The Thai Baht & The Asian Monetary Crisis
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This 15 page paper examines the change in the value of the baht and the events which led up to the July 2, 1997 action which effectively started the Asian currency crisis.Various issues are addressed including the state of businesses within Thailand, effect on trading partners as well as the general economic effect felt around the world. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Thaibaht.wps
Essay Title: The Thai Baht & The Asian Monetary Crisis

Currency Issues
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6 pages discussing the methods by which governments have the ability to control the values of their currencies. The 'trick' is that manipulation of the nation's currency simply must be thoughtful and based on real-world conditions rather than wishful thinking. Those nations that have favored absolute and total control of their currencies and their economies have been the poorest of the world, but the other side of the same coin is no better. Much of Japan's economy is on the verge of collapse , and much of the blame can be pointed at the failure to exercise enough control. Middle ground is a magical place, and it appears that we have had the good fortune of residing there for the past several years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Currencyj.doc
Essay Title: Currency Issues

Interest Rate Policy Of The Bank of Japan
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12 pages in length. Until the 1980's, the Bank of Japan had an active role in implementing government-directed fiscal policy, but as the economy stabilized and seemed to be completely self-sustaining, regulatory influences were increasingly withdrawn. Today, the Bank of Japan is charged mainly with establishing and maintaining interest rates. In that respect, it is comparable to our Federal Reserve. Years of questionable business finance practices have been catching up to Japan faster than Japan can catch up to the consequences. The Bank of Japan's role has been to keep interest rates artificially low in an attempt to aid commercial banks on the verge of failure, but those interest rates being at such low levels is having other and far-reaching implications for the Japanese economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bankjap.wps
Essay Title: Interest Rate Policy Of The Bank of Japan

Consumer Credit – What It Is and How It Works
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This 15 page report discusses consumer credit -- its use, its availability, its purpose and function. Establishing a credit record is a simple enough process and is a fundamental aspect of most Americans’ lives but understanding the process of how credit actually works is far more complicated than opening a checking or savings account. This report address issues relating to personal credit such as credit card issuance and terms, consumer debt, and personal money management. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcredit.rtf
Essay Title: Consumer Credit – What It Is and How It Works

Citigroup Inc.
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This 11 page paper investigates Citigroup Inc, the name that emerged from the merger between Citicorp and Travelers. Sections include: a general overview of the banking industry, historical overview of Citicorp, the Board of Directors, major top executives of the new corporation, subsidiaries, a narrative describing the co-CEOs of this megacorporation, and the stock share prices for the first week of each month during 1998. Citicorp was already one of the world's largest credit card companies and Travelers Group was one of the largest insurance companies. Together they have formed one of the world's largest financial services company. The 'marriage,' which included the two CEOs to jointly lead the new corporation has not been without problems. Due to changes recently made, they may now be on the way, however, to a much smoother operation as well as to greater profits. 1 illustration. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGciti.rtf
Essay Title: Citigroup Inc.

The Canadian Housing Market
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A 7 page research paper on the real estate market in Canada. Issues concerning property specs, mortgages, and the general economy are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Canadaho.wps
Essay Title: The Canadian Housing Market

Banking on the Internet
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Some people choose a banking facility based on proximity to their home or employment. Others shop for the best rates, the most services or the availability of incentives. An option that is gaining popularity in this, the computer age, is banking and paying bills through the Internet. Financial transactions such as checking, savings, credit cards, debt payment and investments are possible to transact with a simple 'click', while sitting at the computer. Most of the major banks and many of the small community banks have opted to begin doing business through the Internet. This 10 page paper examines Internet banking from the perspective of the banking industry and also the customer. There's a section detailing how to become an Internet bank customer and what are the advantages and problems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTwebbank.wps
Essay Title: Banking on the Internet