Assignment for my macroeconomics class covering fiancial markets, financial intermediaries & institutions, the federal government deficit as well as time value money concepts.
The document summarizes the Loanable Funds theory, which describes how household savings are made available to borrowers through financial institutions and markets. According to the theory, savings are the source of loanable funds that are supplied to the loanable funds market. Demand for loanable funds comes from borrowing by firms, individuals, and the government. When the supply and demand for loanable funds is in equilibrium, it guarantees that total spending in the economy will match total income, according to Say's Law. The interest rate adjusts to clear the loanable funds market.
What is Liability Driven Investing - FPA NY 2011Brent Burns
The document discusses liability-driven investing (LDI), which matches investment assets to future liabilities. It describes how splitting assets into multiple sub-portfolios for different purposes like bonds for income and stocks for growth can help clients better understand their allocation strategy. Individual bonds are preferable to bond funds for LDI because they are not subject to interest rate risk and can more accurately match targeted cash flows. The document compares LDI to other income strategies like annuities and dividend stocks.
The document summarizes concepts related to interest rates, including:
1) Interest rates are determined by the equilibrium between the demand for and supply of loanable funds. The demand comes from those wanting to borrow, while the supply comes from savings.
2) Nominal interest rates do not account for inflation, while real interest rates are adjusted for expected inflation.
3) In bond markets, the demand for bonds is negatively related to interest rates, while the supply is positively related. Equilibrium occurs where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.
4) According to Keynes, interest rates are determined by liquidity preference and the demand for and supply of money, not loanable funds. Higher income or
The document discusses various types of banking and financial services institutions and products. It describes commercial banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions, and other non-deposit institutions. It also explains different financial services offered, the history and structure of the Federal Reserve system, and its roles in monetary policy and bank supervision. Various savings alternatives like savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and US savings bonds are also outlined and compared in terms of risk, return, liquidity, and suitability for different savings goals.
This document discusses macroeconomic concepts including the real and monetary sectors of the economy, the interaction of consumers, savers, lenders, borrowers and monetary authorities in determining national income and interest rates. It presents a basic model of how equilibrium income and interest rates are determined by the balance of money demand and supply. It then discusses applications of the model including the effects of fiscal and monetary policy changes.
A government bond is a debt security issued by a government to raise funds for spending and obligations. Government bonds can pay periodic interest payments and are considered low-risk investments as the issuing government backs them. Individual and institutional investors can purchase government bonds directly from the Treasury or in secondary markets. The main types of government bonds discussed are zero-coupon bonds, which do not pay interest but offer full face value at maturity, and floating-rate notes, which have variable interest rates tied to a benchmark. Corporate bond yields are influenced by macroeconomic factors like economic growth, inflation, and interest rates, as well as company-specific metrics. Periods of economic growth and low inflation tend to lower yields while rising rates or slowing growth increase yields
- Bond valuation involves discounting future cash flows from bonds like coupon payments and principal repayment to calculate the present value, which is the bond price.
- Zero-coupon bonds pay the full face value at maturity with no interim coupon payments, while coupon bonds pay regular interest payments and repay the principal.
- Bond prices are inversely related to interest rates - they fall when rates rise and vice versa. Longer-term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
This document defines key financial terms related to interest rates, bonds, and capital budgeting. It provides formulas for calculating simple and compound interest, present value, future value, real and nominal interest rates, yield to maturity, net present value, and internal rate of return. Examples are given for coupon bonds, zero-coupon bonds, treasury bonds, and consol bonds. Factors that can shift the supply and demand of bonds and money are also outlined.
The document summarizes the Loanable Funds theory, which describes how household savings are made available to borrowers through financial institutions and markets. According to the theory, savings are the source of loanable funds that are supplied to the loanable funds market. Demand for loanable funds comes from borrowing by firms, individuals, and the government. When the supply and demand for loanable funds is in equilibrium, it guarantees that total spending in the economy will match total income, according to Say's Law. The interest rate adjusts to clear the loanable funds market.
What is Liability Driven Investing - FPA NY 2011Brent Burns
The document discusses liability-driven investing (LDI), which matches investment assets to future liabilities. It describes how splitting assets into multiple sub-portfolios for different purposes like bonds for income and stocks for growth can help clients better understand their allocation strategy. Individual bonds are preferable to bond funds for LDI because they are not subject to interest rate risk and can more accurately match targeted cash flows. The document compares LDI to other income strategies like annuities and dividend stocks.
The document summarizes concepts related to interest rates, including:
1) Interest rates are determined by the equilibrium between the demand for and supply of loanable funds. The demand comes from those wanting to borrow, while the supply comes from savings.
2) Nominal interest rates do not account for inflation, while real interest rates are adjusted for expected inflation.
3) In bond markets, the demand for bonds is negatively related to interest rates, while the supply is positively related. Equilibrium occurs where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.
4) According to Keynes, interest rates are determined by liquidity preference and the demand for and supply of money, not loanable funds. Higher income or
The document discusses various types of banking and financial services institutions and products. It describes commercial banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions, and other non-deposit institutions. It also explains different financial services offered, the history and structure of the Federal Reserve system, and its roles in monetary policy and bank supervision. Various savings alternatives like savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and US savings bonds are also outlined and compared in terms of risk, return, liquidity, and suitability for different savings goals.
This document discusses macroeconomic concepts including the real and monetary sectors of the economy, the interaction of consumers, savers, lenders, borrowers and monetary authorities in determining national income and interest rates. It presents a basic model of how equilibrium income and interest rates are determined by the balance of money demand and supply. It then discusses applications of the model including the effects of fiscal and monetary policy changes.
