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Suppose an investor observes a downward term structure of interest rate.

Suppose an investor observes a downward term structure of interest rate.

(1) According to the expectation hypothesis, what will be the investor's forecast about future change of interest rate (increase, decrease or unchanged)? Explain your argument. 

(2) What will the investor say about the future change of interest rate according to liquidity preference theory? Explain your argument. 


In: Finance

A detail list of strategies for achieving life and financial goals should be designed by using...

A detail list of strategies for achieving life and financial goals should be designed by using the principles outlined in this course.

Identify the alternative courses of action which could achieve the goals above. This may include calculation for the courses of action with taking into consideration of the period used to achieve the goals. All information provided in this section should be based on the current rate and real financial products in the market.

The financial strategies MUST include:

  • Saving plans
  • Insurance planning
  • Investment planning

1000 words

In: Finance

Describe in detail, with sketches as appropriate, the requirements for a setup of a mechanical experiment...

Describe in detail, with sketches as appropriate, the requirements for a setup of a mechanical experiment that allows to measure the weight of individual atoms. Provide details of a sensor (eg. scale, mass), the sensor actuation and the sensor read-out (eg. experimental noise, physical principle). How do you prove that the measured atomic mass stems specifically from the atoms you analyse? (Consider environmental sources of measurement noise)

This question featured in an Oscillations section of a past exam paper. Any help greatly appreciated! Thanks.

In: Physics

200g of water at 30°C is put in a 1000 W (J/s) microwave oven. For simplicity...

200g of water at 30°C is put in a 1000 W (J/s) microwave oven. For simplicity assume that all the energy produced by the microwave goes into the water. The microwave runs for 2 minutes. Constants for H2O: TMP=0°C, TBP=100°C, ΔHmelt = 333.5 kJ/kg, ΔHvap = 2257 kJ/kg, cliquid=4.18 kJ/kgK, cgas=1.87 kJ/kgK. a) Calculate the total amount of energy transferred to the water. Show your work. b) Draw the Three-Phase Diagram (temperature versus energy added) and label the initial state of this process. Label the phase(s) of each section on the diagram and write down the corresponding energy equations in terms of relevant variables. This part is meant to help guide you through part c). c) At the end of the process, what is the final temperature and phase of H2O? If the final state is mixed phase, calculate the mass of each phase. You might find it helpful to draw energyinteraction diagram(s). Show your work.

In: Physics

Principles of Macroeconomics Discussion: Macropolicy Please respond with a minimum of 100 words We learned about...

Principles of Macroeconomics
Discussion: Macropolicy
Please respond with a minimum of 100 words

We learned about a number of real world complications that make monetary and fiscal policy more challenging than simple theory would suggest. Given the state of the economy and the causes of that state—think back to earlier discussions about the current economy—what should be the appropriate mix of fiscal and monetary policy, from a Keynesian perspective? From a neoclassical perspective? Which makes the most sense to you? Provide evidence (include and at least one link/citation) to provide support to your conclusion.

In: Economics

Section 1: Given a system y[n]-y[n-1]+y[n-2]=x[n] (refer to M3.2 on textbook) In class, we analytically derived...

Section 1: Given a system y[n]-y[n-1]+y[n-2]=x[n] (refer to M3.2 on textbook)
In class, we analytically derived the solutions of second order difference equations, including zero-input response, unit impulse response, zero-state response and total response. The Matlab has imbedded commands to do the same job. Get familiar with the following commends, and use them to get (0≤n≤40)

a) unit impulse response and plot it
b) zero-input response and plot it, with initial conditions of y[-1]=1 and y[-2]=2 c) zero-state response and plot it, x[n]=2cos(2πn/6)u[n]
d) total response and plot it

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In: Physics

After reading the APA Manual on Punctuation, summarize one of the section and describe why you...

After reading the APA Manual on Punctuation, summarize one of the section and describe why you selected it, what did you learn from it, what might you use to remember to use it correctly, and provide an example of why it is essential.

In: Nursing

Question 3                   (Marks: 15) Q.3.1 Discuss any three items you would consider when determining the cost...

Question 3                   (Marks: 15) Q.3.1 Discuss any three items you would consider when determining the cost of the proposed project. In your answer state why each item is important to consider. (9) Q.3.2 Explain what a contract is and then identify a suitable contract type for Project A and Project B below: A You think that your project is well defined and carries little risk. B You think that your project involves risksQuestion 3                   (Marks: 15) Q.3.1 Discuss any three items you would consider when determining the cost of the proposed project. In your answer state why each item is important to consider. (9) Q.3.2 Explain what a contract is and then identify a suitable contract type for Project A and Project B below: A You think that your project is well defined and carries little risk. B You think that your project involves risksQuestion 3                   (Marks: 15) Q.3.1 Discuss any three items you would consider when determining the cost of the proposed project. In your answer state why each item is important to consider. (9) Q.3.2 Explain what a contract is and then identify a suitable contract type for Project A and Project B below: A You think that your project is well defined and carries little risk. B You think that your project involves risksQuestion 3                   (Marks: 15) Q.3.1 Discuss any three items you would consider when determining the cost of the proposed project. In your answer state why each item is important to consider. (9) Q.3.2 Explain what a contract is and then identify a suitable contract type for Project A and Project B below: A You think that your project is well defined and carries little risk. B You think that your project involves risks

In: Computer Science

Prepare a community engagement and mobilization strategy for an emergency response plan for an outbreak of...

Prepare a community engagement and mobilization strategy for an emergency response plan for an outbreak of the Ebola virus. Your strategy should clearly state a step-by-step approach that ensures that communities are engaged to have an active role alongside authorities and health agencies in the plan to rapidly respond to the threat of the spread of the disease. The strategy should use headings for each stage of engagement, consultation, participation, organisation, capacity building, action and possibly empowerment. Explain your decision to use either a top-down and/or bottom-up approach.

In: Nursing

Normally, you would have a Results section in which you describe how you will test your hypothesis using descriptive and inferential statistics

 

I'm doing a research project for my research methods class in college, and I was confused on this assignment we're doing currently. Right now we've been doing rough drafts of the research paper dealing with different sections without having data. For each section we've really just been talking in a future sense predicting what we think might happen. This section confuses me because We're using Qualtrics for surveys to get data on our research project, and I'm not sure how exactly to say how I'm testing my hypothesis for the descriptive and inferential aspects. My hypothesis is that, if someone is altruistic, then they will be less violent after being made death aware, than those who aren't. The survey consists of making the person death aware, then asking them about a scenario that has a scale on how likely they are to do this action. (There are different variables, but just to save on time that's the gist of the experimental group). How would you suggest I go about saying how I'd give the expected results for the descriptive and inferential parts? Here's the prompt as well

Normally, you would have a Results section in which you describe how you will test your hypothesis using descriptive and inferential statistics. While you will have the opportunity to do this at the end of the semester, we are going to focus on the “big picture” aspects of writing the expected results in your proposal. First, remind the reader of your first hypothesis. Then, outline how you will test that hypothesis statistically (including descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and graphically). How would you know if your hypothesis is supported (if a one-tailed hypothesis is predicted, you would check your means and the p-value; if only a two-tailed hypothesis, the p-value is all you need to determine statistical significance.

In: Statistics and Probability