JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Vol. 46‚ No. 4‚ Aug. 2011‚ pp. 967–999 COPYRIGHT 2011‚ MICHAEL G. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS‚ UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON‚ SEATTLE‚ WA 98195 doi:10.1017/S0022109011000275 The Effects of Derivatives on Firm Risk and Value Sohnke M. Bartram‚ Gregory W. Brown‚ and Jennifer Conrad ∗ ¨ Abstract Using a large sample of nonfinancial firms from 47 countries‚ we examine the effect of derivative use on firm risk and value. We control for endogeneity
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MB0048-Unit-01-Introduction to Operations Research Unit-01-Introduction to Operations Research Structure: 1.1 Introduction Learning objectives 1.2 Historical Background Definitions of Operations Research 1.3 Scope of Operations Research 1.4 Features of Operations Research 1.5 Phases of Operations Research 1.6 Types of Operations Research models 1.7 Operations Research Methodology Definition Construction Solution Validation Implementation 1.8 Operations Research Techniques and Tools
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AS-Level HISTORY Revision Guide Britain 1906-1951 1. Liberal Landslide and Liberal Reforms………………p3 2. The impact of the First World War…………………...p13 3. Interwar 1 – 1918-1929……………………………………p18 4. Interwar 2 – 1929-1940……………………………………p24 5. The impact of the Second World War……………….p26 6. ‘New Jerusalem’ Labour in Power 1945-1951…………p35 7. Writing Guide‚ Model answers‚ Question Bank……P41 2012-3 edition Welcome to the Revision Guide to Britain 1906-1951. This booklet contains the essential
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Phoenix collegiate 12H Unit 1 The Business Environment Contents Task 1 Two Businesses on our door step * Types of businesses‚ purpose and ownerships of two contrasting businesses * Different stakeholders who influence the purpose of two contrasting businesses * How are two contrasting business are organised? * How the styles of organisation help them to fulfil their purposes? * Points of view of different stakeholders seeking to influence the aims and objective of two
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1. Identify four main points that would be included in a contract of employment. If possible‚ use an example contract to support your answer (feel free to obscure any confidential information). Four main points that must be included in a contract of employment are: 1. Job title and job description 2. Main place of work 3. Holiday and sick pay entitlements 4. Hours of work and salary 2a) List three key points of legislation that affect employers in a business environment. Three
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Based on Freud’s theory (psychoanalytic) human functioning 1. The structure of the mind and the distinct functions of Personality The Freud’s structural theory (Freud‚ 1923‚ 1926) dispenses with the concepts of a fixed id‚ ego and superego‚ and point out unconscious and conscious conflict among wishes:dependent‚Controlling‚Sexual‚Aggressive‚guilt‚shame‚emotions (especially anxiety and depressive affect)‚ And defensive operations that shut off from consciousness some aspect of the others. Id‚
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Quantitative Research Quantitative research often is the preferred approach to problem design as results are precise. Many researchers prefer the exact measurement and statistical analysis that quantitative research offers. Observation in quantitative research allows classification and the statistical models built document the outcome of a study. The data collected in a quantitative investigation creates answers in numbers and statistics. Deductive reasoning is used to design quantifiable tools
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E1. Describe three different types of settings which provide care and education for children in your area. Statutory – Primary School Voluntary – Youth Network Private – College E2. Describe how each of the settings identified in E1 aims to support children and their families. Statutory (Primary School) The quality of support‚ guidance and care provided for pupils and their families is strength. The head teacher provides dedicated leadership. In a relatively short period of time he has developed
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Communication is the act of transferring information from one place to another. There is many reason people communicate‚ e.g.: - to express needs - to share ideas and information - to reassure‚ give encouragement - to express feelings‚ emotions - to build relationships - to socialize - to ask questions - to share experiences and knowledge. Communication is an essential tool I can use to meet the needs of patients. It is a basic requirement of my job role
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JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS doi:10.1017/S0022109011000226 Vol. 46‚ No. 4‚ Aug. 2011‚ pp. 943–966 COPYRIGHT 2011‚ MICHAEL G. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS‚ UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON‚ SEATTLE‚ WA 98195 Governance Problems in Closely Held Corporations Venky Nagar‚ Kathy Petroni‚ and Daniel Wolfenzon ∗ Abstract A major governance problem in closely held corporations is the majority shareholders’ expropriation of minority shareholders. As a solution‚ legal and finance research
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