Category: Economics 2707
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Essential Financial Concepts
The most important concept I have learned in the course is the PV, FV, and Payback Period. It is the first on the list because it is related to long-term risk-taking since the notions themselves help assess the possible financial benefits in the future. According to researchers, financial forecasting is highly challenging yet rewarding for…
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The Net Present Value of a Project: Tool of the Determination of Profitable Investments
There are several calculation methods that allow companies to determine if an investment will be profitable. Capital budgeting is an essential process for companies during which the management evaluates investment opportunities. There are several situations in which the process would rely completely on the net present value (NPV) of a project. This tool can be…
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Emerging Markets Growth and HSBC in China
Table of Contents Case History and Background Critical Issues & Frame Problems/Symptom Relationships Analysis of Critical Issues Results Synthesis and Solutions Rationale and Recommendations References Case History and Background Before the start of discussions with the World Trade Organization, China’s banking industry functioned as a wheel in a centrally located economy. During China’s post-Mao industrialization,…
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The Federal Public Budgetary Decision Process
Introduction Organizational managers and policymakers use the budget for accountability and decision-making purposes. Budgeting is a process that involves the allocation of resources to the objectives of a given entity or a strategic plan (Brusca & Labrador, 2016). The allocation of resources to a policy can influence various aspects of the policy. The purpose of…
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To Repurchase Shares or Pay Dividends
In a “perfect world” if a firm chooses to pay dividends instead of repurchasing shares based on the taxes that exist in a state where the company operates and the capital distribution strategy of a firm. Businesses choose to pay dividends in countries where the dividend penalty tax is relatively small. Alternatively, when the dividend…
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Economic Sustainability of Meat Alternatives
Sustainable trends have occupied a significant place in various spheres of people’s lives, including the environment and health care. With the use of environmentally friendly approaches to producing and utilizing various products and goods, humanity gains an opportunity to improve its ecology and economy. Recently, the question of healthier meat consumption has been gaining much…
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Taxation Without Representation
“Taxation without representation” is when a whole population is taxed but has no say in spending money or implementing policies. The colonists of the United States said to their British overlords that “taxation without representation is tyranny.” Because of the adoption of the English Bill of Rights in 1689, it was no longer legal to…
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The United Arab Emirates’ Economic Climate
Table of Contents The Economy of the United Arab Emirate Unemployment in the United Arab Emirates Inflation in the United Arabs Emirates References The Economy of the United Arab Emirate The United Arab Emirates is amongst one of the most successful countries in the Gulf and the Middle East. It is made up of seven…
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Internalization of National Economies and Political Risks
Recent systemic transformations due to globalization, trade and investment growth, and nations’ growing interest in economic internationalization to remain or become more competitive led scholars to evaluate the potential political risks of the internationalization process. There are three main sources of political risk in the internalization of the national economy. First, political – the structure…
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Underrepresented Benefits of Casinos and Gambling
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction It is important to note that gambling and casinos are mostly perceived as negative activities as well as organizations, respectively. However, despite the socially held disapproval, responsible gambling and properly regulated casinos can be not only an enjoyable recreational activity but also a major promoter of…