1A. Your company's interest expense for a loan borrowed to finance a project is $2,000,000. Given that the corporate tax rate is 20 %, what is the after-tax cost of this debt?

1B. Which of the following changes a firm's Beta?

1C. Which of the following is a non-systematic risk?

1D. If a security's Beta is equal to zero, then its rate of return is equal to the rate of return on the market portfolio.

True

False

1E. Systematic risk can not be eliminated by diversification.

True

False

1. Construct a process flow chart/diagram describing the production of a silicon wafer from silica sand. Indicate key chemical reactions, phase changes and temperature changes. Explain why the Czochralski process is important for wafer production. What happens to the waste from this process?

2. Construct a process flow chart/diagram describing the production of an aluminum ingot from bauxite. Be sure to include details of both the Bayer process and the Hall-Heroult process. Indicate key chemical reactions, phase changes and temperature changes. One of the by-products of aluminum is called ‘red mud’. Explain why red mud is a problem; what are current strategies for dealing with this waste?

COVID-19 continues to cause major disruptions in late 2020. Write any post of your choosing that discusses COVID-19 from a pharmacological standpoint. Your post MUST contain information that we have learned about antivirals and/or vaccines in this unit to receive any credit. If you so desire, you may use additional sources as references, but please be on high alert - there is a LOT of fake news about COVID-19, so you MUST use trusted sources (such as CDC, WHO, Wall Street Journal, etc) and must not use any sources with questionable accuracy. Do not forget our Academic Integrity policy if choosing to use additional sources for this post. (NOTE: 200-400 words)

Interview a certified special education teacher at the educational level (PK- 12) of your program, about the following: 1.What are some similarities and differences among students with and without exceptionalities? 2.What are some characteristics of various exceptionalities and the educational implications for students with exceptionalities? 3.What is the effect an exceptionality can have on a student's academic and social development, attitudes, interests, and values? 4.How do you collaborate with general education teachers? 5.In what ways do you address the unique learning needs of the individuals with exceptionalities in the classroom, including for those students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? 6.How do you protect the privacy of students with exceptionalities? What are some dilemmas you have experienced with this?

As the health care debate moves forward, there has been a lot of discussion about stakeholders and potential winners and losers. Prepare a presentation of 10-15 slides in which you: Select a stakeholder from among the stakeholder groups described in class. Describe the stakeholder's position on health care reform. Provide rationale. Explain why the stakeholder has taken this position. While GCU format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

As we look back on the policies of FDR's New Deal, keep in mind the necessity at that time of implementing what many would call drastic measures in order to kick start the economy and restore confidence in American society. Critics of Roosevelt's policies claim that he destroyed the fabric of democracy and capitalism in America. Supporters believed he saved democracy and capitalism in America. What do you think? What were the benefits and drawbacks of Roosevelt's NEW DEAL? In addition, address the longterm effects of those policies that are still in existence today. You may support some policies and criticize others, support all of them, or hate all of them, but be specific in your arguments. Support your arguments with FACTS and remain academic AND CIVIL

PLEASE INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATION AND REFERENCE WITH IT I ALREADY DISLIKED TO ANSWERS FOR NOT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS THANKS

write 2-3 paragraphs on the Baddeley-Hitch model.  You are required to cite a source. This means you need the in-text citation within your paragraph and the full reference at the end of your paragraphs. Please note that 40% of your grade for this assignment is based on including the in-text citation and the full reference. You may use your text, a book, a journal article or a website. Please ensure you are using a credible source.  Do not use Wikipedia. This is not a reliable or credible source! Do not use blogs. Use appropriate academic resources.  Look for websites that end in .gov or .edu instead of .com or .org.

Qualitative Designs

This discussion has 2 components. In 300 Words, Be sure to address each component fully.

Differentiate among the following qualitative designs for a discussion. Make sure you include citations from/or referring to authors who are specialists in these methods. Use academic resources:

Phenomenology (e.g. Georgi, Moustakas, etc.)

Grounded theory (Glaser, Strauss, etc.)

Ethnography (White, Benedict, Mead, etc.)

Include clear definitions of each in your responses.

Case studies are often included in the discussions of qualitative design options:

Why do you think this is so?

Define case study research (Robert Yin, etc.).

Explain why most case study research involves the collection of qualitative data.

Cite sources as appropriate.

1. What are some of the most significant health concerns in your community? Are these concerns that are likely to be shared by other communities in your country and in other parts of the world? Could these problems be considered global health issues? 2. Sketch out a causal web (see example below) for a relatively common disease in your country, adding at least 10 risk factors to the figure. Based on the arrows on you1. 3. Create a brief disease profile for RAbies infections, diseases. What sources provide trusted background information about the symptoms of the disease and ways to prevent and treat it? What sources provide good statistical information about how many people worldwide are affected by the condition? What can academic publications contribute to your profile?

Write a short essay (minimum 400 words) defining and explaining a key concept in ACCOUNTING MAJOR

In your explanation, you should:

• Quote two different definitions of the term from different sources, and comment on how it is defined, highlighting the key concepts involved.
• Explain the different aspects or types of this concept and/or how the term is related to other concepts.
• Explain the significance of the term for your major.
• Use the term to describe an example from your own experience or from the local context.

Your Definition Submission should:

• be written in clear, accurate academic English.
• contain clear in-text citations of your sources in APA style.
• list 3 reliable sources
• include a clear references list in APA style at the end of your paper.