Question 8 Which of the following statement is true?
a. A higher inflation in Thailand than that in Japan is a pressure to appreciate the Baht against Yen.
b. The long-lasted low interest rate has motivated the decrease in Yen-carry foreign investments.
c. An increase in interest rate in Indonesia does not always increase multinational companies’ investment to the country.
d. Multinational companies are hesitant to invest in emerging markets because they expect appreciation of the emerging markets’ currencies.
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1.1. What are the main characteristics of the HVAC market in the United States of America?
1.2. What share HVAC drives and Rotor Heat Exchangers have in the market?
1.3. Why the HVAC market is complex?
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Suppose the current inflation rate is higher that the target inflation rate. Would the Central bank increase or decrease the interest rate? In your answer, explain how the Central bank makes this decision and explain the steps involved in changing the interest rate.
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What are the changes in the economic and social life after the covid 19 outbreak?
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The results below are the estimated FGT poverty measure for a community in 2019; Head Count Index (HCI) = 78 Aggregate Poverty Gap = 26.47 Poverty Gap Index = 0.43 Aggregate Squared Poverty Gap = 13.66 Squared Poverty Gap Index = 0.22 Assume that the total population of the community is 200 and the poverty line of the community is GH¢400, interpret; the Head Count Index the Poverty Gap Index the Squared Poverty Gap Index c) Discuss two (2) main defects of this FGT measure of poverty
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Using your best persuasive writing skills, prepare an internal-operational, persuasive message that will persuade the Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Bank and Trust to start a tuition/book reimbursement program based on the assignment background/scenario below:
Assignment Background/Scenario:
After working a few years, you decide to extend your college education on a part-time basis. You know that your education can benefit your employer, but you can’t really afford the fees for tuition or books. You’ve heard that many companies offer reimbursement for fees and books when employees complete approved courses with a grade of C or higher.
As a hard-working employee of First Federal Bank and Trust, write a memo to the Chief Executive Officer, Joann Carcioppolo, persuading her to start a tuition/book reimbursement program.
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Draw a supply and demand diagram for each problem. Also, write WHY the curve (or curves) is (are) shifting based on the shift factors for demand and supply. What is happening to the equilibrium price and quantity in each problem? Treat each problem separately and always remember the concept of ceteris paribus.
2. Assume that soup is an inferior good. Several people have lost their job in the wake of the coming recession, leading to a loss in consumer incomes. At the same time, there is a decrease in the number of producers of soup.
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Although, legal steps in the form of amendments have been laid to protect minority interests but it is undeniable that inequality on racial, ethic, and social groups still exists today. The current situation going on in the country is an explicit example of the same. Analyze in 150-200 words about such discriminations still prevalent in today's society.
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Using the notion of total surplus, explain why perfectly competitive firms are efficient by monopolies are not. Be sure to draw graphs to explain your answer.
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Would the employment effect of a minimum wage be larger or smaller if the labor demand elasticity with respect to wages is elastic (E < −1)? Briefly explain.
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The cash flows in the table below represent the potential annual savings associated with two different types of production processes, each of which requires an investment of $38,000. Assume an interest rate of 9%.
n Process A Process B
0 -$38,000 -$38,000
1 $17,510 $17,150
2 $15,750 $17,150
3 $13,990 $17,150
4 $12,230 $17,150
(a) Determine the equivalent annual savings for each process.
The equivalent annual savings for process A are $_____
(Round to the nearest dollar.)
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