Author: chris

1. Given the following unlikely exchange rates, is covered interest arbitrage worthwhile for Mexican investors who can borrow, say, 100 pesos? If so, the forward rate below is wrong. Applying the formula Ft = S0 [(1 + if) t/365 /(1 + ih) t/365] what should it be? 2. Deriving Forecasts of the Future Spot Rate. As of today, assume the following information is available: UK Mexico Spot rate of Mexican peso 180-day forward rate of Mexican peso = 14.00 euros = 13.72 euros 180-day Mexican interest rate = 6% 180-day euro interest rate = 5% Real rate of interest required by investors Nominal interest rate Spot rate One-year forward rate 2% 2% 11% 15% — £0.05 — £0.049 a. Use the forward rate to forecast the percentage change in the Mexican peso over the next year. b. Use the differential in expected inflation to forecast the percentage change in the Mexican peso over the next year. c. Use the spot rate to forecast the percentage change in the Mexican peso over the next year. 3. Assume that Citadel plc purchases some goods in Chile that are denominated in Chilean pesos. It also sells goods denominated in British pounds to some firms in Chile. At the end of each month, it has a large net payables position in Chilean pesos. How can it use an invoicing strategy to reduce this transaction exposure? List any limitations on the effectiveness of this strategy. 4. Vizor Pharmaceuticals, a U.S.-based multinational pharmaceutical company, is evaluating an export sale of its cholesterol-reduction drug with a prospective Indonesian distributor. The purchase would be for 1,650 million Indonesian rupiah (Rp), which at the current spot exchange rate of Rp9,450/$, translates into nearly $175,000. Although not a big sale by company standards, company policy dictates that sales must be settled for at least a minimum gross margin, in this case, a cash settlement of $168,000. The current 90-day forward rate is Rp9,950/$. Although this rate appeared unattractive, Vizor had to contact several major banks before even finding a forward quote on the rupiah. The consensus of currency forecasters at the moment, however, is that the rupiah will hold relatively steady, possibly falling to Rp9,400/$ over the coming 90 to 120 days. Analyze the prospective sale and make a hedging recommendation. 5. Assume that Loras (UK) Ltd. imported goods from New Zealand and needs 100,000 New Zealand dollars 180 days from now. It is trying to determine whether to hedge this position. Loras has developed the following probability distribution for the New Zealand dollar and note that we are working for convenience with direct exchange rates (and that Loras is worried about a strengthening NZ$): Possible Value of New Zealand Dollar in 180 Days £0.40 £0.45 £0.48 £0.50 £0.53 Probability 5% 10% 30% 30% 20% £0.55 The 180-day forward rate of the New Zealand dollar is £.52. The spot rate of the New Zealand dollar is £.49. Develop a table showing a feasibility analysis for hedging. That is, determine the possible differences between the costs of hedging versus no hedging. What is the probability that hedging will be more costly to the firm than not hedging? Determine the expected value of the additional cost of hedging. 6. Mattel is a U.S.-based company whose sales are roughly two-thirds in dollars (Asia and the Americas) and one- third in euros (Europe). In September Mattel delivers a large shipment of toys (primarily Barbies and Hot Wheels) to a major distributor in Antwerp. The receivable, €30 million, is due in 90 days, standard terms for the toy industry in Europe. Mattel’s treasury team has collected the following currency and market quotes. Current spot rate is $1.4158/€. Mattel can borrow at 5% per year and invest funds at its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9.6% per year. Assume 360 days in a year. a. Advise Mattel on how to achieve a guaranteed outcome using a money market hedge b. Explain in words how such a strategy removes transaction risk c. How could Mattel hedge using the forward market if the forward rate is Current spot rate is $1.4195/€.? d. If the company’s foreign exchange advisors believe the euro will be at about $1.4200/€ in 90 days, which strategy is preferable?. e. Mattel’s management does not use currency options in currency risk management activities. How could Mattel do so and should it act now or wait until nearer the 90 day date? f. Which of these solutions would be preferable if Mattel was not yet sure about whether it had this future receivable? 7. Enid Ltd. (UK) produces furniture and has no international business. Its major competitors import most of their furniture from Brazil and then sell it out of retail stores in the United Kingdom. How will Enid be affected if Brazil’s currency (the real) strengthens over time? What type of risk is this? 8. Laurette SA is a French wholesale company that imports expensive high-quality luggage and sells it to retail stores around Europe. Its main competitors also import high-quality luggage and sell it to retail stores. None of these competitors hedge their exposure to exchange rate movements. The treasurer of Laurette told the board of directors that the firm’s performance would be more volatile over time if it hedged its exchange rate exposure and less volatile if it did not? In terms of competition, how could a firm’s cash flows be more stable as a result of such high exposure to exchange rate fluctuations? 9. a. How can a Multi National Enterprise (MNE) restructure its operations to reduce its economic exposure? b. Are there any disadvantages? c. How can an MNE diversify financing? 10. a. If the balance of payments (BOP) were viewed as a financial statement, would it be a balance sheet of the country’s wealth, an income statement of the country’s earnings, or a cash flow statement of money into and out of the country? Outline the BOP accounting for the countries involved in the following cases: b. Cathay Pacific Airlines buys jet fuel at Los Angeles International Airport so it can fly the return segment of a flight back to Hong Kong. It pays using a $ bank account in New York. c. Cathay Pacific pays using a HK$ bank account in Hong Kong. Its bank sells HK$ to a U.S. investment bank and buys the necessary US$ to pay for the fuel. d. Cathay Pacific pays using a HK$ bank account in Hong Kong. Its bank sells HK$ to a U.S. company (which is buying a subsidiary in Hong Kong) and buys the necessary US$ to pay for the fuel. 11. With reference to the identity of the balance on a country’s current account BCA  X – M  (S – I) + (T – G), assume X refers to exports, M to imports, S to private saving, I to investment, T to taxes and G to government spending. a. outline the causes of the current account deficit. b. outline the implications for the capital account c. outline the policy choices facing a government which wishes to eliminate a current account deficit. 12. Assume U.S. interest rates are above U.K. rates,caused not by inflation but by“crowding out”due to U.S.budget deficits. How might this affect trade between the two countries? Explain