A government bond is a debt security issued by a government to raise funds for spending and obligations. Government bonds can pay periodic interest payments and are considered low-risk investments as the issuing government backs them. Individual and institutional investors can purchase government bonds directly from the Treasury or in secondary markets. The main types of government bonds discussed are zero-coupon bonds, which do not pay interest but offer full face value at maturity, and floating-rate notes, which have variable interest rates tied to a benchmark. Corporate bond yields are influenced by macroeconomic factors like economic growth, inflation, and interest rates, as well as company-specific metrics. Periods of economic growth and low inflation tend to lower yields while rising rates or slowing growth increase yields
- Bond valuation involves discounting future cash flows from bonds like coupon payments and principal repayment to calculate the present value, which is the bond price.
- Zero-coupon bonds pay the full face value at maturity with no interim coupon payments, while coupon bonds pay regular interest payments and repay the principal.
- Bond prices are inversely related to interest rates - they fall when rates rise and vice versa. Longer-term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
This document defines key financial terms related to interest rates, bonds, and capital budgeting. It provides formulas for calculating simple and compound interest, present value, future value, real and nominal interest rates, yield to maturity, net present value, and internal rate of return. Examples are given for coupon bonds, zero-coupon bonds, treasury bonds, and consol bonds. Factors that can shift the supply and demand of bonds and money are also outlined.
This document discusses concepts related to present value calculations including perpetuities, annuities, and uneven cash flows. It provides examples of calculating the present value of cash flows discounted at different rates as well as future value calculations. The document also discusses growing annuities and uses an example to calculate the maximum constant real annual payment from an investment of $1 million over 20 years with a 5% inflation rate and 10% expected return.
BONDS, FEATURES OF BONDS, BOND VALUATION, MEASURING YIELD, ASSESSING RISK, TYPES OF LONG- TERM DEBT INSTRUMENTS, SERIAL BONDS, TYPES OF RISK, SEMI- ANNUAL BONDS, YIELD TO CALL, YIELD TO MATURITY, DEFAULT RISK & FACTORS AFFECTING DEFAULT RISK & BOND RATINGS, etc.
The document discusses the key factors that influence changes in interest rates. It explains that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of funds in the market. A rise in interest rates occurs when demand for borrowing increases or supply of savings decreases, while a fall happens in the reverse situation. It then analyzes how savings behaviors, central bank actions, and economic conditions of countries can impact supply and demand in the market. Specifically, wealthy nations save more so have lower rates, while central banks use tools like bond purchases and lending rates to influence market rates.
The document discusses how investors should allocate to different credit asset classes in the current market environment. It notes that different credit sub-asset classes perform better in different market cycles, with some benefiting from growth periods while others protect capital during downturns. Recently, high yield bonds have seen strong returns but spreads are now close to fair value, so a more dynamic approach across credit quality and regions may be better. Carefully selected absolute return, credit relative value, and multi-class credit strategies could add value going forward.
The document provides an introduction to bonds, including how they are issued, their key features and types. It defines a bond as a debt security where the issuer owes the holder principal plus interest. Bonds are issued through underwriting by banks or firms. Their main features include the coupon rate, maturity date and issuer. The riskiness of a bond depends on the issuer, with government bonds being lowest risk.
This document discusses interest rates and bond prices. It explains that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of loanable funds in the economy. Interest rates are also influenced by factors like GDP, the money supply, inflation, and the business cycle. The document also discusses how nominal interest rates differ from real rates after accounting for inflation. Additionally, it explains how interest rates and bond prices are related, with bond prices being inversely related to yields, and how the structure of interest rates can vary based on maturity, credit risk, liquidity, and taxes.
This document discusses the importance of financial literacy education for students. It notes that children and teens now influence over $150 billion in family spending annually. The U.S. Secretary of Education argues that financial literacy must be integrated into K-12 education to ensure students can make smart financial decisions. The President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans states that all American children have a basic right to financial knowledge and skills to pursue their dreams and compete in a global economy. The document promotes programs by the SIFMA Foundation that use games and simulations to teach financial concepts to students.
The document discusses how to choose investments for your portfolio. It provides information on various asset classes including stocks, bonds, cash/cash equivalents, and mutual funds. Stocks include common and preferred shares that can provide capital appreciation or dividend income. Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments and corporations that offer interest payments. Cash equivalents like money market funds provide stability. Mutual funds allow investors to invest in a basket of various securities, with index funds passively tracking market indexes at lower costs than actively managed funds. The document stresses considering your risk tolerance, investment objectives, and costs when selecting investments.
The document discusses the outlook for various asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives. It provides aggregate forecasts for key metrics like earnings growth, return on equity, and dividend yields for different regions. The outlook is that the bull market in equities remains intact but late stage, and earnings growth will be an important driver of returns going forward. US equities are forecast to see double digit earnings growth in 2017, while European equities remain cheap relative to fundamentals but political uncertainty has weighed on sentiment.
Texas Enteprise Speaker Series, May 9, 2013, The University of Texas at Austin.
The Cypriot bank deposit crisis has put a modern spin on Mark Twain's "It's not the return on my money but the return OF my money that counts." The unthinkable possibilities ahead emanate from the epic gap between a government's financing needs and its ability to sell debt. This has prompted politicians to consider options that were previously considered unthinkable.
You will learn —
The magnitude of the shortfalls in government funding
The adverse effects of the monetary fixes that are already underway
The means that governments use to confiscate private wealth
The protections being devised by private citizens
The possibility of new reserve currencies and global wealth reallocation
The Texas gold depository as an example of the unthinkables that lie ahead.
This document discusses bond returns and valuation. It defines key bond concepts like coupon rate, interest rate risk, and default risk. It then explains different ways to measure bond returns: holding period return calculates gains from price changes and coupon payments; current yield is the annual coupon payment divided by market price; yield to maturity equates the present value of future cash flows to the current price. The document also covers bond value theorems and defines duration as a measure of interest rate risk.
Chapter 14_The International Financial SystemRusman Mukhlis
The document discusses various topics related to the international financial system including:
- Types of foreign exchange rate interventions and their impact on monetary bases
- Components and purpose of a country's balance of payments
- Fixed and floating exchange rate regimes and how central banks intervene to maintain fixed rates
- Challenges of large current account deficits and the euro's challenge to the US dollar's global reserve status.
