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We have noted that the classical dichotomy assumption holds in the long run but not in...

We have noted that the classical dichotomy assumption holds in the long run but not in the short
run.
a. Briefly describe 3 reasons why the classical dichotomy would not hold in the short-run
b. If we assume that the classical dichotomy holds in the short run as well, what effect
would changes in the nominal interest rate have on the real economy?

In: Economics

I need 450 words. Explain why the NPV of a relatively long-term project, defined as one...

I need 450 words.

Explain why the NPV of a relatively long-term project, defined as one for which a high percentage of its cash flows are expected in the distant future, is more sensitive to changes in the required rate of return than is the NPV of a short-term project. In addition, please provide an example to better demonstrate your explanation.

In: Accounting

You have just negotiated a 3-year mortgage on 500,000 amortized over 25 years at rate fo...

You have just negotiated a 3-year mortgage on 500,000 amortized over 25 years at rate fo 6%. Assuming after three years the mortgage rate changes to 5%, what will your new monthly payments? (Hint: Canadian banks quote mortgage rates as a rate per year compounded semi-annually.)

In: Finance

Suppose that there’s a 7% 5-year coupon (paid annually) bond with F = $1000 and yield...

Suppose that there’s a 7% 5-year coupon (paid annually) bond with F = $1000 and yield to maturity 7.5%.
a. What is the bond’s modified duration?
b. What is the percent change in value of this bond using duration only if rates change +/- 2
percentage points?
c. How do these calculations compare to the actual percent price changes?

In: Finance

9.         Discuss the mechanism(s) by which heart rate and strength of contraction are impacted by sympathetic...

9.         Discuss the mechanism(s) by which heart rate and strength of contraction are impacted by sympathetic activation (6 pts)?

10. Discuss the reflex that regulates changes in blood pressure through the activation of baroreceptors (8 pts).

12.       Compare and contrast action potentials in myocardial cells and P cells with respect to mechanism and function (12 points).

In: Anatomy and Physiology

Successful new product creation is a collective achievement that requires the energy and commitment of multiple...

Successful new product creation is a collective achievement that requires the energy and commitment of multiple functions in the organization. Describe the Kano Model and explain how the Kano Model works to create new B2B products and services. Explain how, overtime, the model requires changes to new features/products. Include at least two examples of B2B products and/or services.

In: Operations Management

Your audit client, a manufacturer of surgical gloves, wants to increase the value of its inventory...

Your audit client, a manufacturer of surgical gloves, wants to increase the value of its inventory even though it has not experienced any changes in manufacturing costs. Your client explains that it wants the value of its inventory to reflect the fact that it can now charge a higher price for these high demand items. Is this permissible under U.S. GAAP?

In: Accounting

First, find the case involving McDonald's and a woman who served when she was burned when...

First, find the case involving McDonald's and a woman who served when she was burned when she spilled coffee on herself. What were the arguments that McDonald's should pay damages and what were her damages. Part 2 is to find another case where you feel the lawsuit could result in positive changes.

In: Accounting

One of the major misconceptions about correlation is that a relationship between two variables means causation;...

One of the major misconceptions about correlation is that a relationship between two variables means causation; that is, one variable causes changes in the other variable. There is a particular tendency to make this causal error when the two variables seem to be related to each other.

What is one instance where you have seen correlation misinterpreted as causation? Please describe.

In: Statistics and Probability

A nine-year bond has a yield of 15% and a duration of 12.094 years. If the...

A nine-year bond has a yield of 15% and a duration of 12.094 years. If the bond's yield changes up by 15 basis points, what is the percentage change in the bond's price? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Omit the "%" sign in your response.)

  Change in bond's price %

In: Finance