A History and Analysis of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
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8 pages. Starting with the most famous market crash of 1929, this paper discusses other major market crashes through the year 2000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is tracked for the last few years in order to determine the cause of these major swings and what it is that is preventing a strong recovery. This is an excellent overview of the Dow Jones and gives the student an effective basis on which to proceed with further research regarding market crises and possible recovery scenarios. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAdowjo.rtf

A Letter to the President / Fear for the Future
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A 7 page paper discussing in the form of a letter the fear that because we have no clue as to why the current and long period of expansion has lasted so long or has taken the path that it has, we also have no means either of recreating it should it end or taking steps to ensure its continuation now. The economy of the US currently is in the longest period of economic expansion known. While growth has been encouraging, it is troubling to know that even economists making macroeconomic analysis their life's work are unsure just what has brought about this long period of growth interrupted by only the mildest of 'bumps.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSecon.rtf

A Look at Different Types of Budgets
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5 pages in length. Budgets are primarily based on history of expenditures and income as well as related items, and are also based on the future forecasts for such. Budgets, however, mean different things to different groups. For instance, an individual's household budget would be entirely different for that of a public sector budget. Likewise, the for-profit corporations have budgets that are based on different values from those of non-profit organizations. An excellent paper which also examines why caution must be used when comparing budget variance reports with the monthly reports of any organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAbgets.wps

A Look at the Past and Future: Evaluating the Economy with Current Statistics
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This 7 page paper examines the current economy. This paper is broken down into two parts, one examining how current data is explained with an historic view and how the future economy can be predicted by looking at the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA633eco.rtf