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E1 What are the five foundations of economics? What are some other terms that we have discussed that are important for the study of the economics of climate change? Pick at least three (more if you would like) of those terms and describe why they are essential for the study of the economics of climate change.

You are trying to invest $100,000 in a portfolio of stocks and bonds. You want the highest return possible but have a number of criteria to ensure diversification and risk management. The funds available for investment and their information are provided below. 2) Bond Rating| Year to Maturity Investment "Tech Sector" Expected Return GE Bond BBB 4 No 4.25% AMD Stock Yes 14% -- -- Moscow Bond ΑΑA 10 No 2.3% Apple Stock Pape Stock Yes 7% No 8.1% -- Tesla Inc. Stock Yes 6% -- Junk Inc. Bond D 3 No 17% Assume you want no more than 50% of total investments in stocks and no more than 15% invested in bonds with a rating below “BBB". Additionally, assume you want some liquidity such that no more than 70% of your investments can be in bonds with greater than 5-years until maturity. Further, you want at least 40% of your total investments in the Tech Sector (stocks or bonds). In Excel, create an LP that maximizes expected return subjects to the investment constraints listed above. Make sure to…

Is it possible for an investor to earn abnormal returns. Discuss in the context of efficient market hypothesis (EMH).

2. Based on market indicators, you are convinced that the price of wheat is going to significantly increase over the next 3 months. How could you use the futures market for this will you take a long position or a short position? Explain why.

1. The process of deciding which markets to invest in and pursuing is market selection. One of the major criteria to be kept in mind while doing a market selection is the growth potential of the market that is what is the potential for a company's revenue to grow by investing in a particular market. Market Selection is very critical in the financial sector and involves Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning. Discuss this statement and indicate their interrelationships among the constructs. 2. Without doubt, services have grown dramatically in recent years. As the share of services is growing rapidly in the world economy, one thing is clear: Services are becoming more and more important. Today, they make up already more than 65% of the gross world product. In developed countries, the service sector contributes more to economic growth than any other sector. However, all services have certain characteristics in common. Discuss extensively the four unique characteristics of services that…

Exploring the Efficiency of Financial Markets in the Caribbean: An Analysis of EvidenceSupporting and Challenging the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Explore the assertion regarding the state ofFinancial Markets, both globally and within the Caribbean region, evaluating whether they arecharacterized by market perfection or imperfection. Kindly argue in favorthat markets are perfect or that markets are imperfect, allowing for a comprehensive examination ofthe topic. To enhance the analysis of key points in the subject argument, it is imperative to employrelevant finance theories or concepts which either validate or refute the EMH. These concepts serveas a robust framework for understanding financial phenomena. By leveraging established concepts,one can systematically evaluate the evidence presented, thereby bolstering the argument'scredibility and depth.

) Explain any 3 of the below terms.Just In Time philosophyBank overdraftEnvironment accountingTotal Quality ManagementTrade credit

6) Some people have said that the Soviet Union saved too much. Explain the benefit of saving in the long run and how over-saving could be possible. 7) Give an example of a government policy that could change savings behavior and an example that could change the productivity in an economy. 8) Explain why the Federal Reserve’s goals of lowering inflation and unemployment creates a time consistency problem. Explain using the short and medium run Phillip’s curve. 9) Show a liquidity trap situation on an IS-LM graph. Explain the possible policy changes to end this situation. ************* SHOW WITH GRAPHS PLEASE*********************

Why is money neutral in the short run in the real business cycle model? If money is neural what causes business cycles in the real business cycle model?( no plagarism)

In the history of the economy, there has been an understanding that the government does not need to intervene directly in economic activities. The economy is only based on market equilibrium (classical/micro economics). This understanding gave rise to the Great Depression. A. Retell the series of events of the great depression until an understanding emerges that there must be direct government involvement in economic activities! B. Give an analysis, what was the main cause of the great depression, even though at that time there was a very significant increase in production?

