TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATION
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This 15-page paper is an overview of Tollgrade Communication (based in Pennsylvania) and attempts to argue critically whether or not this particular company is one that is worthwhile to invest in. Topics covered include the company history and structure of the board of directors, the stock prices between October 2001 and October 2002 and other financial areas of concern. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTtolcom.rtf

FINANCIAL TOOLS TO DETERMINE BANKRUPTCY
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This 4-page paper discusses how a company determines readiness to declare bankruptcy for reorganization purposes. The essay touches on some financial models that forecast bankruptcy including the univariate financial ratio and MDA. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTfinban.rtf

Changes and Growth in the America Economy Since the Great Depression
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This 8 page report discusses the vast number of changes the U.S. economy has undergone since the dark days following the 1929 stock market crash. The Roosevelt Administration implemented a wide array of social benefit programs to assist Americans in getting through the Depression. The next economic grace for the country was directly related to the onset of World War II and then the prosperity of the post-war period. Subsequent generations and their economic success had been changed forever. The United States would never again experience a catastrophe of the magnitude of the Depression. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BwpostGD.rtf

Italy's Economic History
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An 11 page paper discussing Italy's economic before and after its 19th century unification, the effects of world wars, fascism and Italy's economic development during the last half of the 20th century. It has been common for business places to completely close at lunch and for businesses to be small enough to require very little help from outside the family. Until the pressures and rewards of globalization became apparent in Italy, there was little reason to change the patterns that have been in place for nearly a century. Businesses in other industrialized nations create jobs, greater discretionary income for workers and a greater need for support businesses. Such has not been the case in Italy, but that situation may at last be about to change. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSItEconHist.wps

EUROPEAN UNION, THEORIES AND ANALYSIS
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This 10-page paper is an analysis about the European Union and its effectiveness. Touched on in this essay are some trade theories followed by the EU, as well as how effective they have been for both the union as a whole and for individual member states. Also discussed is the history of the EU Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: MTeuunan.rtf

Consequences of EU Expansion and the Two-tier System
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This 9 page paper looks at the EU and its possible expansion East. The paper argues that a two-tier negotiation method is necessary. The two-tier system is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA333R2.rtf

Consequences of EU Expansion
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This 3 page paper looks at the EU and its possible expansion East. The paper argues that a two-tier negotiation method is necessary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA332EU2.rtf

Should Britain Adopt the Euro?
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This 9 page paper thoughtfully looks at the cases for and against the embrace of the euro by Britain. The situation is discussed several years after the advent of the new currency. Both economic and political reasons are considered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA333R1.rtf

Should the EU Reduce Working Hours?
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This 3 page paper looks at the mandatory 48 hour work week. Should the EU shorten the work week? Both sides of the issue are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA332EU3.rtf