Credit Risk Measurement
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This 19 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the various approaches to credit risk measurement in banking. This includes consideration of default-mode models (DM) and marked-to-market models (MTM) as well as reduced-form models and hybrids such as CreditMetrics. The case of BCCI is then considered with reference to the use of credit risk measurement. The second part of the paper looks at tools such as value at Rick (VaR) and the Monte Carlo simulation model how they can be used and their advantages and disadvantages. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEbankcredt.rtf

Cuba's Economy
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A 5 page paper discussing the Cuban economy and Castro's claim that the country is moving toward a market economy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cubaec.wps

Cuba's Economy # 2
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The economy of the socialist country is analyzed in this 8 page paper. At issue is whether or not the rosy picture as presented by Vice President Carlos Lage and President Fidel Castro is accurate. Economic indicators are explored in addition to a look at how the people live. Class differences are noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cuba4.rtf