Category: Economics

 
1. Give a brief, clear description of your chosen outcome variable (Ideal number of children). This description must include a verbatim quote of the question as it was asked on the General Social Survey, a description of how people answered it (what answers were possible?) and what you think those answers mean. (2 points)
2. Discuss the explanatory variable that you have chosen (Total family income) , including a quote of the second question as it was asked on the General Social Survey and a description of how people answered it, as for the outcome variable. (2 points)
3. Write about your theory for WHY your explanatory variable should explain differences in answers people gave to your outcome variable. As part of this explanation you should discuss the article(s) you located using JSTOR, and cite the articles in your text as discussed in class. Every cited article must have a bibliographic reference at the end of the text section of your report.(3 points)
4. Evaluate the empirical pattern that you find in the crosstabulation you obtained from the General Social Survey data. Are the columns of answers to your outcome question different for different categories of your explanation? Describe how answers to your outcome variable differed for people giving different answers to your explanatory variable. (2 points)
5. Include a reference in the text to your table constructed from those results, and include the table itself on a separate page at the end of the essay*. (3 points)
6. Compare the pattern you have found to what you have learned about this supposed relationship from your JSTOR-cited articles. Present your conclusions about how well your explanation works in predicting the differences among people you studied. Were you right? What else might be at work in this situation?

 
In reference to cost-benefit analysis, Peters states the following. “Cost-benefit analysis has been referred to as ‘nonsense on stilts.’ This rather rude description implies that there are so many assumptions involved in the calculations, and so many imponderables about the future effects of projects, that cost-benefit analysis is the functional equivalent of witchcraft in the public sector. Although phrased in exaggerated language, this criticism is to some degree well taken. It is difficult, if not impossible, to know the value of eliminating an externality, just as it is difficult to know just how much life, health, and snail darters are worth economically (Peters, 2010, p. 457).”

As such, your assignment is to do some outside research on the policy area you have chosen for your final project. You may find actual information in the Policy Agendas Project  but if not, you will need to do a little extra research (which can be incorporated into the final paper). Apply critical thinking skills to address the following questions:

Explain why the cost-benefit analysis process in your policy area. Can it be described as an attempt to employ rational decision-making processes?
How is your policy budgeted? How much is being authorized and spent? Note: You can use the policy agendas data here, particularly the graphing, and ask for budget figures. What arguments are used to make it politically accepted as a budgetary expense? How have political debates over budgeting in your area played out? That is, what are the arguments for increasing and/or decreasing the amount allocated and spent?
In the lesson material, the cost-benefit analysis procedure is described as being composed of 4 basic concepts: 1) Determining costs and benefits; 2) assigning value; 3) discounting; and 4) Choosing among alternatives. Earlier in this course, you identified various alternatives in the policy process related to your policy choice (this was explicit or implicit in the agenda setting phase). Choose any two of them and perform a cost-benefit analysis on the two (if you can identify the two most likely scenarios, i.e. the one that was finally passed and the one that was its most closely contested alternative, do it on these alternatives).
Finally, what else could be provided to the policy-makers and the general public to enhance the quality of their policy selection as it specifically relates to your policy choice?

 

Address the following questions:
The principal economic questions in your paper as a whole.
The policy relevance of your paper as a whole.
Title, authors and date for the paper you are presenting.
Main economic question in this paper – only needed if a subset of questions described at start of presentation
Policy relevance of this particular paper – only needed if a subset of policies described at start of presentation
Data and estimation methods
Main Results and Conclusion
Policy Implications
Internal and External Strengths and weaknesses
Discussion Questions based on possible weaknesses in methods

 
1. Give a brief, clear description of your chosen outcome variable (Ideal number of children). This description must include a verbatim quote of the question as it was asked on the General Social Survey, a description of how people answered it (what answers were possible?) and what you think those answers mean. (2 points)
2. Discuss the explanatory variable that you have chosen (Total family income) , including a quote of the second question as it was asked on the General Social Survey and a description of how people answered it, as for the outcome variable. (2 points)
3. Write about your theory for WHY your explanatory variable should explain differences in answers people gave to your outcome variable. As part of this explanation you should discuss the article(s) you located using JSTOR, and cite the articles in your text as discussed in class. Every cited article must have a bibliographic reference at the end of the text section of your report.(3 points)
4. Evaluate the empirical pattern that you find in the crosstabulation you obtained from the General Social Survey data. Are the columns of answers to your outcome question different for different categories of your explanation? Describe how answers to your outcome variable differed for people giving different answers to your explanatory variable. (2 points)
5. Include a reference in the text to your table constructed from those results, and include the table itself on a separate page at the end of the essay*. (3 points)
6. Compare the pattern you have found to what you have learned about this supposed relationship from your JSTOR-cited articles. Present your conclusions about how well your explanation works in predicting the differences among people you studied. Were you right? What else might be at work in this situation?

 
My argument should be “Nigeria cannot fight corruption alone”
Paper should be 7 pages single spaced

 
The development of Yiwu market from the last 2 decades and it’s rise to a global market and the influence on the chinese economy as well as the world. the profitability of Yiwu market in world and perception of the quality of product sold from this market.

