Professor Mumford mumford@purdue.edu Econ 360 - Fall 2012 Problem Set 1 Answers True/False (30 points) 1. FALSE If (ai ‚ bi ) : i = 1‚ 2‚ . . . ‚ n and (xi ‚ yi ) : i = 1‚ 2‚ · · · ‚ n are sets of n pairs of numbers‚ then: n n n (ai xi + bi yi ) = i=1 i=1 ai x i + i=1 bi yi 2. FALSE If xi : i = 1‚ 2‚ . . . ‚ n is a set of n numbers‚ then: n n n n n (xi − x) = ¯ i=1 n i=1 2 x2 i − 2¯ x i=1 xi + i=1 x = ¯ i=1 2 x2 − n¯2 x i where x = ¯ 1 n i=1 xi 3. TRUE If xi : i = 1‚ 2‚ . .
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containing the expiration of the hedge. The contracts that should be used are therefore a) July b) September c) March Problem 3.9. Does a perfect hedge always succeed in locking in the current spot price of an asset for a future transaction? Explain your answer. No. Consider‚ for example‚ the use of a forward contract to hedge a known cash inflow in a foreign currency. The forward contract locks in the forward exchange rate — which is in general different from the spot exchange rate. Problem 3.10. Explain
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Flemmings D. Robert Hook 9. Which type of soli has 70% sand‚ 20% slit and 10% clay? A. Sandy Soil B. Humus C. Loam D. Top Soil 10. Which Period do human lives in A. Cambrian B. Jurassic C. Tertiary D. Quaternary Section 2 A. Answer all the questions in this sections. Fill in the blanks . ( 16 marks) 1. Theory suggest that our solar system has been formed because of an explosion a.) Name the planet in our solar system that i) Has plants. Animals and microorganisms living on
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Question 1. (1): Distinguish among pathogenic‚ deficiency‚ hereditary and physiological diseases. Include at least one example of each. A pathogenic or an infectious disease is caused by an external infectious agent or pathogen such as viruses‚ bacteria‚ parasites and fungi. These pathogens are found in water‚ soil and air and a human body can be infected from drinking‚ eating or touching something infected with germs. Example: Pneumonia A deficiency disease is caused by a deficiency of vital
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New National Ketchup campaign seeks to expand ketchup usage and frequency Posted on July 19‚ 2013by Aurora Rate This National Foods recently launched a campaign for National Ketchup‚ highlighting the different SKUs (sachet‚ pouch and bottle) available. Launched just before Ramazan (the peak season for ketchup sales) the theme of this year’s campaign is ’Ketchup zaroori‘ (last year’s campaign focused on ‘the real tomato experience’). The new campaign also marks the first
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technology course per training session. (a) Identify the main entity types for the company. (b) Identify the main relationship types and specify the multiplicity for each relationship. State any assumptions you make about the data. (c) Using your answers for (a) and (b)‚ draw a single ER diagram to represent the data requirements for the company. Chapter 13 Extended Entity-Relationship Modelling 13.7- Describe the two main constraints that apply to a specialization/generalization
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How to Successfully Expand your Business into the African Market Temwani Mtonga Davenport University BUSN 650 December 12‚ 2013 Abstract Emerging markets and developing economies have shown huge growth over the past decade‚ and are still projected to continue to grow significantly higher rate that advanced economies. According to the International Monetary Fund world economic outlook for 2013 emerging market and developing economies are projected grow at an average rate of
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Introduction Heineken International is a Dutchbrewing company‚ founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2007‚ Heineken owns over 119 breweries in more than 65 countriesand employs approximately 54‚004 people. It brews and sells more than 170 international premium‚ regional‚ local and specialty beers‚ including Cruzcampo‚ Tiger Beer‚ Żywiec‚ Starobrno‚ Zagorka‚ Birra Moretti‚ Ochota‚ Murphy’s‚ Star and of course Heineken Pilsener. Heineken claims that the original Heineken recipe
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Sample answer 1） Malaysia is a multi-cultural country. Malays‚ chinese‚ Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other‚ creating a truly Malaysian culture. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays‚ chinese and Indians. Due to the exists of the different ethnic groups in Malaysia‚ a good communication between different races is very important in Malaysia. Therefore‚ the evolution of communication technology
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Chapter 2: History of Management Total Questions: 149 (36 True/False; 100 Multiple Choice with 2 Scenarios; 9 Short Answer; 4 Essay) TRUE/FALSE 1. Management ideas and practices have actually been used from the earliest times of recorded history. ANS: T PTS: 1 TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking DIF: Easy KEY: Creation of Value 2. For most of humankind’s history‚ people have commuted to work. ANS: F For most of history‚ people have worked in or near their homes and have not commuted. PTS: 1 DIF: Easy
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