FTX4086F ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TIME: 180 MINUTES 4 June 2012 MARKS: 140 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 1. PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. 2. Ensure that your name and student number appears on the cover of each Answer Book. Please complete this before the test commences. 3. Each Section is to be answered in a separate answer book and the answer book must be clearly marked. 4. All Answers must be done in ink‚
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ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is an income tax imposed by the United States federal government on individuals‚ corporations‚ estates and trusts. AMT is imposed at a nearly flat rate on the adjusted amount of taxable income above a certain threshold (also known as exemption). Note that this exemption is substantially higher than the exemption from regular income tax. Regular income tax is adjusted
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MKT 498 November 5‚ 2012 Delynn Byars Alternative Marketing Options In the following paper will learn about five alternative marketing options that Apple Inc. may use to promote their iPhone 4. One will see a ranking of a minimum of five marketing options‚ which may be known as categories of advertising‚ personal selling‚ public relations‚ and promotions. These marketing options will target individuals who are between the ages of 18-35‚ that mainly includes the youth population covering
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The Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan Ideological and practical significances After Harry Truman proposed the idea of a European Recovery Plan to the Congress‚ it was taken further by General Marshall. General Marshall joined office in January 1947 as the Secretary of State. Soon after General Marshall met with Stalin and came back to realise the urgency for American actions in retaliation. Marshall proposed aid to Europe on a vast scale‚ and invited the Europeans to respond. The way
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The Doctrine of The Last Things: Eschatology 1.Introduction The word eschatology means the study of the last things. It derives from eschatos (adjective) meaning last and logos meaning subject or word. Strictly speaking the eschaton is the last age. However‚ in another sense‚ whatever is in the future can generally be subsumed under the word. The first prophecy‚ speaking of the destruction of evil (Gen. 3:15) was strictly speaking an eschatological matter since evil will be defeated
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p The long Telegram and It’s impact on the Truman Doctrine George Kennan’s long telegram had many impacts on the American foreign policy. Its influence can be seen directly through the Truman Doctrine in 1947. The Long Telegram influenced Truman’s doctrine of containment‚ and it opened the eyes of many Washington officials as to how dangerous the Soviets and more specifically communism was. George Kennan’s Long Telegram was a reply as to why the Soviets weren’t supporting the World Bank and
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Natural Solutions As Alternative Mosquito Repellant Submission As Partial Fulfillment of the requirement in Research September 2012 Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Literature Natural Solutions The citronella plant is a very well loved plant‚ especially in the summer when its mosquito-repelling properties come in handy! Citronella is a common ingredient in insect repellant sprays and candles. It is also included in lotions
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AHS 230 Final Exam Fall 2010 1. Analyze how western (allopathic) medicine could benefit from incorporating more eastern (holistic) medicine. Use at least three specific examples. (6 points) Allopathic medicine could benefit from many of the principles of holistic medicine. One of the eight basic principles of holistic health care is that health requires an integration of mind‚ body and spirit. This idea is present in meditation and research suggests that those who meditate
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The Alternative Service Break in Alaska is a trip sponsored by North Carolina State University’s Center for Student Leadership‚ Ethics and Public Service (CSLEPS) office. This service break trip sends students to Hoonah‚ Alaska to volunteer in the local community. Activities include helping in Hoonah City Schools classrooms‚ assisting the local Boys and Girls Club‚ and visiting the Hoonah Senior Center. In her free time‚ she will be learning the Tlingit language as well as the local traditions and
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John Gunn indicated that there would be no difficulty for Southeastern to arrange the pound loan for Dozier through its correspondent bank in London. He believed that such a loan would be at 1.5% above the U.K. prime rate. Dozier Hedging Alternatives Forward Market Hedge: Dozier would purchase U.S. dollars under a forward contract. The contract would obligate Dozier to pay £1‚057‚500 in exchange for £1‚057‚500 x 1.4198 $/£ = $1‚501‚438.50 assuming the transaction was at the quoted 3-month
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