COST AND QUALITY ISSUES IN ROAD CONCESSION CONTRACTS P. Alexander‚ D.W. Burger‚ G. Esterhuysen‚ J.J. Smit and A. Taute ABSTRACT Road concession contracts provide one way of delivering roads that differ significantly from the more traditional means of designing and calling for state-funded conventional construction tenders. Concession contracts can provide some significant benefits over conventionally-funded construction projects but they also create their own unique set of problems that need
Premium Toll road Road Electronic toll collection
FTAA What are the main reasons why governments across the Americas are pushing for the free trade area?. Main reasons are explained in the Summit Of The Americas (December 1994) among all the reasons we can emphasize the idea of unifying efforts among all American countries (or most of them‚ Cuba is not included for example) in order to achieve a faster economic growth ‚ lower inflation‚ expanded oportunities and confidence in participating in the global marketplace and to promote prosperity
Premium International trade United States Free trade
Chapter 025 Mergers and Acquisitions Multiple Choice Questions 1. The complete absorption of one company by another‚ wherein the acquiring firm retains its identity and the acquired firm ceases to exist as a separate entity‚ is called a: A. merger. b. consolidation. c. tender offer. d. spinoff. e. divestiture. SECTION: 25.1 TOPIC: MERGER TYPE: DEFINITIONS 2. A merger in which an entirely new firm is created and both the acquired and acquiring firms cease to exist is called a: a
Premium Mergers and acquisitions Corporate finance Stock
FI-555 International Finance Mid-Term Exam Guide Below is an outline of what is included in your test. Class notes‚ exercises and discussion along with homework problems should be enough. Reading book chapters will provide additional info if you feel you need it. 1. Globalization and the Multinational Firm • What’s special about international finance o Foreign Exchange Risk ▪ The risk that foreign currency profits may evaporate in dollar terms due to unanticipated
Premium Foreign exchange market International economics Balance of payments
GLOBALIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CONTENTS 1. Overview……………………………………………………………………...1 2. Introduction to the concept of globalization…………………………………..2 3. Different areas of effect of globalization……………………………………..5 4. International finance…………………………………………………………..9 5. The impact of globalization on international finance i. Relationship between globalization and international finance……....12 ii. Globalization and its impact on developing countries………………
Premium Globalization Economics International trade
1. Dayton is a U.S based manufacturer of gas turbine equipment. This company has concluded negotiations for the sales of a turbine generator to Regency (U.K) for total payment of £3‚000‚000 which is due in 90 days Given the following exchange rates and interest rates‚ what transaction exposure hedging strategy is now in Dayton’s best interest? Spot rate $1.7620/£ Expected spot rate in 90 days $1.7850/£ 90-day forward rate $1.7550/£ 90-day dollar
Premium Derivative Option Strike price
1. Assume the current U.S. dollar-British spot rate is 0.6993£/$. If the current nominal one-year interest rate in the U.S. is 5% and the comparable rate in Britain is 6%‚ what is the approximate forward exchange rate for 360 days? A) 1.42£/$ B) 1.43£/$ C) 0.6993£/$ D) 0.7060£/$ E) 0.6927£/$ Answer: D 2: You are given the following exchange rate quotes in Sydney: |USD/AUD |0.5366
Premium Investment Net present value Time value of money
International Trade International trade is exchange of capital‚ goods‚ and services across international borders or territories. In most countries‚ it represents a significant share of gross domestic product (GDP). While international trade has been present throughout much of history‚ its economic‚ social‚ and political importance has been on the rise in recent centuries. Industrialization‚ advanced transportation‚ globalization‚ multinational corporations‚ and outsourcing are all having a major
Premium International trade
Briefing Paper A comparison of the different leadership Styles used by Stafford Hospital And the Cleveland Clinic Andrew Kenny M21010858 M1010858 Group 1 Business Introduction The leadership style of what an organization operates under can have either beneficial or detrimental effects towards any business or country. This briefing paper will attempt to compare the leadership styles used at Stafford Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic. There are three main leadership styles that any business
Premium Management Leona Helmsley Leadership
Chapter 3 Chapter Case Assessing Martin Manufacturing’s Current Financial Position Terri Spiro‚ an experienced budget analyst at Martin Manufacturing Company‚ has been charged with assessing the firm’s financial performance during 2012 and its financial position at year-end 2012. To complete this assignment‚ she gathered the firm’s 2012 financial statements (see below). In addition‚ Terri obtained the firm’s ratio values for 2010 and 2011‚ along with the 2012 industry average ratios (also applicable
Premium Financial ratios Financial ratio Generally Accepted Accounting Principles