The document defines coupon rate as the interest rate stated on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the principal. The coupon rate is used to calculate the periodic interest payments made to bondholders until maturity. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates - as interest rates rise, bond prices fall and vice versa. Calculating the yield to maturity accounts for the time value of money and all expected future coupon payments. Key risks for bond investors include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, and credit/default risk if the bond issuer is unable to repay the debt.
This document discusses different types of inflation-adjusted treasury bonds offered by the US government, including TIPS, I-Bonds, and STRIPS. It explains that these bonds are designed to protect the principal investment from inflation by adjusting the principal or interest payments based on the Consumer Price Index. The document provides details on maturity periods, interest rates, tax considerations, and benefits of these specialized treasury instruments.
This chapter discusses factors that cause interest rates to change over time. It examines the forces that move interest rates using a supply and demand framework for bonds. The demand for bonds depends on wealth, expected returns, risk, and liquidity. The supply depends on expected profitability, expected inflation, and government activities. Changes in these factors can shift the supply and demand curves for bonds and change the equilibrium interest rate. The chapter analyzes examples like the Fisher effect and business cycle expansions to demonstrate how interest rates are determined.
The document discusses interest rates and bond yields. It covers two main theories of how interest rates are determined: the loanable funds theory and liquidity preference theory. The loanable funds theory states that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of loanable funds in the market. The liquidity preference theory argues that interest rates are determined by the supply of money and demand to hold money. The document also discusses how various economic factors can influence interest rate movements. It defines bond yields and the yield to maturity calculation.
This document discusses the aggregate expenditure model in macroeconomics. It defines key terms like aggregate expenditure, consumption, investment, government purchases and net exports. It explains how the aggregate expenditure model can be used to analyze macroeconomic equilibrium and the factors that determine each component of aggregate expenditure. The relationship between aggregate expenditure and GDP is illustrated using 45-degree line diagrams to show how the economy achieves equilibrium.
This document provides an overview of macroeconomics and the debate between free-market and Keynesian schools of thought. It discusses how Adam Smith developed ideas of free markets but John Maynard Keynes advocated government intervention to boost demand in response to the Great Depression. In the 1970s, Milton Friedman led a counter-revolution arguing excessive money supply and unions caused stagflation. Margaret Thatcher embraced free-market policies, but the 2007 crisis saw a return of Keynesian responses as the UK faced its worst recession since the 1930s.
This document discusses concepts related to present value calculations including perpetuities, annuities, and uneven cash flows. It provides examples of calculating the present value of cash flows discounted at different rates as well as future value calculations. The document also discusses growing annuities and uses an example to calculate the maximum constant real annual payment from an investment of $1 million over 20 years with a 5% inflation rate and 10% expected return.
BONDS, FEATURES OF BONDS, BOND VALUATION, MEASURING YIELD, ASSESSING RISK, TYPES OF LONG- TERM DEBT INSTRUMENTS, SERIAL BONDS, TYPES OF RISK, SEMI- ANNUAL BONDS, YIELD TO CALL, YIELD TO MATURITY, DEFAULT RISK & FACTORS AFFECTING DEFAULT RISK & BOND RATINGS, etc.
The document discusses the key factors that influence changes in interest rates. It explains that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of funds in the market. A rise in interest rates occurs when demand for borrowing increases or supply of savings decreases, while a fall happens in the reverse situation. It then analyzes how savings behaviors, central bank actions, and economic conditions of countries can impact supply and demand in the market. Specifically, wealthy nations save more so have lower rates, while central banks use tools like bond purchases and lending rates to influence market rates.
The document discusses how investors should allocate to different credit asset classes in the current market environment. It notes that different credit sub-asset classes perform better in different market cycles, with some benefiting from growth periods while others protect capital during downturns. Recently, high yield bonds have seen strong returns but spreads are now close to fair value, so a more dynamic approach across credit quality and regions may be better. Carefully selected absolute return, credit relative value, and multi-class credit strategies could add value going forward.
The document provides an introduction to bonds, including how they are issued, their key features and types. It defines a bond as a debt security where the issuer owes the holder principal plus interest. Bonds are issued through underwriting by banks or firms. Their main features include the coupon rate, maturity date and issuer. The riskiness of a bond depends on the issuer, with government bonds being lowest risk.
This document discusses interest rates and bond prices. It explains that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of loanable funds in the economy. Interest rates are also influenced by factors like GDP, the money supply, inflation, and the business cycle. The document also discusses how nominal interest rates differ from real rates after accounting for inflation. Additionally, it explains how interest rates and bond prices are related, with bond prices being inversely related to yields, and how the structure of interest rates can vary based on maturity, credit risk, liquidity, and taxes.
This document discusses the importance of financial literacy education for students. It notes that children and teens now influence over $150 billion in family spending annually. The U.S. Secretary of Education argues that financial literacy must be integrated into K-12 education to ensure students can make smart financial decisions. The President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans states that all American children have a basic right to financial knowledge and skills to pursue their dreams and compete in a global economy. The document promotes programs by the SIFMA Foundation that use games and simulations to teach financial concepts to students.
The document discusses how to choose investments for your portfolio. It provides information on various asset classes including stocks, bonds, cash/cash equivalents, and mutual funds. Stocks include common and preferred shares that can provide capital appreciation or dividend income. Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments and corporations that offer interest payments. Cash equivalents like money market funds provide stability. Mutual funds allow investors to invest in a basket of various securities, with index funds passively tracking market indexes at lower costs than actively managed funds. The document stresses considering your risk tolerance, investment objectives, and costs when selecting investments.
The document discusses the outlook for various asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives. It provides aggregate forecasts for key metrics like earnings growth, return on equity, and dividend yields for different regions. The outlook is that the bull market in equities remains intact but late stage, and earnings growth will be an important driver of returns going forward. US equities are forecast to see double digit earnings growth in 2017, while European equities remain cheap relative to fundamentals but political uncertainty has weighed on sentiment.
