3. Analysis (Note: analysis points are based on my own research. Even thought some references are same as Cochrane’s article, it has been cited from respective journals and websites, and not from the article) 3.1. Analysis of runs and run-prone assets Cochrane defined run-prone assets based on the characteristics drawn by Diamond & Dybvig (1983). Diamond & Dybvig (1983) created a model to study the economics of banking and associated policy disputes. According to Diamond & Dybvig (1983) during a…
If these standards did not exist, then companies could publish any information they like to entice investors and creditors to contribute to the organization. These standards allow investors and creditors to compare companies within an industry to each other. The standards ensure reports published by competing business contain the same types of information. “Companies are expected to follow general accepted…
legal distinction between her and the bookstore. Beth is her bookstore, and the bookstore is Beth. So, she doesn't have to worry about a board of directors or shareholders. Beth is the one and only boss answerable to no one but her customers and creditors. This also makes it easy for Beth to cash out and sell her bookstore when she wants to do so.…
When analyzing the four gospels in the bible it is likely that Mark’s gospel was written first. It is agreed that Luke’s gospel borrowed text from Mark, therefore Luke “most probably used Mark as his primary source.” (Muddiman 134) There are instances in which Luke’s gospel differs from Mark, changing some aspects, and omitting others. In these instances, it is possible that some of these are derived from the gospel of Matthew. Furthermore, Luke adds to the gospel of Mark many occurrences which…
FASB issued an update to the guidance for reporting on discontinued operations that requires the disclosure of disposals of components of an entity. In April 2014, FASB published ASU 2014-08 that revised the definition of a discontinued operation found in FASB ASC 205-20. The ASU 2014-08 also highlighted the need for additional disclosures about disposal transactions that do not fall under the criteria for discontinued operations. Therefore, any entity that follows U.S. GAAP is affected by the…
revamp the current retail strategy, which would help greatly. The company filed for bankruptcy on the 23rd of September in 2010, getting rid of more than $1 billion of debt/liability. Some 54.8% of voter participants in a weekly poll done, said creditors shouldn't lend the company funds any more, while 45.2 % are still hopeful that Blockbuster will be able to make a comeback, and with more funds. Recently, the deadline to file a bankruptcy and restructuring plan was extended until the 21st of…
agreements, protection from discrimination, wages and health and safety. Corporate law applies to the rights, relations and conduct of persons and business firms. It looks upon how corporations, stakeholders, shareholders, directors, employees, creditors, and other investors such as end user, general public, and the environment interact with one another. Corporate law is a sub group of companies’ law. It is often considered to be a sector of civil law and deals…
This also had an impact of the company’s shareholders, creditors, and other stakeholders. The CNBC news show, “The Big Lie: Inside the Rise and Fraud of WorldCom, “exposed several key participates, including the then-chairman of AT&T and Sprint (Faber, 2003). The “big lie” was promoted through a spreadsheet…
The complaint should be dismissed because the recapture fee is determined by the fair market price less than the maximum allowable resell price equaling the Price difference (recapture fee). New Jersey's Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. §§ 52:27D-301 to 52:27D-329.19, is a statutory scheme intended to ensure that municipalities fulfill their constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing to New Jersey's low-and moderate-income residents. Under the Act, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage…
Should college education be free? Education has always been a necessity, but in today’s society it is impossible to get ahead without it. A Higher education is no longer a luxury for the privileged, but a necessity for a better life and economic opportunity in America’s global economy. Jobs can travel anywhere in the world and education, and skill can determine an individual’s success. President Barack Obama says, “By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college…