Entrepreneurs Old and New
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5 pages. Compares the ways that the richest people of the past made their millions to that of the wealthiest people of today. The difference is rather surprising, and this interesting paper tells how the wealthiest people of today are able to do so. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAastor.wps

European Union: Relative Positions of Ireland and Great Britain
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A 10 page paper discussing the EU; historical economic differences between Ireland and Britain; and how those differences have influenced current positions. The single market still is a long way from reality in Europe, but the very promise of it becoming reality affects both member and non-member nations. The promise of the single market and EU membership forced nations to become fiscally responsible and business-oriented. Ireland had not been; Britain's entire economy already was based on such an approach. These historical concepts can explain each nation's success despite their divergent views on EU membership. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSeuIrEng.wps

FREE BANKING
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This 2.5-page paper examines the free banking era in the U.S. during the 19th century and discusses the concept of "wildcat banking," as well as distributional and exchange effects on banknotes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTfreban.rtf

George Sturt’s The Wheelwright’s Shop
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This 6 page paper considers the nature of the lifestyles and characteristics of the people of England during the pre-industrial and early industrial eras relative to the changes related through George Sturt’s account in The Wheelwright Shop. This paper outlines some of the characteristics of the people defined in Sturt’s work, including an assessment of appearance, actions, and socioeconomic perspectives. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHenglis.wps

Historical Look at Wells Fargo
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A 5 page paper which discusses the history of Wells Fargo, illustrating how they influenced the banking industry. The paper also discusses how Wells Fargo involved itself in assisting many individuals achieve their dreams through financial support. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAwellsfr.wps

HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
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This 5-page paper discusses what 20th century events led to formation of the Federal Reserve System. Also discussed is the struggles that Americans had when it came to monetary supply control and the idea of a "central banking" system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTfedhis.rtf

History of the Price to Earnings Ratios for the S&P 500
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the S&P 500 over the decades and explores trends. Price to earnings ratio and earnings yield are explained. Two charts are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA040S&P.wps

History of the Stock Market
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A 12 page paper on the development of the stock market in the United States from its colonial foundations, through the boisterous days of the nineteenth century, to the computerized transactions of today. The writer discusses both the 1929 crash and the 1987 crash-- providing an analysis of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Stock.wps

How Keynes Arrived at His Theories
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This 5 page paper looks at the life and times of John Maynard Keynes and how he derived his theories. Not only is his life and how he came up with his theories discussed, but it is discussed in the context of the day. How his theories are applicable to today is also included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA313Key.rtf

Human Panic During Financial Crises & Crashes
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A 10 page paper discussing both the book 'Mania, Panics and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises' by Charles Poor Kindleberger and commenting on its applicability to current times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Maniahp.wps

Improving Economic Competitiveness
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An 8 page paper discussing three pre-1990 propositions for enabling the U.S. to effectively compete economically on the world stage. These three propositions are conversion to the metric system, support of common currency, and trade dumping laws. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Econcomp.wps

Increase of Women’s Participation in the British Labor Market since World War II
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A 5 page paper which examines the reasons for increased participation, including changes in the economy, higher education attainment, free contraception, women’s changing attitudes and the significance of part-time work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGgbwlab.rtf