Texas Enteprise Speaker Series, May 9, 2013, The University of Texas at Austin.
The Cypriot bank deposit crisis has put a modern spin on Mark Twain's "It's not the return on my money but the return OF my money that counts." The unthinkable possibilities ahead emanate from the epic gap between a government's financing needs and its ability to sell debt. This has prompted politicians to consider options that were previously considered unthinkable.
You will learn —
The magnitude of the shortfalls in government funding
The adverse effects of the monetary fixes that are already underway
The means that governments use to confiscate private wealth
The protections being devised by private citizens
The possibility of new reserve currencies and global wealth reallocation
The Texas gold depository as an example of the unthinkables that lie ahead.
This document discusses bond returns and valuation. It defines key bond concepts like coupon rate, interest rate risk, and default risk. It then explains different ways to measure bond returns: holding period return calculates gains from price changes and coupon payments; current yield is the annual coupon payment divided by market price; yield to maturity equates the present value of future cash flows to the current price. The document also covers bond value theorems and defines duration as a measure of interest rate risk.
Chapter 14_The International Financial SystemRusman Mukhlis
The document discusses various topics related to the international financial system including:
- Types of foreign exchange rate interventions and their impact on monetary bases
- Components and purpose of a country's balance of payments
- Fixed and floating exchange rate regimes and how central banks intervene to maintain fixed rates
- Challenges of large current account deficits and the euro's challenge to the US dollar's global reserve status.
The document defines coupon rate as the interest rate stated on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the principal. The coupon rate is used to calculate the periodic interest payments made to bondholders until maturity. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates - as interest rates rise, bond prices fall and vice versa. Calculating the yield to maturity accounts for the time value of money and all expected future coupon payments. Key risks for bond investors include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, and credit/default risk if the bond issuer is unable to repay the debt.
This document discusses different types of inflation-adjusted treasury bonds offered by the US government, including TIPS, I-Bonds, and STRIPS. It explains that these bonds are designed to protect the principal investment from inflation by adjusting the principal or interest payments based on the Consumer Price Index. The document provides details on maturity periods, interest rates, tax considerations, and benefits of these specialized treasury instruments.
This chapter discusses factors that cause interest rates to change over time. It examines the forces that move interest rates using a supply and demand framework for bonds. The demand for bonds depends on wealth, expected returns, risk, and liquidity. The supply depends on expected profitability, expected inflation, and government activities. Changes in these factors can shift the supply and demand curves for bonds and change the equilibrium interest rate. The chapter analyzes examples like the Fisher effect and business cycle expansions to demonstrate how interest rates are determined.
The document discusses interest rates and bond yields. It covers two main theories of how interest rates are determined: the loanable funds theory and liquidity preference theory. The loanable funds theory states that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of loanable funds in the market. The liquidity preference theory argues that interest rates are determined by the supply of money and demand to hold money. The document also discusses how various economic factors can influence interest rate movements. It defines bond yields and the yield to maturity calculation.
This document discusses the aggregate expenditure model in macroeconomics. It defines key terms like aggregate expenditure, consumption, investment, government purchases and net exports. It explains how the aggregate expenditure model can be used to analyze macroeconomic equilibrium and the factors that determine each component of aggregate expenditure. The relationship between aggregate expenditure and GDP is illustrated using 45-degree line diagrams to show how the economy achieves equilibrium.
This document provides an overview of macroeconomics and the debate between free-market and Keynesian schools of thought. It discusses how Adam Smith developed ideas of free markets but John Maynard Keynes advocated government intervention to boost demand in response to the Great Depression. In the 1970s, Milton Friedman led a counter-revolution arguing excessive money supply and unions caused stagflation. Margaret Thatcher embraced free-market policies, but the 2007 crisis saw a return of Keynesian responses as the UK faced its worst recession since the 1930s.
This document discusses the sources of international law as outlined in Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice. It identifies the primary sources as international conventions, international custom, and general principles of law recognized by civilized nations. Treaties are considered the most important mode of developing international law. Customary international law requires consistent state practice and opinio juris. General principles of law are derived from common legal principles found in national legal systems. Judicial decisions and scholarly works are secondary sources used to determine rules of international law.
Macroeconomics analyzes aggregate economic variables such as total output, investment, exports and the average price level rather than individual markets. It considers how these aggregates result from the activities and decisions of consumers, government and firms. The document defines key macroeconomic concepts including gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment, economic models, and the business cycle. It explains that unemployment and inflation tend to vary over the course of the business cycle, with unemployment a greater problem during contractions and inflation a greater problem during expansions.
Aggregate demand is the total demand for final goods and services in an economy at a given time and price level. It is the sum of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports. The aggregate demand curve slopes downward, showing that as price levels increase, aggregate output decreases. Aggregate supply is the total supply of goods and services in an economy. In the short run, the aggregate supply curve slopes upward as firms are slow to adjust prices and wages. In the long run, as costs fully adjust, the aggregate supply curve becomes vertical at the natural level of output. Keynesian economics emphasizes that economies may fail to reach full employment without government intervention, due to sticky wages and prices and a tendency for increased savings to reduce
The document discusses "The Secret", which is described as an infinite power or law of attraction that has been known throughout history. It states that thoughts become things through the law of attraction, and that positive thoughts and feelings attract positive experiences and outcomes into one's life, while negative thoughts attract negative experiences. Readers are encouraged to visualize their desires, be grateful for what they have, and feel positive emotions to manifest improvements in their health, wealth, relationships and more. The Secret is presented as the key to creating the life you want through harnessing the power of your mind.
This document provides an overview of key requirements for forming a valid contract, including offer and acceptance. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences:
- For a contract to exist, there must typically be an offer and acceptance. Once acceptance takes effect, both parties are usually bound. A contract can be bilateral, with obligations on both sides, or unilateral, with an obligation on just one side.
- An offer must indicate the terms and make clear the offeror intends to be bound if accepted. It can be made to a specific person, group, or publicly. However, certain pre-contractual communications like advertisements are usually just invitations to treat rather than firm offers.
