In: Statistics and Probability
1. We have learned in this class that the steady condition is given as: sf (k) = (n + S + g)k . Use this condition for steady state to find the steady state (long run) equilibrium values of capital per effective worker, k* , output per effective worker, y* ; consumption per effective worker, c* ; and investment per effective worker, i* , for this economy.
2. If the United States adopts policies that permanently decrease savings and investment, illustrate graphically how such a policy would affect the level of output per effective worker and capital per effective worker
3. Carefully explain three major predictions from the Solow growth model and how governments of developing (poor) countries can use those predictions to improve living standards in their economies.
In: Economics
Research has shown that color affects our mood. Picture a room where you like to relax. What is the ultimate place of tranquility like for you? Close your eyes and visualize it. What color are the walls? What color are the floors? Do you see any pictures or hear any sounds? Where is this room? Describe the colors in this room, and how the room makes you feel, in detail.
In: Psychology
Past test scores in my math course typically have a standard deviation equal to 14.1. The class from last semester had 27 test scores with a standard deviation of 9.3. Use a 0.01 significance level to test the claim that the class from last semester has less variation than the other classes from the past. Assume a simple random sample is selected from a normally distributed population.
In: Statistics and Probability
e-commerce
Hi I have project in e-commerce I will create a website that sells shirts to people, holidays, events, or school students
Create your own e-commerce business in Saudi Arabia (website or mobile application), you need to explain the process that you will follow in building your e-commerce presence.
Before you begin to build a website or app of your own, there are some important questions you will need to think about and answer. The answers to these questions will drive the development and implementation of your e-commerce presence.
Set up Your E-Commerce Presence
In: Operations Management
You are evaluating the possible purchase of a new computer network for improved inventory and order tracking. The system costs $80,000 and installation/site preparation costs $4,000. It has an expected life of 6 years and estimated salvage value of $1,000. This is classified as a 5- year MACRS class.
The company will borrow the full amount of initial investment (i.e. system costs and installation/site preparation costs). The bank loan interest rate is 11% APR compounded annually and the company will repay the loan in 5 equal annual payments.
Expected annual savings is $52,000 due to less inventory lost and better customer service from this improved tracking system.
There will be annual maintenance and upkeep expenses of $12,000. In addition, in year 1 there is an extra expense of $20,000 for some software customization.
The company’s tax rate is 21%. The company’s minimum attractive rate of return is 18%
a) Determine this project’s cash flows over the project life. • Use the project cash flow table
• Show supporting calculations in detail for the following:
1. Financing activities for all years -- also use the loan principal and interest table for summarizing answers for all years.
2. All depreciation values
3. All tax values (including any tax associated with salvage).
• Additionally, for Year 1, show all “simple” calculations of Taxable income, income tax, net income, and net cash flow. You do not need to show your work for these specific calculations in other years.
b) Based on present worth analysis of the net cash flows from this project, is your project acceptable and state why
In: Finance
There are many corporations, and most of them have a relatively
small group of shareholders. These are considered to be privately
held entities, and it is difficult to obtain much financial
information about them. There are also many large “public”
companies, and their shares of stock are readily traded on
organized stock market exchanges. In the USA, such companies must
regularly file financial reports and other documents with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You can go to the SEC
website (www.sec.gov) and access filings for public
companies.
(a) Go to the SEC website, and probe until you find the section
that includes filings. You might find it helpful to work through
the related tutorial on the site.
(b) Find the filings from the SEC website for one of your
“favorite” public companies.
(c) The annual report that must be filed with the SEC is known as a
“10K.” Locate the 10K for your target company, and find the balance
sheet and income statement (note that the statement of retained
earnings illustrated in the textbook is likely replaced by a more
comprehensive statement of stockholders’ equity). What are the
revenues, income, assets and liabilities of your target
company?
In: Accounting
Given the current state of the economy, what are some of the Keynesian policies that have been enacted and explain how they are supposed to help avert a Depression-like downturn.
In: Economics
Using examples from the USFL and ABA, explain what rival leagues must do to succeed. Also state whether that league was successful in meeting their goals.
In: Economics
Suppose you observe the following situation:
| State of the economy | Probability of state of economy | Share ABC rate of return if state occurs | Share XYZ rate of return if state occurs |
| Recession | 0.20 | -15% | 25% |
| Normal | 0.50 | 10% | 20% |
| Boom | 0.30 | 50% | 10% |
Suppose you have $30,000 in total. If you invest $15,000 in Share ABC and the remainder in Share XYZ, what will the expected return on your portfolio be?
| a. |
The expected return in your portfolio is 17.5%. |
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| b. |
The expected return in your portfolio is 20%. |
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| c. |
The expected return in your portfolio is 1.35%. |
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| d. |
The expected return in your portfolio is 12%. |
In: Finance