Dissertation Conclusion
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An 8 page conclusion to a student-provided dissertation examining social and financial conditions in the Baltic region of Europe as the countries of the region stand poised for market-based growth and accession to the European Union. The dissertation focuses on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and how it operates; the conclusion cautions against viewing the IMF as a financial savior. No sources listed.
Filename: KSdissConc.rtf

Diversity and Canada’s Economy
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A 3 page paper discussing the effects of increasing diversity on the Canadian economy. Diversity can be viewed as a threat to the Canadian economy only in the form of initial government expense in the structure that provides financial assistance to new immigrants. Overall, however, diversity represents nothing but pure opportunity for the Canadian economy, because the open Canadian character does not waste time and energy trying to prevent these adventuresome souls from pursuing the dreams they hold for themselves and their families. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KScanDivEcon.rtf

DO IDEAS REALLY MATTER?
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This 4-page paper, based on the textbook A History of Economic Theory and Method, discusses the issues of ideas, methods and the concept of pluralism. In addition to outlining the authors' thoughts on these topics, the paper also discusses if these beliefs are valid or not.
Filename: MTidemat.rtf

Does A Mercantilist Position Make Sense In Today's World?
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4 pages in length. While a certain percentage of people would agree that a mercantilist position makes sense in today's world, others would staunchly argue how this antiquated perspective only perpetuates oppressive control over free trade. According to Paul Rich, Titular Professor of International Relations and History, University of the Americas-Puebla, Mexico, and Fellow at The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, Stanford University, the concept of mercantilism runs in direct opposition to the more preferred contemporary stance of true, free marketer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCMercant.rtf

Dyson Limited
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7 pages. This paper will analyze the strategies to be taken by Dyson Limited in regards to their SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis and a PEST (political, economical, sociocultural and technological) analysis. By looking closely at these internal and external factors, this company can be carefully reviewed and a strategy planned which could serve to better augment their current performance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAdyson.rtf

Ecological Economics
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7 pages. This paper will examine articles by four different authors and compare and contrast some of their views regarding economics and environmental rationale. Herman Daly, Nicholas Roegen, Garret Hardin and Murray Bookchin have all written memorable articles on their opinions and ideas focussing on different aspects of economic and ecological issues. This interesting paper explains some of these views and compares them, in some cases, to those of the others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JAecoeco.rtf

Econometric Models & Economic Forecasting
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A 5 page paper that considers the impact of econometric models on the process of economic forecasting, providing a number of specific examples to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Econmod.wps

Econometrics: Gas Prices
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A 6 page paper discussing econometric assessment of the movement of gas prices using the variables of time of year, price movements and the price of crude oil. The paper provides a discussion of factors possibly affecting price and demand, including elasticity and producers’ share of the final price. The paper provides Department of Energy website locations for data to be used in STATA analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeconGasPri.rtf