Are states still the most important actors in international Relations? Why or Why not?

The United States instituted tariffs (increase in price of Chinese goods imported into the US) on China selectively on 7/6/18 of 10% on ultimately $50billion of goods.

China retaliated in kind by imposing tariffs (increase in the price of US goods imported into China) on US on the same day by the same amount

On 5/15/19, The US increased the amount of the tariff to 25% and expanded the list of Chinese goods covered by the tariff.

Chinese responded in kind by the amount of the tariff and the list of goods covered.  

Using the production possibilities model, and making the assumptions that the US and China are the only countries in the world, and making the assumption of constant costs in production, and assume also that the 2 countries produce only 2 goods: Soybeans and Consumer goods, with the US having a comparative advantage in Soybeans, China having a comparative advantage in Consumer Goods, explain what you would expect to happen once these tariffs are imposed.  

Please include in your discussion, what effect, if any, these tariffs (trade war) would have on the costs of production, level of production, level of consumption in each country.

Finally, relax the assumption about US and China being the only two countries in the world. If other countries are allowed to trade with either China or the US, what would happen to the level of production and price of each good? Be sure to note all the assumptions you are making in your analysis. Your answers need not be lengthy, if you would like to include graphs that is ok.

The Federal Reserve is responsible for managing the country’s money supply. Monetary policy affects the whole economy through interest rates. When the Fed increases the money supply, interest rates drop. When the Fed decreases the money supply, interest rates increase. This week you will discuss how you are affected by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. In your discussion, please consider the following questions or statements. Think about a recent purchase you made that required a loan, like a house, or a new car. Explain how you arrived at the decision to purchase. Then explain how the interest rate on the loan affected your purchase. For instance, were you able to purchase a higher priced item because the interest rate was low? Thinking deeper about your answers; how do interest rates affect millions of other buyers and their decisions, then how that affects the whole economy? Explain.

Explain the risks associated with leveling resources, compressing or crashing projects, and imposed durations or “catch-up” as the project is being implemented. Why is it critical to develop a time-phased baseline?

The cost was $500,000, to be paid in 30 days. When the cars arrived, some were in better condition than others. You sold 25 right away, for $10,000 each. Just to be safe, you sent the payments directly to Honda, even thought the whole sum was not yet due.

The remaining cars were a hard sell but you sold an additional 25 cars for $7500 each, and at the end of the month, you were left with 50 cars and the payment to Honda was due, as well as your rent, salaries, overhead etc.

In desperation, you sell the remaining 50 cars to another lot at a price of $4000 each. The price discount was based upon the purchaser's agreement to pay in cash upon delivery. When the driver returns after delivering the cars, instead of cash he hands you a check from the other dealer.......!

1. If the check clears, how much did you profit or lose in the transaction?

2. What action would you take now if the purchaser of the cars refused to pay with cash or a certified check, the regular check is the only payment available. What risks have you taken and what can the ramifications be?

3. What happens if the check does not clear (bounces)? What are your remedies? What will you do about your debt due to Honda?

The cost was $500,000, to be paid in 30 days. When the cars arrived, some were in better condition than others. You sold 25 right away, for $10,000 each. Just to be safe, you sent the payments directly to Honda, even thought the whole sum was not yet due.

The remaining cars were a hard sell but you sold an additional 25 cars for $7500 each, and at the end of the month, you were left with 50 cars and the payment to Honda was due, as well as your rent, salaries, overhead etc.

In desperation, you sell the remaining 50 cars to another lot at a price of $4000 each. The price discount was based upon the purchaser's agreement to pay in cash upon delivery. When the driver returns after delivering the cars, instead of cash he hands you a check from the other dealer.......!

1. If the check clears, how much did you profit or lose in the transaction?

2. What action would you take now if the purchaser of the cars refused to pay with cash or a certified check, the regular check is the only payment available. What risks have you taken and what can the ramifications be?

3. What happens if the check does not clear (bounces)? What are your remedies? What will you do about your debt due to Honda?

Sales-Related Transactions Using Perpetual Inventory System

The following selected transactions were completed by Green Lawn Supplies Co., which sells irrigation supplies primarily to wholesalers and occasionally to retail customers:

Required:

Journalize the entries to record the transactions of Green Lawn Supplies Co. For a compound transaction, if no entry is required, leave the entry box blank.

Describe what you think are the key elements of a modification to a contract that a contractor should be mindful of.

For example that the scope of the modification be well defined and understood or other key points

Provide 9 examples

Write your own numerical example and explain how Loeb-Magat (1979) Proposal works. How would you solve the known issues with this proposal? Explain

You registered your logo under the Trade Marks Act in May 1998. You are still setting up your business and have yet to use it. In January 2020,you discover that another company has started using the exact same trademark.Is there anything you cando about it?If so, what? If not, why not?

2,3,1
8,7,-3
1,2
Abc
0,4,3
-1,7,10

Develop a Python program which reads all the coefficient inputs from coeff.txt and find the “real” roots of the equations. The following requirements must be met:

• If there is no real root, then it must print “No real root”
• If the coefficients inputs are inappropriate, then it must print “equation is not valid”
• Roots are to be found using a function
• All the outputs are to be written to an output text file

Question 3 (1 mark) : Assume that your program has classes Family, House, LivingRoom, Bedroom,Bathroom, Kitchen. What is the most appropriate relationship among the above classes. Write a UML diagram that indicates your system architecture (classes and relationships).

Q8. Using a machine element , describe fatigue in engineering materials . Why is fatigue loading more dangerous than normal loading. As a design engineer, how can you prevent failure by fatigue.