intermediate urban centres in facilitating exchange between the towns and the countryside. | 3. | It defines the objectives of improving linkages by making marketing interventions. | 4. | It outlines the purpose of the guide as a framework for studying market linkages. | 5. | It provides a summary of the overall process that is recommended by the guide. | BACKGROUND Context - urban growth By 2030‚ 60 percent of the worlds population are expected to be living in urban areas. As shown in Table 1‚ estimates
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Financial Markets and Institutions Mid-Semester Exam Revision The Flow of Fund- the financial system allows the flow of funds from surplus spending units (SSU’s) to deficit spending units (DSU’s). Providers of funds (SSU) receive a financial instrument (which stipulates the terms of the deal – i.e. amount lent‚ stream of future income‚ maturity date‚ etc.) issued either by the receiver of the funds (DSU) or by a financial intermediary. Direct Finance- SSU’s lend money to DSU’s and SSU’s hold a
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Factors Affecting Housing Market Financing - Most consumers have to borrow from a lender in order to afford the purchase of a home. When banks get stricter on loan approvals‚ fewer houses get purchased. If loans are being approved rapidly and more people can afford to by the homes‚ the home‚ supply will decrease‚ allowing owners the choice to increase the price. Supply and Demand - Supply and demand impacts prices in any industry. If more consumers want a good than there are of those goods
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Since the early 90s‚ the electrical energy sector has undergone profound and dramatic changes. More and more countries moved towards the deregulation of their energy sectors‚ from a regulated and monopolistic industry to one were the market forces of supply and demand determine the unit price of electricity. The first case of energy sector deregulation in Europe was recorded when the United Kingdom with the Electricity Act of 1990 created the Electricity Pool for England and Wales. Norway soon
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Monash University Semester One Final Examination 2012 Faculty of Business and Economics Department of Accounting and Finance EXAM CODES: AFC2000 TITLE OF PAPER: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS EXAM DURATION: 3 hours READING TIME: 10 minutes SOLUTIONS ONLY SECTION A (20 Marks) In questions requiring a day count convention‚ assume 365 days unless otherwise stated. 1. The term structure of interest rates: *a. describes the relationship between maturity
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Introduction There is a trade-off between liquidity and profitability; gaining more of one ordinarily means giving up some of the other. Liquidity means having enough money in the form of cash‚ or near-cash assets‚ to meet your financial obligations. Alternatively‚ the ease with which assets can be converted into cash. Profitability is a measure of the amount by which a company’s revenues exceed its relevant expenses. It is obvious that excessively high levels of liquidity will not do any organization any
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Financial Markets – Focus Points Since this is a very extensive course I have compiled a list of the most important subjects‚ those which you should place the greatest emphasis on when studying for the final exam. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and the final exam may include questions based on topics not directly mentioned below. This list should supplement the questions/problems from the practical sessions – which you should study carefully. Do not get intimidated by the number
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decisions are made to allocate resources. It applies itself to a market economy where consumers are free to buy and sell. Microeconomics examines how behaviour and decisions affect supply and demand‚ which ultimately determines price. The main advantages of a market economy include; -Increases in efficiency and productivity. -A higher GDP. -More money spent on social/community programs. The biggest advantage that a market-oriented economy enjoys is the determination of a unique price determined
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Important terminologies in Capital Market Asset-any possession that has value in an exchange. Tangible reproducible asset such as machinery‚ or nonreproducible asset such as land‚ mine or work of art. Tangible Assets-Value is based on physical properties Examples include buildings‚ land‚ machinery Intangible asset-represents legal claims to some future benefits. Examples include various types of financial assets Types of Financial Assets Bank loans Government bonds Corporate bonds Municipal bonds
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First Exam Notes CHAPTER ONE 1. The two reasons why you (or anyone) should study financial markets and financial institutions). Answers: * Personal needs‚ your career‚ your life‚ less surprise in the future. You could not avoid financial markets and institutions anywhere * Assume us work for business‚ government; non-profit program is affected by financial institution and market. 2. Define security. Answers: * A security also called a financial instrument is a claim on
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