In: Economics
In 1803, the U.S. doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase. That well-known real estate mogul Napoleon Bonaparte sold us 827,000 square miles (529,280,000 acres–there are 640 acres in a square mile). We paid $15 million. Assume that part of the US is worth an average of $6,500 per acre in 2019. What is the annual rate of return of this purchase for the U.S.?
In: Finance
In the naval operations during World War II, which was most crucial to Allied victory? Why?
a) submarine warfare against Japan
b) U.S. and British convoy and patrol action in the North Atlantic
c) fleet actions such as the Battles of Midway and the Coral Sea
d) U.S. and British surface action against German capital ships in the North and South Atlantic.
In: Psychology
2. Technology is dramatically changing the way we communicate. In 1997, a survey of 880 U.S. households showed that 149 of them use e-mail. Use those sample test results to test the claim that more that 15% of U.S. households use e-mail. Use a 0.01 significance level. Show all work and write an english response.
In: Statistics and Probability
Assignment: For this paper, your task is to provide an assessment of the U.S. political system by discussing the foundational characteristics of the system established by the Constitution. Your paper should also discuss the role of key government institutions (executive, legislative, judiciary) in that system. Make sure to address how power is distributed across the various institutions in the U.S. political system. Introduction and conclusion is a must.
In: Economics
Does the U.S. need the Federal Reserve and bank regulations? Why? In your post mention some of the history of the U.S. banking history. Also talk about the following terms:
- Reserve requirements
- Comericial Banks
- Shadow Banks
- Glass Steegal Act
- Dodd-Frank Act
- Balance sheet of Banks
- Balance sheet of the Federal Reserve
- Bank run
In: Economics
Does the U.S. need the Federal Reserve and bank regulations? Why? In your post mention some of the history of the U.S. banking history. Also talk about the following terms:
- Reserve requirements
- Comericial Banks
- Shadow Banks
- Glass Steegal Act
- Dodd-Frank Act
- Balance sheet of Banks
- Balance sheet of the Federal Reserve
- Bank run
In: Economics
A research center claims that more than 55% of U.S. adults think that it is essential that the United States continue to be a world leader in space exploration. In a random sample of 25 U.S. adults, 64% think that it is essential that the United States continue to be a world leader in space exploration. At a = 0.01, is there enough evidence to support the center’s claim? (Adapted from Pew Research Center)
In: Statistics and Probability
1.1. Explain why a decline in a country’s exchange rate will generally increase the demand for its goods and reduce its demand for foreign goods.
1.2 Increased U.S. inflation, relative to other trading partner nations, should have what impact on the value of the U.S. dollar? Explain thoroughly.
1..3 Explain financial intermediation and its benefits.
In: Finance
1. How do externalities drive the U.S. and E.U. automotive markets respectively?
2. Why would someone use the Coase Theorem to minimize the impact of externalities?
3. What recommendations would you have for reducing externalities in the U.S. automotive market?
4. How may price discrimination play a role in achieving carbon emission reduction?
In: Economics