Economic Developments

Topic: The impact of transport in economic developments of the transition country analysed using SPSS 19 or 21
Number of pages: 30 pages
 Dissertation
Topic category: Statistics
Academic level: Ph.D.
Paper instructions:
Check analysis (SPSS version 19 or 21) prepared, there are two methods, and the first method is based on the variables that are included in this equation which are based on the aforementioned factors, with respect to the statistical data that are made available by the governments. The variables impact the transport infrastructure of the Balkan Countries in such a way that it includes the civil and industrial economies for the countries.

The statistical data are true and correct as of the March 2016, and some adjustments have been made such as the assumptions of the possible values that are not present which is required for the study. These assumptions and projections are based on the general theoretical knowledge that is currently available about the countries concerned. The data that have been analysed and simulated are properly tabled and graphed in the following pages.

The data from March 2013 until 2030 is predicted and I already prepared with TREND Excel.

The second method is with variables, regression, Correlations and ECON.

Required;

1. To cheek the analyses (SPSS v19 or 21) two methods, to check interpretations for the results of analyses

2. To compare the two methods provided,

3. To propose and justify which method is best as reality.

4. To write minimum 5 pages conclusions and

5. To reason what is contributed of this analyses for country in transitions, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Croatia and Bulgaria Macedonia.

 

Econometrics.

1. Listen to the Joshua Angrist EconTalk podcast:

http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2014/12/joshua_angrist.html

Write a second one page, double-space summary of the podcast.  Report on what Joshua Angrist is addressing and how it relates to causation.  Define the four econometric methods that he discusses for trying to isolate causal effects using cross sectional data.  For full credit, you must fill the page with substantive observations.
2. Listen to the Ed Leamer EconTalk podcast:

http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2010/05/leamer_on_the_s.html

Write a one page, double-space summary of the podcast.  Report on what Ed Leamer is addressing and how it relates to model specification.  For full credit, you must fill the page with substantive observations that relate to the econometrics that we’ve done so far this semester.

Corporate Finance

Assignment task

Select a company listed on an internationally recognised and well established Stock Exchange.  Discuss how successful the company has been at delivering value to its shareholders over the past 5 years.
 Complete an EVA analysis of your company for the last 5 years. Clearly show your work rather than using final EVA numbers from another source.
 Analyse the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of the company for the past 5 years, including any key events and compare with a similar company or appropriate benchmark. Undertake a current valuation of the equity in this company, using the following methods:
 Net Asset Value.
 Comparable Ratios (e.g. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA). You will need to look at both past results and comparable firms to analyse and justify an appropriate valuation. Note that simply multiplying the current ratio by the recent earnings (or book value or EBITDA) is not sufficient.
 Discounted Free Cash Flow. You will need to forecast each component of free cash flow (e.g. Sales, costs, capex, etc.) for at least 5 years of forecast cash flows and estimate a terminal value, and then discount
. Make sure to justify all of your assumptions. You can find information to support your forecasts from sources including the MD&A section of the company’s annual report (or its competitors), news stories, industry trade publications and government or think tank studies on the industry.
Videos on how to estimate cost of capital and how to forecast free cash flow can be found in Blackboard under the appropriate Unit. Attempt to reconcile any differences in value that you obtain by using these different methods and state, with reasons, what value you think is correct for the company. You must clearly explain all of your assumptions used in the valuations.
Choice of company; Choose a listed company on a major stock exchange (e.g. London, New York, Tokyo, Mumbai) for which you can access the share price data over the past 5 years. Large companies will provide financial data on the websites, often under a section titled ‘investors’. More information on choosing an appropriate company can be found in the formative assessments.
Guidelines: The report should include:
 a key point summary of your conclusions
 graphical illustration, where appropriate
 a bibliography of sources of information used and references to texts or other material drawn upon.
You should follow Harvard referencing guidelines
 detailed tables, extracts or copies of financial information should be placed in the appendices if they are necessary to understand your report. You should only include appendices if you refer to them in the body of the report. You do not need to include the entire financial statements.
 You should not embed spreadsheets in the Word document as they will not be seen by the marker. You should only copy those tables which are important for the reader to understand your work. Introduction to the Module, MBA 11 Financial data available includes the FAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy) database maintained in the  School of Management library.
Other special reports, for example, Company Focus, are available from the Financial Times Share Service, or brokers’ circulars issued from time to time by the broking arm of numerous finance houses. Data can also be found online from the company websites, yahoo.com, Bloomberg.com and other internet sources.

