A Common Currency -- The Euro
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A 5 page paper discussing the introduction of the euro (EMU) and the extent to which it will reduce the 'home bias' of portfolio managers in the U.S. Also reviewed are several issues relating to the euro and how it will affect the UK's pound sterling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Theeuro.wps

Issues Concerning A Common European Currency / France & The Euro
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An 8 page paper discussing the introduction of the common European currency, the 'euro,' and its implications for the nation of France. Issues examined include the reasons for France's support of the euro and a common currency, as well as the political ramifications the entire issue has brought about between European nations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Franceur.wps

The Euro
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This 10 page paper looks at the introduction of the euro and its possible effects on different parts of Europe, the United States and investors as well. Several points of view are analyzed including that of businessmen, economists and the general public's perception of the currency change. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Euroeff.wps

The Euro & A Global Environment
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A 6 page examination of the move towards a common currency in Europe called the Euro. Issues discussed include the benefits of the Euro in regards to a world currency and also world unification. The current situation is discussed, in that the euro will be fully in effect on January 1, 1999, as well as the impact this reality will have on the economic situations of investors. It is assumed that if this monetary combination succeeds, it would not. perhaps, be out of the question to assume such would also work on a global scale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Euroglo.wps

The Euro/ Not Performing as Expected
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A 6 page research paper that examines what was expected from the euro and how it has lived up to these expectations. The writer examines the current state of the euro. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 00cureur.rtf

The Euro: Problems and Processes
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A 7 page paper which discusses many aspects of the development of the single market and the Euro. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAeuropr.wps

The Impact of Trade Embargoes
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An 8 page paper. Often used by the United States in response to either human rights or military issues intervention, economic sanctions have been thought to be effective and productive. Woodrow Wilson believed that economic sanctions were an 'economic, peaceful, silent, deadly enemy.' That position is being rethought by many, however, particularly in the area of trade embargoes. Examined here are the embargoes against the former Soviet Union for the invasion of Afghanistan, Cuba and Iraq, with the lesson that such embargoes are only effective when the leaders are concerned with the welfare of their people. Cuba may be coming around; Iraq is still chanting 'death to America.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Embargo.wps

Financial Performance of Shipping Industry Sectors
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of six sectors in the shipping industry (cruise , ferry, tankers, dry-bulk carriers, container ships and specialist vessels). A financial analysis is provided, assessing each sector in terms of competition within and other factors such as taxation, international law, environmental considerations and safety issues. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: SA013shp.rtf

Economic Impact of Industrial Pollution in Korea
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10 pages in length. The UN says that 'trade has the potential to contribute to the highest possible level of global sustainable development, but only if social and environmental aspects are considered along with economic benefits. Attention has thus increasingly turned to the significant impacts of trade on the environment.' Korea has the distinction of combining environmental awareness with common sense and an economic slant; Korea's approach would seem to represent the best of all worlds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Koreaenv.wps