The discount rate Main article: Discount rate The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present values is a key variable of this process. A firm’s weighted average cost of capital (after tax) is often used‚ but many people believe that it is appropriate to use higher discount rates to adjust for risk or other factors. A variable discount rate with higher rates applied to cash flows occurring further along the time span might be used to reflect the yield curve premium for long-term
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invest $100m for 150 days‚ 60 days from today. (That is‚ if today is day 0‚ the loan will be initiated on day 60 and will mature on day 210.) The implied forward rate over 150 days‚ and hence the rate on 150-day FRA‚ is 2.5%. The actual interest rate over that period could be either 2.4% or 2.6%. (a) If the interest rate on day 60 is 2.6%‚ how much will the lender have to pay if the FRA is settled on day 60? How much if it is settled on day 210? (b) If the interest rate on day 60 is 2.4%‚ how much will
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central banks: exchange rate targeting‚ monetary targeting‚ and inflation targeting. On this essay I am going to evaluate the three basic frameworks of the strategies for monetary policy used by central banks. Here we are going to look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of these strategies. Exchange Rate Targeting: First of all‚ lets define peg: “ is a system where countries stabilize their exchange rates around par values they retain the right to change. Under this system a country
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Chemical Kinetics Factors Affecting Reaction Rate OVERVIEW Chemical reactions occur at different rates. In this experiment you will consider some of the key factors that influence the rate of a reaction: nature of reactants - particle size temperature concentration catalysts According to the collision theory‚ the rate of a reaction depends on the frequency of collisions between reacting particles. The more frequent the collisions‚ the faster the rate of the reaction. However‚ in order for the
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FIN340 304 Tutorial week 3 Questions 1. How can a central bank use direct intervention to change the value of a currency? Explain why a central bank may desire to smooth exchange rate movements of its currency.. 2. Should the governments of Asian countries allow their currencies to float freely? What would be the advantages of letting their currencies float freely? What would be the disadvantages? 3. What is the impact of a weak home currency on the home economy‚ other things
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When inflation is high‚ people increasingly fear that this will decrease their future purchasing power and their standard of living. Uncertainty about where prices of goods and services will be in the future makes it more difficult for people to make good economic decisions. That uncertainty is increased when prices are rising‚ since in these circumstances inflation is rarely stable and predictable. High inflation encourages approximate investments at the expense of more productive investments. It
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Rates of Reaction Coursework Aim: To find out how different concentrations of sodium thiosulphate (Na S2 O3) affects the speed of its reaction with Hydrochloric acid (HCL). Introduction When Sodium Thiosulphate and Hydrochloric acid react they produce a cloudy precipitate. Both of the chemicals are clear solutions and they react together to form a yellow precipitate of sulphur‚ the equation for this reaction is: Na2 S2 O3 + HCL‚ H2 O + NaCL + SO2 + S Sodium Thiosulphate + Hydrochloric
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at $42 per share. Assume the expected rate of return on Federated’s stock is 18 percent. • Taxes: Federated’s marginal tax rate is Tc = .35 What are the key assumptions underlying your calculation? For what type of project would Federated’s weighted-average cost of capital be the right discount rate? 2. Suppose Federated Junkyards decides to move to a more conservative debt policy. A year later its debt ratio is down to 15 percent (D/V =.15 ). The interest rate has dropped to 8.6 percent.
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I think that the whole class should go to a symphony orchestra. I think that because our class would think it would be amazing to see it up close and listen to it. It would be benefiting to kids because they would learn from it. The first reason is that kids would learn how to play the instruments when they get older. They would probably want to be in one. The kids would want to practice while there playing. When the kids see it they will be amazed at what they see. The second reason is that we would
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Leadership is a great word in and of itself. It can carry the weight of the world. Whether good or bad deeds come from a person’s guidance‚ a leader is one who can gain the trust and loyalty of others. I personally prefer being a leader of good deeds if you will. God has instilled a vibe in me that tends to radiate in general. Through experience in dealing with people of many different backgrounds‚ I have gained a few skills in working with others. There are several values that I carry
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