- For a valid acceptance
This document discusses administrative law and delegated legislation. It defines administrative law and outlines its key aspects, including the powers of administrative authorities, limits on those powers, required procedures, and judicial oversight. It then explains reasons for the growth of administrative law and delegated legislation, such as the expanding role of the state, inadequate judicial and legislative systems, and the need for flexibility and experimentation. It also summarizes principles of administrative law like natural justice, permissible vs. impermissible delegations of power, and conditional legislation.
The document discusses different types of multipliers used to gauge the effect of fiscal and monetary policy changes on the economy. It defines spending, tax, and money multipliers, providing the key terms and formulas for each. The spending and tax multipliers are used to measure the impact of changes in government spending (G) and taxes (T) respectively, while the money multiplier analyzes the effect of monetary policy changes on excess reserves (ER), loans, money supply, and demand deposits.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in business law in India. It begins with definitions of law and the need for understanding business laws. It outlines the sources of business law in India, including English mercantile law, statute law, common law, and customs/usages. The document then covers the law of contracts in detail, providing definitions of contract and agreement, essential elements of a valid contract, and distinguishing features of contracts versus other types of agreements. Key acts governing business in India are also listed.
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that creates obligations that are enforceable in a court of law. There are several essential elements for a valid contract, including agreement between the parties, consideration or an exchange of promises, intention to create a legal relationship, capacity to contract, and absence of factors that could invalidate the contract like duress or illegality. Contracts can be written, oral, or partly written and oral, and they create rights and obligations for the contracting parties that define their relationship.
This document provides an introduction to a macroeconomics module taught at the Foreign Trade University in Vietnam. It outlines the module context, aims, objectives, learning outcomes, teaching methods, and assessment. The module is designed to provide undergraduate students with an understanding of important macroeconomic factors and variables. It will analyze how macroeconomic variables interact in the economy and how economic theories can be used to understand real-world events. Students will learn about macroeconomic policies and different cases of using policies to develop economies. The module will be taught through lectures, discussions, and student assignments and presentations. Students will be assessed based on a written assignment, final exam, and class participation.
AS Macro Revision National Income and Standard of Livingtutor2u
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to measuring national income and standards of living, including:
1) National income measures the monetary value of goods and services produced in an economy over a period of time, usually one year. It is used to track economic growth, changes in living standards, and income distribution.
2) Gross domestic product (GDP) is the total value of national output and can be calculated in three ways: expenditure, factor incomes, or value of output. GDP per capita is used to measure standards of living.
3) Other indicators like the Gini coefficient and Human Development Index provide alternatives to GDP per capita by incorporating additional economic, social, and environmental factors.
The Essentials of HR and Labor Law. July 24, 2014. Philippines.PoL Sangalang
The Essentials of HR and Labor Law. Seminar. Slides. Presentation. Prepared and delivered by Atty. Apollo X.C.S. Sangalang. July 24, 2014. AIM Conference Center. Makati City. Metro Manila. Philippines.
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"Updates on Labor Law and Jurisprudence (Philippines)". These are the presentation slides used by Atty. Apollo X.C.S. Sangalang in his lecture delivered on February 15, 2013 at the AIM Conference Center, Makati City, Philippines at the event sponsored by Ariva! Events Management, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Makati McKinley, RI District 3830.
What are the financial markets and what purposes do they serveA f.pdfAnkitchhabra28
What are the financial markets and what purposes do they serve?
A financial market is a broad term describing any marketplace where buyers and sellers
participate in the trade of assets such as equities, bonds, currencies and derivatives. Financial
markets are typically defined by having transparent pricing, basic regulations on trading, costs
and fees, and market forces determining the prices of securities that trade.
Financial markets can be found in nearly every nation in the world. Some are very small, with
only a few participants, while others - like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the forex
markets - trade trillions of dollars daily.
Investors have access to a large number of financial markets and exchanges representing a vast
array of financial products. Some of these markets have always been open to private investors;
others remained the exclusive domain of major international banks and financial professionals
until the very end of the twentieth century.
What are financial intermediaries? How do these intermediaries function in the economy?
Financial intermediaries channel funds from people who have extra money or surplus savings
(savers) to those who do not have enough money to carry out a desired activity (borrowers). A
financial intermediary is typically an institution that facilitates the channeling of funds between
lenders and borrowers indirectly. That is, savers (lenders) give funds to an intermediary
institution (such as a bank), and that institution gives those funds to spenders (borrowers). This
may be in the form of loans or mortgages. Alternatively, they may lend the money directly via
the financial markets, which is known as financial disintermediation.
Financial intermediaries help circulating money in the system. If money is staying idle (e.g.
under your bed pillow or as gold in your locker) then it is not good for the economy. Money
must keep changing hands. If you look at this from a different angle: if nobody buys skin
whitening creams then who will feed the families of those chemists who work there And the
businessman who supplies raw material to that factory? They promote the habit of savings.
Individual can use that saved money in bad times / emergency and earn profit in between. A
needy businessman will easily get loans.
When businessmen can get loans easily at a reasonable cost, they’ll start new business, expand
existing business, hire more employees, increase production of goods / services = GDP
increases. When people are making more money, they spend more money. A family goes to
restaurant, poor waiter makes money. Family hires maid, gardener, driver. Family buys new car,
mobile or bike- it breaks down, the repairman makes money. That’s how money trickles down
from rich people to poor people.
What is a federal government budget deficit? What is the national debt? How does a budget
deficit affect the economy?
The federal government budget deficit is when the Federal spending is greater than the tax
reve.
The document provides an overview of several topics in economics and finance through a series of lecture summaries:
1. It discusses business cycles, markets, financial institutions, and the various types of markets.
2. It then covers the flow of funds between different entities, the role of financial intermediaries, and foreign markets.
3. Several lectures focus on interest rates, present value calculations, determinants of interest rate levels, and the bond market.
4. Additional topics include monetary policy, money markets, mortgages, stock markets, foreign exchange, and derivatives.