We have witnessed many Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) directors, each with their unique style of leadership, throughout U.S. history. Some directors are noteworthy for their achievements, while others are infamous for their lack of performance.

Using research on the Internet and various Strayer library journals or databases, research FEMA directors’ actions over the past thirty (30) years during major U.S. emergencies and crises.

Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

1.Select one (1) FEMA director whom you believe performed admirably during a major U.S. emergency or crisis. Next, analyze the role this director took during the emergency or crisis. Provide a rationale for your response.
2.Select one (1) FEMA director whom you believe performed below standards during a major U.S. emergency or crisis. Next, analyze the role this director took during the emergency or crisis. Provide a rationale for your response.
3.Determine one (1) major decision that each director you selected from Question 1 and Question 2 made which changed the course of recovery from the disaster dramatically. Next, evaluate the level and extent that this decision affected disaster recovery. Provide a rationale for your response.
4.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow 6th edition APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Describe the historical context and role of emergency management in disaster response.
•Assess how emergency management personnel respond to the major forms of natural, technological, and man-made disasters.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in emergency management.
•Write clearly and concisely about emergency management using proper writing mechanics.

This assignment will help you understand the properties of galaxies in the universe. To begin, examine the “Hubble Images of Galaxies” document, in Resources. Then, create a one-page summary of your findings that addresses the following topics:
1.Explain the properties of spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. Include the following: •What is the percentage each of spiral, elliptical and irregular galaxies (with respect to the total number of galaxies)?
•Which type (spiral, elliptical or irregular) of galaxy has a well-pronounced core?
2.Explain the colors of spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies, including the following topics: •Do you see any blue elliptical galaxies? If not, why?
•What color do active or interacting galaxies show? Explain why.
•What is the percentage of red and blue irregular galaxies out of the total number of galaxies?
3.Identify how many of the observed galaxies are similar to our Milky Way galaxy: •What features do you use to compare them?
4.Describe the types of stars in spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies.
5.Describe the evolution of our understanding of the structure and extent of the universe.
Submission Requirements
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting.
•Length: One double-spaced, typed page.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point

With the Journal Article that was included:
Write a paper which addresses the following issues with regards to the paper you picked:
1. What is the research topic of the paper? Why is it important?
2. What is/are the research question/s? note that these can be implied or explicitly stated in the papers you have chosen.
3. How the hypotheses (if any) are related to the research question?
4. Discuss and criticize the authors’ approaches for hypothesis development using criteria explicated in the reading materials for this week.
5. Think of a variable which the authors did not discuss and can influence their outcome variable (DV). Develop a hypothesis for this effect, and justify your hypothesis
6. Conclude your report with a paragraph or so evaluating the entire exercise in terms of what you have learned and your reflections on the topic.
Please organize your paper in a scholarly way. Add section titles when necessary. Explain your logic and when appropriate, use external sources and use proper citations.

The paper should include the following components:
1) Rationale of your question(s) – so-called “literature review”; cite scholarly sources and course readings
2) Statement of your question(s) – so-called “research question(s)”
3) Analysis of your field observation data addressing your question(s)
4) Conclusion
5) References

RESEARCH QUESTION:
Is slow food necessary label to promote sustainable lifestyle?

introduction: explanation of the slow food movement and lifestyle

the argument i need in the paper is that the “slow food” movement is not something that people need in order to have a healthy lifestyle and also restaurants do not need it because in order to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyle because a lot of restaurants without the logo of slow food still serving organic local and healthy food.

i will upload some files that the writer should use

Please read this carefully thank you

Answer the following question

Should children have the same legal rights as adults? If not, what justifies the differences between the rights of children and those of adults?
REQUIREMENTS
● 2000 words (10% either way).
● Focus on the required philosophical reading materials. No need for further philosophical materials. (Which I will upload, its 2 readings from both philosophers john harries and Feinberg)
● Use the contemporary example provided, and introduce others. (From the PowerPoint that I will upload) these website is very helpful for examples https://www.freerangekids.com and this is a school for no rules for children please include it in an example https://www.summerhillschool.co.uk/QAs-2009.pdf
● Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical position being discussed.
● Evaluative rather than merely descriptive.
● Evaluation to include your own view.
COMMON PROBLEMS
● Deference
● Reluctance to present own argument
● Not addressing the question directly
● Overly ‘wise’ prose (anything which contains the phrase ‘the dawn of time’, for example)
SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
● Introduction including thesis statement and ‘signposting’.
● The Case For (or Side 1).
● The Case Against (or Side 2).
● Evaluation.

