Category: Economics 2707

  • Involuntary Conversion of a Principal Residence

    The article demonstrates the variety of scenarios in which the exclusion under Sec. 121 can be applied. I understood the situation where two unmarried individuals jointly own a home. For example, the homeowners want to sell their house, or their property has been destroyed by a natural disaster or an accident. Under Sec. 121, they…

  • Every Man for Himself: Third-World Economies

    Every Man for Himself is an editorial published on September 28, 2017, in a popular daily Philippine newspaper, “Business Mirror.” This research revealed the influence of developed countries on third-world economies. It is a case study that examines a specific theoretical model of the development of the third world countries after gaining independence to determine…

  • The Fed and Housing Bubbles

    Introduction There is general agreement that the financial turmoil of 2007-2009 was caused by the bursting of the housing bubble, which triggered the worldwide economic crisis. Many scholars maintain that the crisis was instigated by the malpractice and miscalculation of private actors, a lack of regulation, and a bubble mentality (Moroni 1296). Therefore, there is…

  • Why a Home Country Would Promote Foreign Direct Investment in a Host Country

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the purchase of assets like land and equipment in another host nation while running the facility from the home country. In the event of FDI, the foreign investment business must have at least 10% of the voting rights. The primary distinction between FDI and other foreign ventures is that the…

  • How the US Solves Economic Disparity and Injustice

    Table of Contents Introduction Economic Disparity and Social Inequality Wealth Distribution Solution Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Economic disparity has always been a hot-debated topic and relevant problem in the United States. The vast difference in wealth between the rich and poor people constantly promotes social inequality, decreases economic growth, and increases political tension (Stiglitz 4).…

  • The United States’ and China’s Gross Domestic Product

    For every country’s economy to be successful, there are some factors that are rather crucial. One of them is the gross domestic product, or GDP, that influences any country’s welfare and prosperity. The purpose of this paper is to provide the gross domestic product figures of the United States of America and China and compare…

  • Discussion of American Bankers Association

    The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a trade association that consists of elites and groups representing banks of all sizes in the banking industry. The ABA does not offer basic baking services or operations aligned to bank systems. This association was established in 1875 and has expanded to the most powerful financial trade union in…

  • Compensation Plans for CEOs in North America’s Private Sector

    Introduction Organizational leaders and chief executive officers (CEOs) are some of the key employees whose performances contribute to the success of their respective companies. Shareholders always expect such managers to use their abilities to move the targeted firms to the next level and make them profitable. However, these leaders require proper compensations if they are…

  • The Flaws of Neoliberalism

    Neoliberal ideas have emerged to be the leading political, economic, and social paradigm in modern American society. Many scholars examine the effects of this system on the different manifestations of life (Foer, 2017; Fukuyama, 2016; Gray, 2011). The theoretical framework of neoliberalism does not coincide with the practices it utilizes and the outcomes it leads…

  • Regulations Helping the United States Economy From 1865 to the 1930s

    Table of Contents Introduction Four Examples Opposing View Legacy and Impact Today Sources Introduction The period from 1865 to the 1930s included a variety of processes in the country’s economy, which the government tried to control. The commonly accepted principle of non-interference started to be altered to more strict interference since laborers and businessmen asked…