Now, It Is Time To Shift Gears And Focus On Literature That Addresses Business Swings

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Now, It Is Time To Shift Gears And Focus On Literature That Addresses Business Swings

Now, it is time to shift gears and focus on literature that addresses business swings and how the federal government and the Federal Reserve respond to economic conditions based on the different phases of the business cycle. Who is your favorite Economist or political figure who describes fiscally responsible tactics in which fiscal and monetary policies are enacted? During COVID-19 (2020-2022), which authors supported and/or opposed actions taken by the Federal Reserve and federal government? Can you explain whether the expansionary fiscal and monetary policy enacted during COVID-19 was beneficial to our domestic economy?

For this module week's ECONverstation, respond to the following prompts.

  • Identify a piece of literature that addresses economic business swings within our domestic economy.
  • Do authors tend to agree with actions taken by the federal government and the Federal Reserve?
  • Can you explain whether authors believe public policies during COVID-19 (2020-2022) promoted economic output in the United States? 

Support your post by incorporating concepts from this module week's readings as well as any additional literature or personal experience. All references should be documented using the current APA style.

     

    Objective: This Assignment Is Designed To Help You Apply Mathematical Skills In Analyzing Financial Statements

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    Objective: This Assignment Is Designed To Help You Apply Mathematical Skills In Analyzing Financial Statements

     

    Objective:

    This assignment is designed to help you apply mathematical skills in analyzing financial statements and utilize technology in financial analysis.

    Resource:

    The 10-K report is an essential annual financial document that publicly traded companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This detailed report covers a company's financial performance, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and an extensive review of business operations, risks, and management's perspective. It serves as a critical tool for investors, analysts, and regulators to assess a company's financial stability, strategic direction, and overall business health. To delve into the specifics, access The Coca-Cola Company's (NYSE: KO) 2021 Annual Report through this link Links to an external site. to an external site or refer to the attached Coca-Cola 2021 10K-2.pdf

    Actions. Familiarize yourself with the annual report's structure, particularly focusing on Item 8, which encompasses Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. It's crucial to read and understand Coca-Cola’s financial statements thoroughly.

    Assignment:

    Financial Ratio Calculation - Utilize Excel to calculate Coca-Cola's financial ratios for 2020, including the current ratio, debt ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, times-interest-earned ratio, profit margin ratio, and gross profit percentage. A template Excel file (Assignment – Financial Statement Analysis-1.xlsx Download Assignment – Financial Statement Analysis-1.xlsx), already incorporating the company's income statement and balance sheet, along with the calculated ratios for 2021, is provided for guidance. 

    Submit the updated 'Financial Statement Analysis' with the 2020 financial ratios as your completed assignment.

    Here are some helpful videos to guide you in using Excel:

    1. Excel Project Video: Constructing a Formula & Using the SUM FunctionLinks to an external site.

    2. Excel Project Video: Copying a Formula Using the Fill Handle & Relative Cell ReferencesLinks to an external site.

    3. Excel Project Video: How to Enter AnswersLinks to an external site.

    4. Excel Project Video: Using Arithmetic Operators in ExcelLinks to an external site.

    5. Excel Project Video: How to Navigate a Worksheet/Workbook & How to Save a FileLinks to an external site.

    This tutorial provides a detailed introduction to Excel, perfect for those starting out: https://youtu.be/LgXzzu68j7M

    Link:  Inline XBRL Viewer (sec.gov) 

     

    Module 2 Discussion  Jeff Bezos Is Willing To Lose Customers For The Sake Of

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    Module 2 Discussion  Jeff Bezos Is Willing To Lose Customers For The Sake Of

    Module 2 Discussion 

    Jeff Bezos is willing to lose customers for the sake of the "Black Lives Matter" cause.  Read the article by clicking on the link below, then share your perspectives. Ensure you inform your perspective by reading other articles and commentaries on the issue. 

    Link!

    https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/jeff-bezos-lose-customers-black-lives-matter-george-floyd

    NO AI, CHEGG, BRAINY, ETC.

    200 WORDS +

       

      Job Post Discovery:

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      Job Post Discovery:

       

      1. Job Post Discovery:
        • Search for a job posting related to accounting that interests you. This could be in any area of accounting that you find appealing – such as public accounting, corporate accounting, tax, audit, forensic accounting, etc.
        • You can use job search websites like Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or any other professional job listing platforms.
      2. Discussion Post:
        • Share the link to the job posting or provide a summary of the job description in your discussion post.
        • Explain Why: In a minimum of 150+ words, discuss why this particular job caught your interest. Consider aspects like the job responsibilities, the skills required, the company, the industry, potential career growth, or how it aligns with your personal career aspirations or academic interests.

         

        Create A Presentation For A Small Business Plan To Enter A Foreign Market.  You Can

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        Create A Presentation For A Small Business Plan To Enter A Foreign Market.  You Can

        Create a presentation for a small business plan to enter a foreign market.  You can team up with another student if you wish. Your presentation can be in PowerPoint or Google Slides or PDF format. Be prepared to make your presentation to the class. Your business can be a startup of your own creation or an international expansion of an existing US business. Your business strategy should address the following:

        • What country would you select?  Why?
        • What is your company’s competitive advantage?
        • What would be your mode of entry into that foreign market? 
        • What would be the major risks?
        • What is the host country’s attitude toward your company? At the government level, at the customer level? How receptive and appreciative is the host country toward your company’s business?