Digital Strategy & Conversion Rate Optimisation

Digital Strategy & Conversion Rate Optimisation

Details of the assignment are outlined below:

Aim of the module
This module provides insight into how organisations can implement digital marketing capabilities into strategic marketing planning. It outlines how an understanding and analysis of the macro- and micro-environments can enable organisations to assess the impact of the disruptive digital landscape in delivering objectives, in order to develop strategic recommendations. It provides recognition of how creating digital marketing mixes can enable organisations to respond with agility to market needs. It examines how the management of digital channels and the application of key digital measures help to achieve business objectives.

Keynesian View Paper

The Keynesian view focuses heavily on aggregate demand. Keynesian’s view increased government spending as a way to directly increase aggregate demand. Keynesians argue that the correct use of an expansive or restrictive fiscal policy can control the economic conditions of a country.
Write a 2-3 page paper that addresses the following.

To achieve maximum points for content and analysis, the following elements need thoroughly addressed.

 Compare and contrast the Keynesian View to current U.S. fiscal policy.
 Discuss how the stimulus that was done in 2008-2010 relates to the Keynesian View.
 Analyze if a stimulus approach helps the economic position of the country in the long term.
 Provide at least three sources. Citations to the video, textbook, Bible, and dictionary should be provided on top of the required three sources.

The Bible does not have to be listed in the References page, but does have to be cited in-text.
 Use the Paper Writing rubric provided in the syllabus to ensure you have met all of the criteria.

Does Speculation of Futures of Food Commodities Affect its Underlying Spot Price?

 
Topic: Does Speculation of Futures affect Food Prices?

So – tested to see if volatility of future prices affected the spot price.

Now – I would like the Granger Causality Tests

Results and Discussion – for 3 commodities (wheat, sugar and corn)

Data found in Excel uploaded.

Uploaded – GARCH Results and Discussion.
The Methodology for GARCH.

Could I please ask for:
2 and a half pages – Results and Discussion, and 1 and a half page – Methodology with Granger Causality Test, to add onto existing (GARCH). Please have a look at the existing methodology.

Its important I have the Methodology for the Granger Tests to add to current Methodology, along with the results and discussion to add to the “Results and Discussion” section

Spreadsheet analysis {input & actuals section}

 
Over all financial analysis for REAL  using The 4 main financial equations to forecast growth for sustaining positive cash flow and increasing TOTAL EQUITY

a. % change in volume= – % changes in price/ {CM% + % in price} for {REAL McCoy & McCoy Lite}
b. Variance = OMi – OMj
c. Dupoint model
Net income/sales x sales/assets = Net income/assets x asset/ equity = Net
income/equity
d. Cash flow = Change in cash = Operating CF + Investing CF + Financing CF
ADDITIONALLY,
Margin, Markup, revenue, operating profit, net income, fixed production cost,
gross profit margin, average variable cost, average fixed cost, average total cost,
contribution margin per unit & returns on sale.

business economics

 
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Part A
Q1. What is opportunity cost? Describe some of the opportunity costs when you decide to do the following.
a. Attend college instead of taking a job
b. Ride a bus instead of driving your car
Total marks for question:11
Q2. Define price elasticity of demand. Explain how you will use it to define an ‘inferior good’?
Give two examples of an inferior good.
Total marks for question:11
Q3. Explain the differences between demand pull and cost push inflation.
Total marks for question:11
Q4. Define what the multiplier is. Which is more effective, tax multiplier or Government expenditure multiplier? Explain your answer.
Total marks for question:11
Q5. Identify the key factors causing a change in the demand for currency.
Total marks for question:11

Part B Answer either question a) or b) within each question.
Q1) Thames water PLC is the only company supplying water in the south east of UK, operating in fourteen countries. It offers water and wastewater services, supplying around 2,600 million litres of tap water to 9 million customers and removing and treating more than 4 billion litres of sewage for 15 million customers.
With reference to appropriate diagrams, answer only one of the two questions:
a) Explain the factors that affect the demand for water services. Discuss the “price elasticity of demand” for this service: is it elastic or inelastic? Justify your answer.
b) Identify the market structure that best explains this market. Considering water services have strong economies of scale, would it be more or less beneficial to have more than one company supplying these services in the south east.
Total marks for question:22
Q2) It seems that Britain is recovering from the economic crisis. It is thought that UK’s GDP will grow by 2.7% in 2015. However, budget surplus will only be achieved by 2018
With reference to appropriate diagrams answer one of the two questions:
a) Explain how businesses in UK might be affected by this economic growth
b) Explain what a budget surplus is and how British government could achieve that situation
Total marks for question:23
Total marks for section 2: 45