This document discusses bonds and debentures. It defines bonds as a debt investment where an investor loans money to an entity for a fixed period at a fixed interest rate. Debentures are defined as unsecured debt instruments backed by the creditworthiness of the issuer. The key differences between bonds and debentures are that bonds are more secure since they are collateralized, while debentures carry higher interest rates due to being unsecured. The document also provides an example calculation of valuing a bond.
Interest Rates Explained 2024 What You Need to Know.docxAmit Kumar
Have you ever wondered why the stock market jumps on news about inflation, or why a government's decision to change interest rates sends the financial world into a frenzy? It's a complex dance, but at the heart of it lies the relationship between interest rates and the stock market. Understanding this connection is like decoding a secret language that can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get ready to explore how interest rate shifts shape businesses, consumer behaviour, and ultimately, the prices of stocks you see on the ticker.
From global economic trends to your own portfolio, interest rates hold surprising sway. Let's start with a timeline of major turning points in interest rate history – those moments that sent shockwaves through the markets…
Imagine you've taken out a loan to buy a house. The interest rate on that loan is essentially the extra cost you pay for borrowing the money. Let's say your interest rate increases. Now, your monthly payments go up, leaving you with less disposable income to spend elsewhere. This is just one-way interest rates touch our lives.
The Bigger Picture
At its core, an interest rate is the "price" of borrowing money. Banks charge interest on loans they give out, and they may offer interest on money you deposit with them. Governments even charge interest on bonds they issue! It's a crucial lever in the financial system, influencing how much businesses and consumers spend, save, and invest.
A truly unique example comes from Sweden. In 2009, to encourage borrowing and boost the economy during a financial crisis, the central bank implemented a negative interest rate policy. This meant people actually paid the bank to hold onto their money! While this might sound strange, it incentivized people to spend or invest their cash, which could stimulate economic activity. This policy wasn't without drawbacks, and Sweden eventually moved away from negative rates. But it serves as a fascinating illustration of how central banks can use interest rates as unconventional tools.
Types of Interest Rates
You'll often hear terms like:
• Repo Rate: The central bank (like India's RBI) sets this rate, at which it lends to commercial banks. Changes to the repo rate ripple through the economy.
• Reverse Repo Rate: The rate the central bank pays on banks' deposits with it. This helps manage the flow of money.
• Bank Lending Rates: Rates banks set on loans to businesses and individuals (mortgage rates, car loans, etc.)
Key takeaway: Interest rates are not one-size-fits-all. They play different roles, impacting our pockets and the broader economy.
Now that we understand what interest rates are, let's explore how changes in these rates can send ripple effects through the stock market.
How Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market
Businesses and Interest Rates
Businesses, the backbone of the stock market, feel the impact of interest rates in several ways:
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The document discusses different aspects of building wealth and happiness. It argues that being rich is about more than just money, as people can be rich in love, friendships, and health. It emphasizes that realizing money is not everything allows one to appreciate what they already have. The document then poses questions about attitudes towards money and provides tips for setting financial goals and growing savings over time through compound interest.
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Running Head: FINANCIAL RISK MANGEMENT
Joy Nissan
11/2/15
Risk management
Introduction: Financial Banks are very important in today’s economic it is a need for security it is first priority. It saves people hard earned money it is used for the future for the future. Bank’s are important to customers credit and reputation in the market. This risk management is required to confidential data and wrong doing. It is to save the credit and the trust of the customers. Therefore it is required by risk management to protect the customers rights. This paper will explain the financial risk management and the risk that the management factor’s such as credit, operational risk, and also commodity and increase the knowledge and understanding. This will help and increase the knowledge of future exploration of this topic.
Financial risk is a term including transaction from company loans that risk default.
The financial risk is a qualitative and utilized to solve issues as problems arise. The financial risk are specially focuses on how to use instruments to handle cost to exposure that is at risk. The financial risks not only identifies the risk that are potential but also it takes precautionary risk that reduce the risks.
If you make an investment by financial institution it itself is exposure to the risks internally and externally that is possible inflation and to the capital markets as well as bankruptcy and volatility as well as recession.
The Financial Risks and Analysis of Factors
The financial risks that pertains to industry that are the main aspects need to be considered, effectively and efficiently to resolve any order that ensures business success. The following will describe the three risk factors below.
Credit: This is basically related to the loss of the principal of the borrower’s loan that is repay to meet the contractual obligation of the bank. Its is credit that whenever a borrower is expecting to repay a debit. It is considered a credit risk that issuers or borrowers of debt obligation.
This shows the banks inability to return funds to the depositors also termed as risk to the credit. In most cases the insolvent banks shows that inability to return funds to the depositors also termed as a credit risk. In most cases the government grants bankruptcy and government grants.
It also gives protection to the customers for the business and insurances in the form of the mortgage and insurance of guarantees of third parties.
Commodity
It is substance that is grains, and metals that is interchangeable with other products, in which a investors buy or sells usually through futures contracts. Risk is actually reason exchange trading the basic agricultural products. It is also a product that trade on exchange for foreign currencies and instruments and indexes.
This is a risk that basically referring to the uncertainties in the future. Its affects the size a.
The document provides information on personal finance management including how to track income and expenses using a personal income statement. It discusses the benefits of using an income statement to identify spending habits, track cash flow, and remedy debt and financial problems. The income statement can also help increase savings and encourage seeking ways to boost income such as asking for a raise or taking on a part-time job.
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This document provides information about money and monetary policy. It discusses different forms of money including commodity money and fiat money. It explains the key functions of money as a medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account. It also discusses the money supply including definitions of M1 and M2, and the role of banks as financial intermediaries. The document outlines some of the major tools used in monetary policy by the Federal Reserve including open market operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirements.
This document discusses key aspects of savings, investment, and the financial system. It introduces how savings and investment are related through the savings-investment identity. Private investment is mostly done using other people's money obtained through stock sales or borrowing. Borrowers are charged an interest rate. The financial system helps facilitate investment by reducing transaction costs, risk, and improving liquidity through various financial assets like loans, bonds, stocks and bank deposits.
