Collateralized debt obligation

1. INTRODUCTION In this project, it is analyzed a potential investment in a second- hand vessel. Assuming we are an investor who is willing to buy a Panamax bulk carrier. In the beginning we will present some general information regarding investment and motives, S&P market, the price and the factors which determine it and characteristics of investment in ships. Secondly, we will make a presentation/comparison of advantages and disadvantages of investing in new-buildings or second- hand vessels…

Neutrality of Money: A Criticism Neutrality of money is a widespread if rather flawed assumption which underpins much of mainstream macroeconomics. Political economists disagree with this assumption due to the endogenous nature of monetary supply, encompassing reverse causation and exogenous interest rates. It would be inappropriate to discuss neutrality of money or the rejection thereof without first discussing money itself. At its most basic, money is something deemed by an economy to…

It is true, that the United States Housing Market can be “unpredictable, volatile and cyclical.” I believe it is crucial to familiarize ourselves with the past mistakes so that we can set up precautions and measures to ensure that another housing disaster does not occur. In the 1980s, we were faced with what was called the Savings and Loan Crisis. According to Kenneth J. Robinson, author of his article, Savings and Loan Crisis, “In the 1980s, the financial sector suffered through a period of…

I will be examining the risks of the student loan bubble. Over the last 5 years the American federal reserve bank has increased spending on federal student loans over 1,000%. From $100 billion to over $1 trillion dollars. According to Kate Hardiman from University of Notre Dame “Economists believe the amount of federal money allocated to student loans shown in this graph is highly “unsustainable.””. With the increasingly large amount of risky student loans being given out its not going to be…

pieces of paper that are supposed to provide us opportunities and make our American Dreams a reality. My parents did not come from rich families, and yet they and their numerous siblings managed to receive higher education without incurring student debt with the help of their parents. But the same cannot be said for me, my sister, or anyone trying to receive higher education today. No matter how much they want to pay for my college education, my parents simply cannot afford to pay college…

In response to Rip Curl’s inquiry to issue bonds in Switzerland, this report aims to cover the positive and negative aspects of such a solution and attempt to determine a solution that will be the most feasible. Although the interest rates in Switzerland are relatively low compared to those in Australia, by issuing these bonds overseas, Rip Curl are inherently taking in risks associated with the market that may include: - Foreign currency risk - Inflation risk By relying on the exchange rate…

Mastering debt management is a necessary aspect of making your money work for you. A good place to start on your road to Financial Freedom is learning debt management and to begin you have to know the difference between good debt and bad debt. First let me give you some definitions: Good Debt: Any debt where the cost of the debt will be surpassed by the profits that are made by whatever it is that you took on the debt to buy is good debt. Bad Debt: Any debt where the cost of the debt will…

Most people have seen depictions of Lady Justice, the blindfolded personification of the legal system. She holds a balance scale in one hand and a sword in the other. The depiction is intended to show that the legal system is blind to wealth, race, fame, identity, status and power, that the evidence will be weighed in an impartial manner and that punishment will be meted out to the guilty. Lady Justice is an allegorical personification that dates to ancient times and spans many cultures. A…

Senior year has a different structure for everyone, some view it as a time to complete extra credits for college, to prepare to enter into the work force while others view it as a time to relax before they take the next step of life. No matter which path they choose all seniors will have one thing in common, soon the 'll all be in the real world and facing real world problems. In most cases a graduating senior can find the slope of a line and even find the midpoint between two points, but are…

understanding and writing ability has grown tremendously which has made writing a much easier task. Furthermore, I have gained the ability to find perspective on new things and have also gained perspective on topics happening around me, like the student loan debt crisis. Additionally, I have learned how to take new perspective and utilize it to build an argument. Finally, the other major insight that I gained had to do with my personal future. The research that I have done has not only made me…