Please read this carefully thank you

Answer the following question

Should children have the same legal rights as adults? If not, what justifies the differences between the rights of children and those of adults?
REQUIREMENTS
● 2000 words (10% either way).
● Focus on the required philosophical reading materials. No need for further philosophical materials. (Which I will upload, its 2 readings from both philosophers john harries and Feinberg)
● Use the contemporary example provided, and introduce others. (From the PowerPoint that I will upload) these website is very helpful for examples https://www.freerangekids.com and this is a school for no rules for children please include it in an example https://www.summerhillschool.co.uk/QAs-2009.pdf
● Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical position being discussed.
● Evaluative rather than merely descriptive.
● Evaluation to include your own view.
COMMON PROBLEMS
● Deference
● Reluctance to present own argument
● Not addressing the question directly
● Overly ‘wise’ prose (anything which contains the phrase ‘the dawn of time’, for example)
SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
● Introduction including thesis statement and ‘signposting’.
● The Case For (or Side 1).
● The Case Against (or Side 2).
● Evaluation. What are the strengths and shortcomings of each side? To what extent do you agree with each? Could certain ideas be adapted or improved?
● Conclusion, which refers to the thesis statement and builds upon it.

DEAR WRITER,
I HAVE WRIITEN DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO FOR THIS ESSAY. Please do it accordingly as I need an A to pass this course.
Thank you To what extent do you agree with each? Could certain ideas be adapted or improved?
● Conclusion, which refers to the thesis statement and builds upon it.

DEAR WRITER,
I HAVE WRIITEN DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO FOR THIS ESSAY. Please do it accordingly as I need an A to pass this course.
Thank you

For this assignment please follow the instruction. Color the areas on the Skeleton that is missing, complete the inventory sheet and Write a 3 page report. PLEASE SEE THE REST Of THE INSTRUCTIONS

please note that there is 3 part to his assignment, a coloring of the skeletal analysis, a inventory sheet and a 3 page report. Thank you

The Case Study will involve a case study analysis of forensic evidence. You will be provided with a case study concerning forensic anthropology from me. Write a 4 page report

This activity will provide you with experience in reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting forensic anthropology data and information. The activity will also give you a sense of how forensic anthropological evidence is used in criminal investigations.

You will prepare a report summarizing and evaluating the evidence in the case study.

Case Study has two parts:
•Part 1: Inventory: Describe the pieces of evidence that you have been provided using the proper inventory format, thus creating an inventory list of ALL bones. Be sure to indicate which skeletal elements are present and absent. What information can be determined from each item? (worth 15 of 100 points)
•Part 2: Final report: Write a final forensic anthropology skeletal report. Draw conclusions based on and supported by specific scientific evidence you have learned in this course. The report should be approximately 2 to 4 pages, with at least one paragraph dedicated to each demographic (sex, age, ancestry, trauma, etc). (worth 85 of 100 points)

Your inventory and final report should focus on skeletal or bone evidence, emphasizing forensic anthropology

please read worksheet as carefully as possible, because every tiny thing is important to me, please follow every steps from the worksheet. thank you so much!

Notes:

this assignment is focus on a particular scenes!! I already give you the scenes/sequences (in worksheet) find your movie clip, and only focus it, please do not write about entire plot. Only particular scene analysis be accepted, but you can relate to the entire movies and talk about why this these movie are important in each movie.

Analysis three scenes/sequences, paying equal attention to form as to content.
(the flowing steps are very very important!!!! Please make sure your paper include all of steps)

1) Discuss matters such as shots, composition, lighting, colors, editing, soundtrack, etc.
2) Connect the scenes/sequences to the larger themes of the film. Since these scenes/sequences are a bit on the long side, there is no requirement to discuss every single little thing.
3) Tailor your discussion and select your materials according to the argument you wish to make.

(your argument important!!!)

no source require

if it possible please watch whole movie, it can helps you understand movie clips

Based on annual report, compare and analyse two years (year ending in 2015 and 2014) liquidity (current ratio and acid test) and gearing (gearing ratio and interest cover) between BT group and SKY group. And demonstrate and explain the limitations to ratio (liquidity and gearing) analysis and accounting information. These ratio Calculation need to be included as an appendix. Any charts can be used.

Marriage, Ethics, and Law
Explore the general theory of law in Islam. Investigate Islamic religious law (shari’a), perhaps comparing it with the intersection of modern, western contract law. Or, if you like, select one aspect of Islamic law and ethics (i.e., marriage law) for investigation.