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The State of the Economy : This 8 page paper looks at the current state of the U.S. economy. Indicators are viewed and predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Econstat.wps

The National Debt / ‘Pros’ and ‘Cons’ : A 10 page paper that reviews current literature to survey the attitudes of various groups toward the National Debt. Survey statistics are included to show the growth and impact of the budget deficit over time, and specific implications for economic and social programs are reviewed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Debt.wps

Factors Affecting the National Deficit : A 6 page examination of the current (1998) status of the National Deficit and those factors which affect it. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Factdef.wps

Influencing The Budget : A 23 page research paper that analyzes the congressional budget process, paying particular attention to ways political parties and their congressmen influence budget outcomes. The writer highlights the concepts of majority rules as well as common tactics such as persuasion, bargaining, and threats, and also discusses the way a new presidential tool, the line-item veto, may considerably reduce the amount of influence parties have in budget outcomes. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Budgetin.wps

In Favor Of National Budget Equilibrium : A 2 page paper briefly explaining why neither deficit nor surplus operation is desirable when applied to the federal budget. Deficit spending robs from the future; surplus operation fails to gain full advantage of all resources available. Equilibrium is optimum. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Deffini.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment : 8 pages of argument against the Balanced Budget Amendment. Makes very clear, concise points supported by statistics and historical facts. 9 sources listed in bibliography. Balanbu2.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 2 : A 6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Balabu3.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 3 : A 6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in bibliography. Balabug.wps

Balancing the Budget # 4 -- A Balancing Act : A 7 page research paper on the issues surrounding the failed balanced-budget amendment. The paper discusses the history of the national debt, and debates whether balancing the budget is even necessary at all. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Budget.wps

Balanced Budget Amendment & The Banking Industry : The premise that the writer is creating a report for a CEO of a rural bank is the perspective from which this 8 page paper is written. Issues discussed include the validity of the recent balanced budget amendment, economic projections for 1998 through 2002 and specific recommendations for the banking industry. Opposing views concerning the effect of the budget are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Bankind.wps

The Budget Deficit / Better or Worse? : A 6 page paper that tracks the successes and failures of the budget deficit between 1992-1996, according to the economists and political figures. The paper proposes that evidence shows that although the federal deficit has been reduced significantly, individual states are floundering and may add to the deficit in the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Usfiscal.wps

Government Tax Strategies : This 7 page paper looks at a fictitious scenario concerning tax strategies for an unnamed state. Several options in terms of consumption taxes are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Govtaxes.wps

Capital Gains Tax Cut / A Counter-Argument : A 5 page research paper in which the writer argues against this proposal. The writer debates the capital gains tax cut, and discusses the reasons why it would fail to benefit the economy despite the opinions of lawmakers who believe otherwise. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Capgains.wps

Controversial Liquor Taxes : A 9 page paper examining the impacts of luxury taxes on alcohol. The writer concludes that these taxes are unjust and ineffective in their intended purpose of regulating alcohol consumption in certain communities. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Liquortx.wps

Disaster Bonds : A 5 page paper that discusses the pros and cons of utilizing disaster bonds for insurers to provide a financial base in case of catastrophic disasters. In light of recent legislation in California requiring insurers to provide earthquake coverage, many companies are beginning to offer these bonds as a way to raise funds. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Disabond.wps

Fiscal Policy / Tax Cuts and Budget Deficits : A 5 page paper reconciling the relationships between supply-side economics, tax cuts and the apparent route to the true reduction of national debt. Studies have shown that the most successful of the European countries working to bring their economies in line for membership in the EMU have been the ones that have combined governmental spending cuts with a resistance to raising taxes. Those that have cut taxes have performed well, but the most effective area of spending cuts has been that of public welfare and government wages. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Fiscal.doc

(The) Flat Tax Controversy : 9 pages in length. Paper defines the flat tax and presents an overview of its history and the various relevant proposals that have been created regarding its potential viability. The writer compares opposing viewpoints on the issue and then offers a well-thought conclusive opinion. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Flattax.wps

Flat Tax / Argument For : A 6 page persuasive paper arguing in favor of the flat tax. It shows the benefits to both individual and corporate taxpayers monetarily as opposed to the arguments against such a tax structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Flatt.wps

Steve Forbes’ View of the Flat Tax : A 5 page paper discussing the fairness of the various tax proposals suggested by Steve Forbes during his presidential campaign in 1996. He favored replacing the current income tax system with a flat tax under which all Americans would pay the same rate of tax on income and would have eliminated the possibility of deductions. The liberal view, particularly of those without a working knowledge of economics, was that such a scheme would favor the rich and that, as such, it was unfair. That charge proves to be unfounded, however. It is the issue of fairness of the proposed changes that is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Forbetax.wps

