1. , define and describe cultural pluralism. To what extent do you think cultural pluralism exists in the United States? Explain.

2. Identify and explain three trends in the demographic make-up of the U.S. For each trend, explain at least one possible implication for the development of children and adolescents (e.g., relating to schools, education, community, home settings, etc.).

3. Based on Lene Arnett Jensen's article, explain at least one challenge and one benefit that adolescents may encounter as a result of forming a multicultural identity.

Background Info:

(Gap Inc owns Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Intermix, Hill City, and Athleta. Gap Inc. is the largest specialty retailer in the United States, and is 3rd in total international locations.)

1. What percentage of Gap’s total assets are current assets? ___53%_____
2. What percentage of Gap’s total assets are noncurrent assets? __47%_____

Question:

1. Does the percentages of Gap's current assets and non-current assets make sense when you consider Gap’s line of business? Why?

2.) Define pass-through taxation. What business entities have pass-through taxation?

3.) What is the benefit of a corporation electing to be taxed as a S-corporation? What are the limitations of a company making this election.

4.) What factors affect the tax treatment of corporate distributions?

5.) A corporation currently has income solely generated within the United States. However, next year the corporation plans to extend into foreign markets. What tax issues may arise?

This is our last discussion of the quarter, it's about the Currency Exchange and its effects on the macroeconomics:

1) Compared to Three (3) other currencies such as Canadian, Euro, China, and Japan (or other currencies you have interest in), please find out if the US Dollar currency has appreciated or depreciated since one year ago?

2) What are the effects of the appreciated/depreciated US dollar to the economy of the United States? State two positive effects and two negative effects.

Create a Mind Map using a tool such as Popplet®, Mindmeister®, GoConqr®, or a Microsoft® Word document in which you do the following: Define each economic system. Provide an example of each economic system. Compare the pros and cons of each economic system. Identify the economic system we have in the United States. Explain why it is important to have an economic system. Your Mind Map should be between 450 to 525 words total.

Congenital Galactosemia typically appears only in infants because with maturation, most children develop another enzyme capable of metabolizing galactose. Its incidence is about 1 per 18,000 births. If the infant does not receive treatment then there is a 75% chance of death. Thus, in the United States infants are screened for galactosemia. Galactosemia can be confused with lactose intolerance but galactosemia is a considerably more serious condition because consumption of galactose can cause permanent damage to their bodies. What dietary changes should be made?

Assume the following information

180 day US interest rate = 8%
180 day British interest rate = 9%
180 day forward rate of British pound = 1.50
Spot rate of British pound = 1.48

Assume that Riverside Corp. from the United States will receive 400,000 pounds in 180 days. Would it be better off using forward hedge or a money market hedge? Substantiate your answer with estimated revenue for each type of hedge and show all work.

Immigration has been an inevitable aspect and predominant character of the American experience. There were multiple points of entry in the United States. Immigrants coming from Europe would be check at_______, immigrants coming from Latin America would be check at____, and immigrants from Asia would be check at____.

This is our last discussion of the quarter, it's about the Currency Exchange and its effects on the macroeconomics:

1) Compared to Three (3) other currencies such as Canadian, Euro, China, and Japan (or other currencies you have interest in), please find out if the US Dollar currency has appreciated or depreciated since one year ago?

2) What are the effects of the appreciated/depreciated US dollar to the economy of the United States? State two positive effects and two negative effects.

1. Look up the current U.S. dollar exchange rate for the five major trade partners of the United States and list them.

2. Where is the dollar strongest? Explain why you think this is the case.

3. Where is the dollar weakest? Explain why you think this is the case.

4. Describe how these exchange rates are determined, using the concept of derived demand.

5. Have you had any experience with exchange rates and traveling to foreign countries? Explain.