 

Objective

Preparation for and activities during this seminar will help you to develop and deepen your understanding of:
exchange rate exposures/risks; and
the effects (especially strategic effects) that XR movements can have on companies that engage in cross-border collaborations.
This will directly contribute to your ability to address Q4 in the assignment.Preparation for and activities during this seminar will help you to develop and deepen your understanding of:

exchange rate exposures/risks; and
the effects (especially strategic effects) that XR movements can have on companies that engage in cross-border collaborations.
This will directly contribute to your ability to address Q4 in the assignment.
Preparation
1. Attend the lectures on Raising Finance and Multinational Tax and Risk
2. Revise the slides and recommended reading from the lectures
3. Read the following material:

a. Dhanani, A. (2003) ‘Foreign exchange risk management: a case in the mining industry’, The British Accounting Review, 35(1), pp. 35-63. (You are only required to read the followingsections: ‘Introduction’, ‘Prior Literature’ and ‘The case: ABC plc’)
b. Pan, Y. (2002) ‘Equity Ownership in International Joint Ventures: The Impact of Source Country Factors’, Journal of International Business Studies, 33(2), pp. 375-384.
NB: Use NORA and/or google scholar to find these academic papers!
4. Familiarise yourself with any terminology that is still unclear
5. Start collecting information from assessment case and academic literature relating to XRs.

6. Download and print the attached case study/seminar brief and bring it to the seminar (you are not expected to complete it before the seminar!).
You are given a short case study relating to XR exposure, risk and movements. In small groups (your seminar tutor will allocate you), you will work through a variety of tasks, making calculations and particularly discussing strategic implications of XR movements. After every task, there will be a short plenary session/discussion and the tutor will present the results of calculations and summarise the key points from the discussions.

Following this case study, you will be able to apply your learning to the context of cross-country collaborations (such as M&A, JV or others): you will remain in your groups and identify possible ways, in which XR movements affect cross-country collaborations.
This will also be followed by a tutor-facilitated plenary discussion. Your tutor will then indicate further suggested reading useful for Q4 of the assignment.

 
You are expected to write 3000 words maximum and choose one of topic. This task aims to assess your skill and critical analytical ability to examine issues involved in the topic with adequate support and acknowledgement. Marks will be awarded based on the following assessment criteria:
• A well structured response based on issues raised in the topic
• Originality of the work devoid of plagiarism
• Accurate identification and analysis of issues through the use of primary and secondary sources
• Appropriate application of relevant laws and international standards to the context
• Critical evaluation and efficient use of information
• Concise and logical approach to address relevant aspects
• Clear demonstration of knowledge and correct written expression
• The degree of persuasion/depth of research evidenced from your argument
• Proper referencing and acknowledgement of sources

 
You are expected to write 3000 words maximum and choose one of topic. This task aims to assess your skill and critical analytical ability to examine issues involved in the topic with adequate support and acknowledgement. Marks will be awarded based on the following assessment criteria:
• A well structured response based on issues raised in the topic
• Originality of the work devoid of plagiarism
• Accurate identification and analysis of issues through the use of primary and secondary sources
• Appropriate application of relevant laws and international standards to the context
• Critical evaluation and efficient use of information
• Concise and logical approach to address relevant aspects
• Clear demonstration of knowledge and correct written expression
• The degree of persuasion/depth of research evidenced from your argument
• Proper referencing and acknowledgement of sources

Have attached the task. For task 1 you must complete THREE spreadsheets. Then also send THREE spreadsheets with the formulas.

For task 2 you must use the additional/rider clauses to the cal charter party/CoA (Volcoa) sheet. I have also attached other stuff you may need.

You are operations assistant for a dry bulk ship owner, responsible for the commercial operation of the company�s supramax bulk carriers. The company is considering bidding for the annual shipment of coal to Pakistan Steel Terminal at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi.

The tender notice contract invites freight offers (US$ per tonne) for the transport of 850,000 tonnes (�10% CHOPT) of coal to Pakistan Steel IOC Terminal, by shipment size of 50,000t (�10% CHOPT) from three loading ports as follows:
????? Port Gladstone (Australia)
???? Port Newcastle (Australia)
???? Port Roberts Bank (Canada)
450,000 tonnes 200,000 tonnes 200,000 tonnes.
Write a report for the Operations Manager, which includes the following:
TASK 1 (30%)
Calculate the cost per tonne of coal for a round voyage from each load port to the Pakistan Steel Terminal and return, based on shipment size 50,000t plus 10%. Calculate the Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) for each round voyage, assuming CoA freight rate of $25 per tonne from Gladstone and Newcastle and $35 per tonne from Roberts Bank. Determine the maximum ship deadweight on each round voyage and the minimum number of ships required to complete the CoA.
TASK 2 (20%)
Summarise the ship owner�s obligations and liabilities in the �Additional/Rider clauses to the coal charter party/CoA (Volcoa)�, in respect of:
a. Requirements for ships on the CoA.
b. Nominating ships
c. Notice of arrival at the load and discharge ports.
d. Cargo operations in port.
All statements must be referenced to the relevant clause.
TASK 3 (30%)
Recommend, with reasons, whether the company should submit a bid for this contract. In making your recommendation, discuss factors such as ship costs and revenue over the contract period (including the implications of the charterer�s option to ship 50,000t less 10%), clauses of concern, current and future freight market conditions and any other considerations.
REPORT (20%)
The report will be marked on structure, presentation and writing style. Report format is to be used, e.g. Executive Summary; Contents; Introduction; Terms of Reference; Results of Tasks 1, 2 & 3; Conclusions; Reference List and Appendices. Referencing and reference list in Harvard style. The Appendices should include the spread sheets, spread sheet formulae, fuel price list and port cost calculations.

TASK 1 : 3 SPREADSHEETS ONE FOR EACH PORT

TASK 2 : 1 PAGE OF WRITING

TASK 3 : THIS IS THE REMMENDATIONS. 3 PAGES MINUMUM