inequality worldly-famous The view that income inequality harms growth—or that improved equality can help sustain growth—has become
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NATION’S INCOME PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICES: 1. Macroeconomists study a. decisions of households and firms. b. the interaction of households and firms. c. economy-wide phenomena. d. regulations on firms and unions. 2. Which of the following questions is more likely to be studied by a microeconomist than a macroeconomist? a. Why do prices in general rise by more in some countries than in others? b. Why do wages differ across industries? c. Why do production and income increase
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8. In what sense is duration a measure of market risk? The market risk calculations are typically based on the trading portion of an FI’s fixed-rate asset portfolio because these assets must reflect changes in value as market interest rates change. As such‚ duration or modified duration provides an easily measured and usable link between changes in the market interest rates and the market value of fixed-income assets. 12. Bank of Ayers Rock’s stock portfolio has a market value of $10 000 000
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The Republic of Mauritius obtained its independence from Great Britain in 1968 and became a republic in 1992. Mauritius has maintained its membership to the Commonwealth after its accession to the status of republic. Mauritius has a ‘hybrid’ legal system; combining both the civil and common law practices. Its legal system is governed by principles derived both from the French Code Napoleon and the British common law. The Supreme Court of Mauritius is the superior court of the island‚ having unlimited
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Chapter 1 Prices‚ Discount Factors‚ and Arbitrage STARTING WITH COUPON BONDS • Three aspects: In May 2010 the U.S. Treasury sold a bond with – a coupon rate of 2 % and – a maturity date of May 31‚ 2015 – a payment frequency of two a year‚ six months apart s of May 31‚ 2015” • This bond is called “ Coupon rate 9/5/2013 Coupon frequency‚ “s” is for “semi‐annual” L. Wu maturity 2 Cash Flow of the Bond • The unit for bond purchasing is $1‚000. • Suppose that an investor purchases $1m face
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globally. Furthermore‚ it will demonstrate that there is a valid case for implementing Islamic Finance along with conventional banking‚ assess if past and current experiences from other countries can help in the implementation of same in Mauritius and whether Mauritius is ready to face the challenges. This study will also help individual and institutional investors in opting for ‘better’ investment strategies and policy makers will be able to
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1.) On January 1‚ 2010‚ Ott Co. sold goods to Flynn Company. Flynn signed a zero-interest-bearing note requiring payment of $80‚000 annually for seven years. The first payment was made on January 1‚ 2010. The prevailing rate of interest for this type of note at date of issuance was 10%. Ott should record sales revenue in January 2010 of what? Present value of annuity due PVad = [ $80‚000 x f( n=7‚ i=10%)] x (1+.10) PVad = $80‚000 x 4.868 x 1.10 = $428‚384 2.) On January 1‚ 2010‚ Haley
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reported dividend income of $ 4‚000 ($ 4 per share 1‚000 shares) and took a 70% dividends received deduction. 1) Have Coyote Corporation and Fox Corporation reported these transactions properly? Please explain. No they have not recorded them properly‚ according to Rev. Ruling 82-11‚ Coyote Corp. actually includes the dividend income for federal tax purposes because they are contractually entitled to receive the dividend on the date of record. Fox does not include the dividend income on their federal
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Surfside Leisurescapes This report is consistent with my signed Academic Integrity form on file with the instructor. May 23‚ 2013 Surfside Leisurescapes|Page 1 Critical Issues Surfside Leisurescape (SL) lacks a marketing strategy in place to thrive and to differentiate itself in the competitive hot tub market of Newmarket‚ which has resulted to a continual decline of sales in the company’s hot tub division. Situation Analysis SL’s hot tub division must develop a comprehensive marketing
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―runner-up‖ Australia‘s 115 mt. In 2009‚ Indonesia‘s exports of steam coal had increased to 176.39 mt while Australia‘s steam coal exports increased at much slower pace to 138.83 mt due to chronic transport infrastructure constraints. Sales and Income REVENUES In 2010‚ the Company booked US$
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