This document provides an overview of investments and financial markets. It discusses key concepts like financial intermediation, different types of financial markets and securities, interest rates, and the relationship between risk and return. The purpose of the financial system is to connect individuals and entities with surplus funds to those that need funds. Financial intermediaries like banks facilitate the flow of funds between these groups.
The document discusses stocks and bonds as the two main types of marketable securities, noting that while they have some similarities as financial instruments that enable investment, they differ significantly in aspects such as ownership structure, cash flow predictability, and risk level. Stocks represent ownership in a company and have uncertain dividends and capital appreciation, while bonds are essentially loans that guarantee periodic interest payments and return of principal, making them generally less risky than stocks.
An Intro to the Financial Services IndustryEric Tachibana
The Financial Service Industry is one of the most attractive industries to target if you are a consultant. However, when selling into, or delivering for, Financial Services Institutions (FSIs), it is useful to have some understanding of how FSI business models work, and the unique requirements that drive their IT strategies.This deck is a living document that hopes to act as a primer for consultants who need to support FSI clients, but who may not have prior experience in the sector.
The document provides strategies for financial planning including knowing your current financial situation, being prepared for emergencies, ensuring adequate insurance, creating an estate plan, reducing debt, long-term investing, asset allocation, dollar cost averaging, maximizing retirement contributions, choosing financial advisors, clarifying goals, and regularly reevaluating progress. It emphasizes the importance of a financial plan and working with professionals to protect assets and provide for future needs.
The document provides strategies for financial planning including knowing your current financial situation, being prepared for emergencies, ensuring adequate insurance coverage, creating an estate plan, reducing debt, long-term investing, asset allocation, dollar cost averaging, maximizing retirement contributions, choosing financial advisors, clarifying goals, and regularly reevaluating progress. Key advice includes developing a financial plan, remaining disciplined, and working with professionals to protect assets and achieve financial goals over time.
Week-1 Into to Money and Bankingand Basic Overview of U.S. Fin.docxalanfhall8953
Week-1 Into to Money and Banking
and Basic Overview of U.S. Financial System
Money and Banking Econ 311
Instructor: Thomas L. Thomas
Financial markets transfer funds from people who have excess available funds to people who have a shortage.
They promote grater economic efficiency by channeling funds from people who do not have a productive use for them to those who do.
Well functioning financial markets are a key factor in producing economic growth, where as, poor functioning financial markets are a major reason many countries in the world remain poor.
Financial Markets
A security or financial instrument is a claim on the issuer’s future income or assets.
A bond is a debt security (IOU) that promises to make payments periodically for a specified period of time.
The bond market is especially important economic activity because it enables businesses and the government to borrow and finance their activities and because it is where interest rates are determined.
An interest rate is the cost of borrowing money or the price to rent (use someone else’s) funds.
Because different interest rates tend to move in unison, economist frequently lump interest rates together and refer to the “interest rate”.
Interest rates are important on a number of levels:
High interest rates retard borrowing
High interest rates induce saving.
Lower interest rates induce borrowing
Lower Interest rates retard saving
Information Asymmetry and Information costs
Why Financial Intermediaries
In the neo-classical world economists have argued financial intermediaries are not necessary. Savers (investors) could manage their risks through diversification.
The logic rests on the perfect market assumption – that is investors can always through their own borrowing and lending compose their portfolios as they see fit, without costs. In such a world there are no bankruptcy costs.
In such a world if taken to the extreme, perfect and complete markets imply that there is no need for financial institutions to intermediate in the financial (capital markets) as every investor (saver) has complete information and can contract with the market at the same terms as banks. E.g. Information Asymmetry
Why Financial Intermediaries Bonds
A common stock (usually called stock) represents a share of ownership in a corporation.
It is usually a security that is a claim on the earnings and assets of the corporation.
Issuing stock and selling it to the public (called a public offering) is a way for corporations to raise the funds to finance their activities.
The stock market is the most widely followed financial market in almost every country that has one – that is why it is generally called the market – here “Wall Street.”
The stock market is also an important factor in business investment decisions, because the price of shares affects the amount of funds that can be raised by selling newly issued stock to finance investment spending. (Note impact examples..
The document discusses interest rate determination and the structure of interest rates. It covers several theories of interest rates including the classical theory, liquidity preference theory, loanable funds theory, and rational expectations theory. The classical theory argues that interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of savings and investment. The liquidity preference theory states that interest rates are determined by the demand and supply of money. The loanable funds theory considers the demand for and supply of loanable funds. And the rational expectations theory posits that interest rates reflect rational expectations of future rates based on available information. The document also discusses how interest rates are structured and determined by factors like risk, term of maturity, and monetary policy objectives.
The document discusses several theories of interest rate determination:
1. The classical theory argues that interest rates are determined by the supply of savings and demand for investment, where the equilibrium rate balances the two.
2. The liquidity preference theory views interest as the price of money, with rates set by demand for and supply of money in the economy.
3. The loanable funds theory sees rates as set by demand for and supply of credit in the economy from savers, borrowers, and foreign actors.
Risk and Return, Time value of Money and Credit Rating AgenciesWasif Ali Syed
This document discusses risk and return, time value of money, and credit rating agencies. It defines types of risk like interest rate risk, market risk, financial risk, and liquidity risk. It also discusses return, components of return like yield and capital gain. The time value of money concept and techniques like compounding and discounting are explained. Credit ratings, major credit rating agencies like Moody's and S&P, their uses, and credit rating symbols are also summarized.
Personal finance and investing principles include creating a budget by listing income and expenses, setting financial goals, saving at least 10% of monthly income, and periodically reviewing expenses. Investing principles involve diversifying investments across stocks, bonds, and mutual funds for long-term growth. Investors should start early to benefit from compounding returns and plan for retirement by contributing to tax-advantaged 401(k) plans or annuities. Resources for learning include online tutorials and simulators.