           

          Page  Visit The U.S. Department Of Health And Human Service’S Ahrqlinks To An External

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          Page  Visit The U.S. Department Of Health And Human Service’S Ahrqlinks To An External

          1 PAGE

           Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's AHRQLinks to an external site. web page, Will It Work Here? A Decisionmaker's Guide to Adopting InnovationsLinks to an external site..

          • Review issues and trends in the quality and efficiency of health care delivery in the United States.
          • Compare and contrast alternative health care delivery in terms of efficiency.
          • Determine ways in which Lean and Six Sigma can be applied in healthcare delivery. Provide a rationale for your response.

             

            You are tasked with the responsibility of writing a 1-2 page position paper  on the

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            You are tasked with the responsibility of writing a 1-2 page position paper  on the

            You are tasked with the responsibility of writing a 1-2 page position paper  on the subject: Should We Permit A Market In The Selling and Buying Human Kidneys? To aid in the completion of the task, you are required to read and digest a classis argument in favor of such a market that was advanced by Gary S. Becker. More particularly, your position paper should Accurately summarize the economic argument that Becker uses to advance and support his argument. Be especially alert to any economic concepts and/or principles that he employs Cite data relevant to this issue and hyperlink the source(s) from which the data is drawn: How many people die each year from the inability to secure a kidney? Is Kidney disease more prevalent amongst some demographic groups than others? Identify, retrieve, and read one article that opposes the argument advanced by people like Becker. Be sure to identify to identify any economic or moral principles that the author uses to support her/his position. Provide your instructor with a hyperlink to all sources. Take a position and be able to briefly defend that position.Micro_Market_In_Kidneys_GaryBecker-13.docx

            The monetary system in any economy facilitates trade and allows people to trade more efficiently

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            The monetary system in any economy facilitates trade and allows people to trade more efficiently

            The monetary system in any economy facilitates trade and allows people to trade more efficiently, as compared to a barter economy. In the United States, the monetary authority is the Federal Reserve System (also referred to as the Federal Reserve, or informally, as the Fed.)  For this assignment, use the information presented in the textbook and the Fed’s website (http://www.federalreserve.gov/) when addressing the questions below. What are the requirements for something to be considered money? Why does the dollar have value? What does the money supply consist of and what are the respective amounts in the total money supply for the United States? What are the primary functions of the Fed? What role does the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) play in our economy? What role do the financial institutions (commercial banks and other institutions) play in our financial system? What is meant by the term fractional-reserve banking in our system? What are the implications for consumers? What are the tools available to the FED for controlling the money supply? Which are used most often? Which are most effective? How does the money multiplier help to determine the effects of monetary policy? What are the pros and cons of using monetary policy, as opposed to the use of fiscal policy, for implementing economic policies and practices?

            The Allied Group intends to expand the company’s operation by making significant investments in several

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            The Allied Group intends to expand the company’s operation by making significant investments in several

            The Allied Group intends to expand the company’s operation by making significant investments in several opportunities available to the group. Accordingly, the group has identified a need for additional financing in preferred and new common stock and new bond issues. The (Krf) risk-free rate for the company is 7%, and the appropriate tax rate is 40%. Also, the beta coefficient for the company is 1.3 and the market risk premium (Km) is 12%. New Debt (Kd) The company has been advised that new bonds can be sold on the market at par ($1000) with an annual coupon of 8%, for 30 years. New Common Stock Market analysis has determined that given the positive history of the firm, new common stock can be sold at $29 per share, with the last dividend being paid of $2.25 per share. The growth rate on any new common stock has been estimated at a constant rate of 15% per year for the next 3 years. Preferred Stock New Preferred Stock can be issued with an annual dividend of 10% of par and is paid annually and currently, would sell for $90 per share. Tasks: Using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), discuss and calculate the cost of new common stock (Ks). What would the dividend yield as a percentage (i.e., per dividend payment divided by the book value of a share of stock) today and a year from now if the dividend growth rate is 12%? What is the after-tax cost as a percentage (e.g., interest rate) of new debt today? What are your recommendations for raising capital based on your answers to the above questions plus considering other factors (e.g., current and potential changes in the economy locally, regionally, nationally, and worldwide, changes in the demand and/or supply plus cost of materials, skilled labor, management and/or leadership, changes in interest, tax, inflation and/or supply of investment capital)? Submission Details: Submit your 2- to 3-page paper in Microsoft Word, using APA style.

            Task: Research the AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment FDI confidence index and

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            Task: Research the AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment FDI confidence index and

            Task: Research the A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence index and provide additional information regarding how the index is constructed.  Refer to the website: https://globaledge.msu.edu/global-resources/rankings (Links to an external site.) Based on the index, what factors are considered important in regards to attracting FDI?   Search for the AT Kearney FDI index link Gather additional information from other online or print sources about the AT Kearney index   Submission Instructions: Complete your task on a word document – minimum one page. Submit the assignment here by 6:00 PM EST Saturday.