Financial Econometrics (AP/ECON 4140 S2) Winter 2013 Instructor: Yasin Janjua Assignment # 1 Total Points (100) Part I: Do the following Questions 1. Define American Call/Put option 10 pts Answer Options allow investors to hedge against risk. If one expects stock prices to rise‚ then he/she may like to invest in stocks. However‚ buying stocks also entails risk because of price fluctuation. The risk will be potentially large in case price falls to zero. In order to avoid
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FALLACIES OF RELEVANCE 1. Appeal to Force If you suppose that terrorizing your opponent is giving him a reason for believing that you are correct‚ then you are using a scare tactic and reasoning fallaciously. Example: David: My father owns the department store that gives your newspaper fifteen percent of all its advertising revenue‚ so I’m sure you won’t want to publish any story of my arrest for spray painting the college. Newspaper editor: Yes‚ David‚ I see your point. The story really
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or receipts. Solution 1. Recognize problem; (0.5) Jay Thompson is left with the fee he paid for the university dormitory‚ which is non-refundable • 2. Define the goal or objective; (0.5) Recover the paid deposit and minimize the lose 3. Assemble relevant data; (1) • Jay paid = 600 (for accommodation for a year) + 120 (1 month food) • Food cost for Jay 100/month if he stay in apartment • Food cost for jay 120/month‚ if he stay in dorm • Apartment rent 80/month • Offer 1: 30 per month for eight
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Part 1 of 1 - Week 1 Quiz 100.0 Points Question 1 of 25 4.0 Points The firm’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is influenced by its A.capital structure. B.earnings volatility. C.sales‚ profit margins‚ and earnings. D.all of these. Answer Key: D Question 2 of 25 4.0 Points The primary disadvantage of accrual accounting is that A.it does not match revenues and expenses in the period in which they are incurred. B.it does not appropriately measure accounting profit
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Chapter 1 1. Organizations use computers and information systems to reduce costs and gain a(n) ________ in the marketplace. a. Marketing advantage b. Competitive disadvantage c. Quality advantage d. Competitive advantage 2. ________ provides historical‚ current‚ and predictive views of business operations and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace. a. Competitive intelligence b. Computer literacy c. Business intelligence
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1) The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is Chemical‚ cellular‚ tissue‚ organ‚ organ system‚ organismal 2) The structural and functional unit of life is a cell 3) Which of the following is a major functional characteristic of all organisms? Movement‚ growth‚ metabolism‚ responsiveness. 4) Two of these organ systems bear the major responsibility for ensuring homeostasis of the internal environment. Nervous system and endocrine system 5) In (a)-(e)‚ a directional term
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Associate Level Material Open-Book Philosophy Quiz After reading this week’s required readings‚ take this open-book philosophy quiz. Answer the following questions in paragraph form. This is a short-answer worksheet‚ not an essay composition. 1. What is philosophy? Include a brief description of the different branches of philosophy According to our reading this week‚ philosophy comes from the Greek philein‚ which means “to love‚” and Sophia‚ which means “knowledge” or “wisdom.” The Greeks thought
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CoursesTab 1 of 3 (active tab) Student Resources Blackboard Store 1. ETROY Introduction to Database Syst CS-4420-XTIA 14/T2 (Niu) 2. Assessments 3. Quizzes of Chapters 4. Review Test Submission: Quiz for Chapters Two and Three ETROY Introduction to Database Syst CS-4420-XTIA 14/T2 (Niu) Announcements Start Here Syllabus Instructor Contact Course Materials Assignments Class Discussions Assessments Bb Help and Training Helpful Resources Course Tools Review Test Submission: Quiz for Chapters
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BEL313 – Introduction to Critical Thinking Logical Fallacy What is Fallacy??? Explain Please!!! Example Please!!! Fallacy = mistake in reasoning What is Fallacy? Fallacious Argument = Argument that contains a mistake in reasoning What is fallacious argument? Two types of fallacy are: Two types of fallacy? Valid Argument: Fallacious Argument: Fallacy of Relevance: arguments in which the premises are logically P1: Joe has two brothers P1: Joe has two sisters
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1 Most leadership theories emphasize • leader characteristics • 2 Distant charismatics are often described in terms of their effect on follower • • political attitudes A theory that explains the most effective pattern of leadership behavior in a specified situation is best classified as • • prescriptive 4. A contingency theory that contains mediating variables is • • multiple-linkage model • 5.One unique characteristic of followers in leadership theory is
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