Week Two Individual Exercises 14-1. What are financial markets? What function do they perform? How would an economy be worse off without them? Financial markets are the instutions and procedures that enable transactions in all types of financial securities. The function of financial markets is to distribute the savings supply in an economyto those who demand the savings. Economic wealth would decrease and capital formation would be less if our economy didn’t have financial markets. 14-3
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Understanding business The business related laws in the United States intend to foster free‚ fair‚ balanced and effective business practices. Laws protecting consumers in the United States disallow unfair‚ deceptive and anti-competitive business practices. Despite significant legislative differences from one state to another‚ a major premise is that deceptive and unfair business practices are unethical and inappropriate (Cartewr‚ 2009). These laws constitute critical legal underpinnings for ethical
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ECO/372 Final Examination Study Guide This study guide prepares you for the Final Examination you complete in the last week of the course. It contains practice questions‚ which are related to each week’s objectives. Highlight the correct response‚ and then refer to the answer key at the end of this Study Guide to check your answers. Use each week’s questions as a self-test at the start of a new week to reflect on the previous week’s concepts. When you come across concepts that you are unfamiliar
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What happens when there is a surplus of imports brought into the U.S.? When the dollar value of goods and services imported into the United States exceeds the dollar value of goods and services exported to other countries from the U.S.‚ it creates what is called a surplus. When there is a surplus of imports that are brought into the United States‚ a deficit is created from the trade balance that occurs. Having a surplus of desired imports can create a lower price for the U.S. consumer and have a
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M E M O R A N D U M Re: Week 5 Reflection ________________________________________________________ This week marks the final week for this course. Team 5 has discussed the ethical implications involved with accounting principles and the importance of having regulations in place in order to maintain accuracy. The following addresses some situations that may lead to unethical accounting practices as well as the effects of such behavior. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is also addressed because of its
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Confirming Pages Understanding ECONOMICS and How It AFFECTS Business 2 LEARNING goals A f t e r y o u h a v e r e a d a n d s t u d i e d t h i s c h a p t e r‚ y o u s h o u l d b e a b l e t o 1 2 3 4 Explain basic economics. 5 Describe the economic system of the United States‚ including the significance of key economic indicators (especially GDP)‚ productivity‚ and the business cycle. 6 Contrast fiscal policy and monetary policy‚ and explain how each affects the economy. Explain what
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Supply Chain and Demand Model Michael Alberd‚ Sean Parrett‚ Patrice Watkins‚ Anndrea Barr ECO/372 March 30‚ 2015 Kathleen Byrne Supply Chain and Demand Model Supply chains and demand chains have different purposes but are similar in that they both need to work very closely together in order to be successful. Stakeholders need to possess a way to see what consumers will want to purchase and how much they will pay for it in the future. Stakeholders can be provided with a projection of information
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Week 2 Homework The world of business is fun and exciting for many entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs have found great success in the United States. Some businesses explore their possibilities when choosing to expand such as expanding globally and nationally. Whether they are expanding nationally or globally‚ this week’s assignments poses a few questions they must address before proceeding to the finish line of success: What cultural factors must US sports franchises overcome to increase popularity
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WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT WOULD INFLUENCE THE FEDERAL RESERVE IN ADJUSTING THE DISCOUNT RATE? Weak Economy. Low Employment Levels. High Prices Fluctuation. Low Economy Production Capacity. High Federal Funds Rates. HOW DOES THE DISCOUNT RATE AFFECT THE DECISIONS OF BANKS IN SETTING THEIR SPECIFIC INTEREST RATES? Lower Discount Rates: 1. Banks borrow more reserves 2. Increase in loan offers. 3. Lower interest rates . Increase Discount Rates: 1. Bank reserve decrease. 2. Fewer
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Week Four Discussion Questions What role does the environment play in preventing major chronic illness such as respiratory diseases and cancers? Are these environmental factors present where you live? * * Environment plays a big role in chronic illnesses because every time we go outside we are exposing our bodies to the sun and breathing air. Unprotected exposure to UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer. Pollution is bad for humans‚ the earth and animals.
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