Lloyd’s of London”
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A five page paper which traces the history of Lloyd’s of London from its origins in Lloyd’s Coffee House in the seventeenth century to the present day, including its expansion from maritime to other forms of insurance, its establishment as a global financial institution, and the effect of the severe losses which it suffered in the late 1980s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLlloyds.wps

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus2.rtf

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus.rtf

“The Rise and Fall of the Asian Tigers”
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A thirteen page paper which charts the rise and fall of the south-east Asian nations known as the Asian Tigers, and looks at the way in which massive foreign investment had a negative impact on the domestic economies of these countries, resulting in the slump and recession of the 1990s. The relative success of Taiwan during this period, in comparison to other countries of the region, is also analysed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtigers.wps

“The WTO”
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A paper which looks at the history, structure and procedures of the World Trade Organisation, including the way it evolved from the post-war GATT agreement, its current policies regarding intellectual property rights and the provision of services, the way in which such policies are implemented and the issues which are prioritised in the settlement of disputes between different nations.
Filename: JLWTO2.wps

"The Eagles Shadow": Analysis of U.S. Consumerism:
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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

10 Dissertation Proposals
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This 11 page paper has brief outline suggestions for projects or papers suitable for international accounts students. Subjects include the future of Islamic banking in the west, international environmental accounting, terrorism and accounting, the impact of cartels on profits, the role of the internet for financial management, cultural differences in accounting of different countries, risk reduction for international financial transactions and different ways of managing pensions schemes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TE10prop.rtf

2009; The UK Economy and Scottish Commercial Real Estate
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This 12 page paper looks at the economy of the UK between 2004 and 2009 and compares Scotland to the UK as a whole. The real estate market for commercial property in Scotland is then considered, looking at industry in Aberdeen, Offices in Edinburgh and offices and retail space in Glasgow. Predictions are then made regarding the potential movement of real estate prices and the economies as a whole, with reference existing patterns and economic theory. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEUKscot2009.rtf