TRUE OR FALSE 1. IF A CUSTOMER EXPECTS A GOODS PRICE TO BE HIGHER IN THE FUTURE THERE WILL BE A HIGHER DEMAND FOR THE GOOD NOW 2.A SURPLUD OCCURS IF FLOOR PRICE IS BELOW EQUILIBRIUM PRICE. 3. TWO GOODS ARE SUBSTITUTES IF AN INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF THE FIRST GOOD CAUSES AN INCREASE IN SUPPLY OF THE SECOND GOOD 4.A DECREASE IN INCOMEWOULD CAUSE A BUYER TO CONSUMER MORE INFERIOR GOODS 5. AN INCREASE IN THE LEVEL OF AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY CAUSES A PRODUCTS SUPPLY TO DECREASE 6.A CHANGE IN THE CONSUMERS INCOME WOULD CAUSE A MOVEMENT IN THE DEMAND CURVE 7. IN REAL LIFE SITUATIONS SHIFTS IN DEMAND CURVE ARE PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER 8. THE PRICE FLOOR AND PRICE CEILING ARE BOTH IMPOSED BY THE GOVERNMENT 9. AN ANTICIPATED DECREASES IN THE PRICE OF A GOOD WILL CAUSE SUPPLIERS TO DECREASE CURRENT SUPPLY OF THE GOOD 10. THE LAW OF DEMAND STATES THAT THERE IS A NEGATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEMAND AND SUPPLY

Indicate whether each view follows the traditional (neoclassical) view of money, banking, and capitalist economies, or the (post)Keynesian view. The level of investment depends most significantly on the - interest rate Money developed through rational, private actors in an - attempt to economize on transaction costs Money precedes production 1. Traditional (neoclassical) Loans create the money necessary to invest, and therefore to produce and generate an income to deposit into banks. (loans create deposits) 2. (Post) Keynesian The level of investment depends most significantly on - expectations ('animal spirits') Deposits into banks create the funds that get loaned out. - (deposits create loans) Production precedes money

What the business cycle facts say about the cyclicality (procyclical, countercyclical or acyclical) and timing (leading, coincident or lagging) of following variables? Explain and for each one tell us what it indicates?a. Nominal Money supplyb. Durable and nondurable consumer goodsc. Stock pricesd. Construction (investment)

The demand for money in the economy sometimes for the motive of transactions, speculation, and precaution. The macroeconomic balance in the presence of money is shown by the curve following. A. How do you read and understand the following curve? B. The relationship between the demand for money for transactions and the demand money for this speculation why the angle is 45°? In graph explain what happens when there are: A. monetary contraction! B. monetary expansion!

How do you present the financial analysis for American Eagle Outfitters? https://s26.q4cdn.com/546305894/files/doc_financials/2023/ar/aeo_ar_clean_4-26-23_bmk-1.pdf

2.Offer another solution to hedging the economic exposure in the long run as Jim’s business grows.What are disadvantages of this solution?

T/F and explain. "The NYSE composite and NASDAQ composite stock indexes are directly comparable.

Your aunt Nokhona completed her dentistry studies at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences Universitynot long ago. She has been operating her dental practice for six months now. She knows you arestudying financial management and she asks you to help her identify possible items of monetary andnonmonetary information she should include in her monthly report. In assisting her, she needs to knowitems to include and examples so that she gets a better understanding.

The models the relationship between inflation rate, nominal return, and real return. Multiple Choice Law of One Price. Interest Rate Parity. Put - Call Parity. Fisher Effect. Purchasing Power Parity.

Provide a conclusion for the following... DESCRIBE HOW EFFECTIVE AGRIBUSINESS MANAGERS LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT? In Agricultural Financial Management, 'Financial leverage', or 'gearing', refers to the use of the borrowed funds for additional asset acquisition. Hence, 'leverage" is largely used to expand farm operations, purchasing more operational machines and utilities. Hence, by utilising equity in an existing asset portfolio, there can be a purchase of additional land. For effective allocation of resources and funds, it is the role of agribusiness managers to integrate new technology in order to improve the operational efficiency and production level. This will also help them to cope up with increasing demand in the market. In addition, they must implement new technologies with business management skills to improve their economic efficiency. Grants and other subsidies provided by the government also help them improve operational efficiency. They can…