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
In a tight labour market, job-seekers gain bargaining power and leverage it into greater job quality—at least, that’s the conventional wisdom.
Michael, LMIC Economist, presented findings that reveal a weakened relationship between labour market tightness and job quality indicators following the pandemic. Labour market tightness coincided with growth in real wages for only a portion of workers: those in low-wage jobs requiring little education. Several factors—including labour market composition, worker and employer behaviour, and labour market practices—have contributed to the absence of worker benefits. These will be investigated further in future work.
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An accounting information system (AIS) refers to tools and systems designed for the collection and display of accounting information so accountants and executives can make informed decisions.
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China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
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OJPs are becoming a critical resource for policy-makers and researchers who study the labour market. LMIC continues to work with Vicinity Jobs’ data on OJPs, which can be explored in our Canadian Job Trends Dashboard. Valuable insights have been gained through our analysis of OJP data, including LMIC research lead
Suzanne Spiteri’s recent report on improving the quality and accessibility of job postings to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Decoding job postings: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings is one way to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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A toxic combination of 15 years of low growth, and four decades of high inequality, has left Britain poorer and falling behind its peers. Productivity growth is weak and public investment is low, while wages today are no higher than they were before the financial crisis. Britain needs a new economic strategy to lift itself out of stagnation.
Scotland is in many ways a microcosm of this challenge. It has become a hub for creative industries, is home to several world-class universities and a thriving community of businesses – strengths that need to be harness and leveraged. But it also has high levels of deprivation, with homelessness reaching a record high and nearly half a million people living in very deep poverty last year. Scotland won’t be truly thriving unless it finds ways to ensure that all its inhabitants benefit from growth and investment. This is the central challenge facing policy makers both in Holyrood and Westminster.
What should a new national economic strategy for Scotland include? What would the pursuit of stronger economic growth mean for local, national and UK-wide policy makers? How will economic change affect the jobs we do, the places we live and the businesses we work for? And what are the prospects for cities like Glasgow, and nations like Scotland, in rising to these challenges?
2. Contents
Financial Markets & Institutions
Financial Intermediaries
Stocks
Bonds
The Deficit
Value of Money Concepts
Dealing with Risks
Standard Deviation Graph
The Dollar and Our Economy
Present Value and Future Value
Compound Interest Formula
References
3. Financial Markets
& Institutions
Financial markets help to loan money to those who want to
borrow.
Financial institutions are: banks, credit unions and credit
agencies.
Financial institutions are broken down into the stock market
and the bond market.
4. Financial Intermediaries
These consist of our banks and the stock market.
The banks act as a mediary for consumers to deposit money, use
debit cards, write checks and engage in transactions.
They provide a medium of exchange.
Help the economy by giving people a way to store some assets for
later use.
5. Stocks – Pros and Cons
Allow a person to collect
dividends on monies
earned at a yearly rate.
Stocks are like ownership.
A well-earning company
can be very profitable.
Stocks are not a guarantee
of payment.
They rise and fall.
You can lose your money
on a bad investment.
6. Bonds – Pros and Cons
Bonds are money invested
Government bonds prove to
have lower interest rates
and waived tax payments.
Upon maturity you can cash
them in.
They are a safe investment.
Bonds take time to mature
and are not fast cash.
Stay away from junk bonds
due to high interest rates.
If you borrow with a bond
and don’t pay it back you
will be in a default situation
and penalties are high
interest rates.
7. Federal
Government Deficit
• What is it?
• The government
overspends in
relation to tax
revenue, resulting in
a deficit.
• The national debt is
16.7 trillion dollars.
• We are so close to
the ceiling of monies
allowed, that it is time
to pay it back.
• Foreign ownership of
U.S. debt is
benefiting other
countries’
economies.
• More debt, leads to
higher interest rates.
8. Value of Money
Concepts
Rule #1 – Never lose
money
Rule#2 – Never forget
rule#1.
What is Risk Adverse?
Being afraid to take
risks, especially when it
comes to money. You
don’t want things to
come out bad, so you
avoid taking a risk.
9. Dealing With Risks
The utility function measurement can help a person to
strategize the best use of their money.
Buy some insurance. It will ease your mind from the what ifs in
life.
Diversification, called market risk, means we cannot be
absolutely certain of the economy.
Firm specific risk is when you spread out your investments,
so you don’t lose everything to one company if things go
awry.
Standard deviation measurements let one know if there
will be changes in things and how risky it is.
10.
11. The Dollar & Our Economy
Definition “depreciation”- when a dollar received today is worth
more than a dollar received tomorrow.
Between 2002 and 2004 the dollar depreciated 19.1% against
a bunch of currencies.
Only a part of the dollar’s decline passed through to import
prices.
The U.S. has a lower pass-through rate than most
industrialized countries, because foreign exporters are more
wiling to keep prices to the U.S. consumers constant in order to
maintain market share.
The overall price level is moderate even with this depreciation.
12. Present Value – how
much money is needed
with normal interest
rates to get a certain
future amount of money.
Future Value – the
amount of money gotten
in the future with the
existing normal interest
rates.
These values help to
measure the time
value of money and
find out what yields
the best figure for
your dollar.
13. Compound Interest Formula
A= P(1+ r/n)^nt
P= principal amount (what you borrow or deposit)
r= annual rate of interest (as a decimal)
t= number of yrs. The amount is deposited or borrowed
A= amount of money accumulated after n years, including
interest.
n= number of times the interest is compounded per year.
14. References
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http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bond.asp
Investopedia. (2014). What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying
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http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/124.asp
Mankiw, N. (2014), Principles of economics. 7th Edition. Cengage Learning,
Retrieved from: https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu
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Mankiw, N. (Producer). (2014). FIGURE 2 Diversification Reduces
Risk [Print Graphic]. Retrieved from
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Norstad, J. (1999). An introduction to utility theory., Retrieved from:
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About The Deficit? This 2-Minute Video Can Help [Web Video].
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Can Help
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consumer-prices/