Browsing Business, Accounting and Economics by Author "Charles Ericksen"

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    • A Discussion of the Utilities Industry and its Planning Process 

      Simcox, Jeffery (2007-04-01)
      Simply thorough reading the headlines of any major newspaper, it becomes clear that energy is constantly on the minds of the American people. The story may have to do with a regulation barrier that the utility industry is ...

    • Accounting for Environmental Losses 

      Nelson, Cathleen (1995-04-01)
      This thesis is presented in what could be described as a quasi-liberal arts format. That is, the analysis of accounting for environmental losses by first gaining an understanding of the environment through the perspectives ...

    • An Analysis of Tax Reform 

      McHugh, Tim (1996-04-01)
      President Jimmy Carter once called the United States tax code a "disgrace to the human race" (Ruby, 1995, p. 76). Since his presidency, the code has undergone several reforms. Nevertheless, many Americans still seem to ...

    • An Investigation Of Insider Trading: The Impact Of The Martha Stewart Case 

      Clausen, Autumn (2005-04-01)
      Since the evolution of the New York Stock Exchange in the eighteenth century, investors have continually traded stocks in an effort to maximize their profits. Some traders have even resorted to unethical and dishonest ...

    • Banking Queues and A’s 

      Brown, Loren (2004-04-01)
      Cutting costs and improving efficiency are perhaps two of the biggest concerns of businesses today. Companies have been turning to new and innovative approaches such as just-in-time inventory systems and crossfunctional ...

    • China: Financial Reform: 1979-1994 

      Bao, Bobby (1995-04-01)
      A new world power is emerging. China, the land of 1.2 billion "descendants of the Dragon," is impressing the whole world with its expedient growth in recent years. Media all over the globe attribute this to the economic ...

    • Converging Borders In A Virtual World 

      Kalafat, Vincent (2003-04-01)
      The United States of America was founded under the complexities and enforcement of taxes. Unquestionably, the issue focused on jurisdiction and, fundamentally, taxation without representation. Over two centuries later and ...

    • Exploring the Beta Reaction of September 11, 2001 

      Ronan, Elizabeth (2005-04-01)
      The purpose of this research paper is to examine select stock betas before and after September 11, 2001 in an attempt to identify a perceived change in market risk. To achieve this aforementioned purpose, definitions of ...

    • Fraud Prevention Through Internal Controls 

      Higgins, Elisabeth (1995-04-01)
      Fraud is a problem that occurs in all types of businesses. Documented frauds can be found in very small non-profit organizations as well as in multi-million dollar corporations. The costs can range from a few hundred dollars ...

    • Human Resource Accounting 

      Foran, Bobbi (1995-04-01)
      According to Charles P. Edmonds (1989), "People are our most important asset." (p. 42) This appears to be especially true as the global economy changes from an agricultural and industrial based economy to a service oriented ...

    • Social Security in the United States - Systemic Problems and Reform Alternatives 

      Haller, Robert (1996-04-01)
      This thesis briefly covers the topic of Social Security's financial problems and alternative methods of reform. It is a subject that most working Americans and beneficiaries hold near and dear to their hearts and wallets. ...

    • The Effects of Deregulation on the Airline Industry 

      Janikula, Neill (2002-04-01)
      In recent years there has been debate over whether or not airline deregulation has accomplished the desired economic outcomes envisioned in 1977 and 1978. The debate has resulted in a cry for re-regulation by some policymakers, ...

    • Value Investing in the Great Boom 

      Knopik, John (1998-04-01)
      This decade’s economy has blown a remarkable trade wind into the market’s previously stagnant sails. Investors on board witnessed favorable economic conditions never before thought possible. They discovered a new era where ...

    • Women's Investment Clubs: Learning To Invest For The Future 

      Wendelburg, Amy (1998-04-01)
      Women face many challenges regarding their finances. Having the courage and knowledge to make financial decisions is a major obstacle for many women. Through involvement in women’s investment clubs, women have the opportunity ...

    • Y2K: The Millennium Bug Effect 

      Erickson, Brandon (1999-04-01)
      Y2K will not only affect the common person, but businesses (alternatively called enterprises, which includes all types of organizations), and even the worldwide economy. As Peter de Jager, Y2K expert and author of Managing ...