Economics / Regulation and Anti-Trust : A 7-page paper regarding the issues of government regulation and anti-trust. The writer explores various regulation issues, including those involving big business, telecommunications, and the media. Bibliography lists 10 references. Antittrus.wps

Reaganomics : A 10 page paper that considers the positive impact of Reaganomics on the American economic climate of the 1980s. This paper determines that not only did Reagan face a difficult and already determine economic path set by years of mismanagement, but the systems that were implemented under his Administration were the most significant economic changes created in decades. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Footnotes included. Reag.wps

The Effect of Reagan Tax Cuts on Consumer Spending : A 7 page essay on the effects of consumer behavior in response to Ronald Reagan’s economic policies. Immediately after taking office in 1981, he began instituting a series of economic policies that came to be known as "Reaganomics." For the eight years immediately preceding the Reagan era, there was no growth in real household income. For the eight years following the time of his administration, there has been a decline in that income of over $1,400 a year. During the Reagan years, however, real income rose a full 10% over the period, giving the American worker more discretionary income than they had known since the 1960’s. Five footnoted references; no bibliography. Reagan.wps

The Federal Reserve, CPI and Open Market Sales : A 5 page paper that discusses recent action taken by the Federal Reserve in regards to inflation. The Federal Reserve has utilized the CPI figures to deny the need to reduce interest rates because of the immediate perception that inflation is not currently occurring. At the same time, the Federal Reserve also purchased a significant number of Treasuries in an action reflecting the need of more money in the current economic system, reflected by seasonal need. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Reserves.wps

Minimum Wage : The first legislation to include minimum wage was the Fair Labor Standards Act - enacted in 1938. Many within the economics profession view the stabilizing of the minimum wage as a sound principle of economic analysis and policy, believing that wage increases are detrimental to the economy. Others argue that the social factors and benefits of alleviating poverty take precedence over economic considerations. This 20 page paper examines the factors contributing to the opposing views concerning the instigation of a mandated minimum wage. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Flsawage.wps

An Increased Minimum Wage Promotes Growth : An 8 page, argumentative paper in which the writer presents sound economic reasons for the minimum wage to be raised. Statistical and historic analysis are provided and counter-arguments are refuted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Miniwage.wps

Government and Minimum Wage : A 5 page paper on the reasons for and effects of government intervention on behalf of raising the minimum wage. Subjects discussed include the contribution to minimum wage decisions and the effects of those decisions on individuals, the economy, and politics—all of these are presented from the standpoint of governing. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Gminwage.wps

Minimum Wage Increase and Inflation: A comprehensive 10 page paper analyzing differing macroeconomic viewpoints about minimum wage increase. The writer explains various angles of the issue of minimum wage, and includes charts to show statistical comparisons. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Minimpa.wps

Inflation & Basic Economic Theory : Basic economic theories behind inflation are explored in this 9 page paper that focuses upon recessions, trends, predictability, etc.; Different perspectives are covered and the ideas of numerous economists are compared. Natural rate theory examined in-depth. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Inflation.wps

Wasteful Spending In The Military / A Problem Spanning Decades : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of wastefulness in governmental spending as it relates to the United States over the past two decades. The writer focus on budgetary and economic issues that have translated into wasteful spending in light of the end of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Military.wps

Government Assistance For Higher Education in America : A 17 page paper discussing recommendations to President Clinton regarding financial assistance programs for college students. Issues explored include whether or not there should be improvements made to government’s educational assistance, what the social costs and ramifications of a better educated society/workforce are, and what long-term modifications should be made to the current system. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Higher.wps.

Fiscal Benefits of Socially Responsible Practices by Corporations : This 30 page report discusses a wide array of the issues surrounding good corporate citizenship. Despite old-time business thinking, corporations that are developed, operated, and committed to the philosophy of social responsibility are also more likely to reap the success and acclaim than businesses that exist only to turn a profit. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Fiscben.wps

Money’s Role In United States Culture : 5 pages in length. Money controls the United States entire cultural existence. This may be a rather bold statement, to be sure, but one that is founded in fact and reality. When one considers the fact that money is attached to each and every aspect of one’s life, from food and shelter to recreation and business, it is easy to see the influence monetary importance has upon the country. The writer discusses how money possesses a value unlike any other commodity in the world, that its very nature allows for it to become a beneficial or most devastating force in one’s life. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Usmoney.wps

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