Banking on the Internet
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Some people choose a banking facility based on proximity to their home or employment. Others shop for the best rates, the most services or the availability of incentives. An option that is gaining popularity in this, the computer age, is banking and paying bills through the Internet. Financial transactions such as checking, savings, credit cards, debt payment and investments are possible to transact with a simple 'click', while sitting at the computer. Most of the major banks and many of the small community banks have opted to begin doing business through the Internet. This 10 page paper examines Internet banking from the perspective of the banking industry and also the customer. There's a section detailing how to become an Internet bank customer and what are the advantages and problems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTwebbank.wps

BANK OF AMERICA AND THE PORTER MODEL
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This 6-page paper examines Bank of American and the banking industry and determines how these two fit into Michael Porter's generic competition model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTbaofam.rtf

Social Security and the Aging Baby Boom Generation
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This 7 page report discusses the budget issue regarding Social Security and the impending retirement of the “Baby Boom” generation. Boomers are estimated to consist of approximately 77 million Americans, representing fully one-third of the population of the United States. In 1996, the first of the “boomers” turned 50. As a result, Congress, the Administration, and the general public have been voicing their concerns about the future of America’s Social Security system. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWbudge.rtf

Comparing the Economies of Indonesia & Thailand
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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
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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

After The American Revolution / Economic Trouble
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A 15 page discussion of the economic impact of the American Revolution. The writer presents material regarding the structure of the various governmental entities, the issuance of a large variety of paper currency and debt documents which served as currency, and the plight of the American farmer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Amerrev.wps

The Historical Impact of Hamiltonian Economics
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A 5 page research paper detailing the impact of Hamiltonian Economics from the time when Alexander Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury to the present day. An analysis of the basic concepts of Hamiltonian Economics presents their impact during the first years of independence for the United States. The paper concludes discussing how the concepts of Hamiltonian Economics is and can be applied today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Histham.wps

The Eurosystem 's Monetary Policy Issues
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This 19 page paper evaluates the eurosystem with a focus on monetary policy. The new euro has caused some worry and this paper addresses a variety of issues from concern over transparency to the realization that the euro has not fared as well as expected. An overview of the Eurosystem is provided along with information about monetary policy. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: SA215eur.rtf

"The Banks: The Ongoing Battle for Control of Canada's Richest Business": A Review of the 1999 Book By Les Whittington:
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A 10 page overview of the book by financial journalist Les Whittington. Describes Whittington's exceptional ability to gather and regurgitate economic facts in a readable and extremely informative manner. Concentrates on the infrastructure of Canadian banks and the recent proposals for mergers. Details Whittington's concerns over these mergers, concerns which were evident as well in the governmental and public response to the proposals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwhitng.wps

"The Communist Manifesto" and "Souls of Black Folk"
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A 7 page paper which analyzes "The Communist Manifesto" by Marx and Engels and "Souls of Black Folk" by DuBois. The paper discusses economic injustice experienced by lower classes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmrxdbs.wps

"The Theory of the Leisure Class" by Thorstein Veblen
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A 4 page paper which discusses the reality of the leisure class as it is presented by Veblen and argues that the leisure class still exists today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAleisure.wps

'Stripping the S&P 500 Index' by Michael J. Brennan
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This 5 page paper considers this article published in the Financial Analysts Journal which was a suggestion of a way the stock market may be stabilized. The writer answers specific questions such as the reason the article is useful, how it relates to essential finances as well as criticisms of the article. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEsp500s.wps