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value, but for its economic value. In addition, this controversy of the penny being eliminated can do with the fact that some of those that benefit from the penny do not want the penny to be eliminated. For example, those who benefit greatly are the state of Tennessee as they are “ rich in zinc” which is used in making the coins (Source A). There are people that benefit in the production and circulation of the penny, but does that mean that those Americans that find pennies unnecessary need to…

PROPOSED MEANS TO ACHIEVE STATED RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Based on the researcher’s philosophy, methods and approach highlighted above, the following are means to achieve stated research objectives. OBJECTIVE 1: To examine the extent to which oil and gas companies engage in foreign currency transactions and translations and the impact of such on profitability. Proposed Means to Achieve this Objective The research will involve an investigation into aspects of the oil and gas industry value chain…

equilibrium, the forward rate differs from the spot rate by a sufficient amount to offset the interest rate differential between two currencies. This paper examines and does an empirical test of IRP between the United States and emerging China. I conclude that IRP does not hold between the United States and the emerging China economy. The arbitrage exists that investors can borrow from one country and deposit in another country. (DOES INTEREST RATE PARITY HOLD BETWEEN USA AND THE EMERGING…

Whether we like to admit or not, there are two sides to every coin. A head and a tail, a good and a bad. The same can be said for societies. For every utopia, there’s a dystopia lurking underneath that perfection. This is especially true in the society, Oceania, in George Orwell’s book, “1984.” In an attempt to to acquire perfect peace, equality, and compliance throughout their society, they government went through a huge “reform” into a communist society with very little of the freedoms we call…

1. Do you know that there is a difference in gold coins and jewellery? Some of them actually have more worth when melted down as compared to their counterparts. Members of American Numismatic Association can help you know the difference. 2. Purity of gold jewellery can be tested using an acid/scratch test, an electronic tester, or an X ray fluorescence scan. A Karat stamping may not just be enough to ensure the purity of the jewellery. 3. Do you know that unlike the stocks, the prices of Gold…

jugular” and dramatically increase the size of the position. They went from a $1.5 billion to a $10 billion position and other hedge funds jumped in on the action as well. In order to get profit the Quantum Fund used the short-selling technique: buy dollars or imminent revaluated Mark, short selling devalued pound. According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (2015), short selling can be defined as “…the sale of a stock that an investor does not own (…). Investors who sell stock…

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…

My Exciting Job When I was growing up I would volunteer for fundraisers, my community, and to help my dad and mom at their jobs, although, I wasn’t at the age to work legally. I started working at the very young age of fourteen years old and since then I have worked continuously with my only breaks being for vacations. I have had plenty of jobs in the last four years such as waiting tables, cooking, cleaning, and managing a restaurant, but there is only one job that has stuck in my mind. There…

unsuitable misfortunes. Adequate liquidity is reliant upon the foundation 's capacity to proficiently meet both expected and unforeseen money streams and security needs without antagonistically influencing either every day operations or the budgetary state of the organization. In addition, liquidity-risk management has the primary role to not only tentatively assess the requirement for funds to meet obligations and…

There are risks in international trade and transaction that any organisation may face, especially volatile exchange currency risk. The organisation should consider to control and manage the risks and capital for payments. In case the organisation has insufficient capital, they should consult the bank to borrow the money. Next, the organisation has to research and plan for the suitable payment method and expenditure phrasing that help the organisation to be able to keep the cash flow at maximum…