NORMAN, ELTON_BTM7300-12-8 2 NORMAN, ELTON_BTM7300-12-8 1 NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEETStudent: Elton Norman BTM7300 Dr. George Ackerman Scholarly Literature Review Assignment 8 Faculty Use Only Hello Elton, Thank you for submitting your Week 8: Brief Literature Review Draft for my review. This week is perfect for honing in one a theoretical framework. The theoretical framework is the foundation from which all knowledge is constructed (metaphorically and literally) for a research study. It serves as the structure and support for the rationale for the study, the problem statement, the purpose, the significance, and the research questions. The theoretical framework provides a grounding base, or an anchor, for the literature review, and most importantly, the methods and analysis. Conduct a brief literature review to find support for your theories. Consider arguments that oppose your beliefs and theories Apply answers to “how” the theory connects to your problem, the study’s purpose, significance, and design. Continue to work on using more credible and reliable resources as well as APA format. The resources and websites you are cited were not proper in the academic setting. Continue to work on spacing and format with the text and paragraphs. There were a few errors with in-text-citing and grammar once you correct this area you will excel. Review Owl Purdue for more information on in-text citing. Dr. George Ackerman 12/24/2018 Brief Literature Review Draft BTM-7300 Assignment # 8 Elton Norman Dr. George Ackerman 20 December 2018 Currency Manipulation Introduction Report released by CNN explicitly explains the subject of currency manipulation in a diverse way. According to Censky, (2010), currency manipulation is the act of changing the currency value against other currencies instead of leaving it free to fluctuate following the dynamics in the global market Censky, (2010), currency manipulation has a significant impact on the local economy. It is defined by the country’s currency value against the international standards and the exchange rate used. A country that is actively involved in exports and import has higher chances of facing the economic currency exchange challenges that can prompt manipulation of currency (Katz, 2015). As outlined in the CNN reports, China is perceived to be on the forefront for currency manipulation. This is report comes as a result of currency valuation report where the Chinese Yuan dropped significantly in 2016 following the US government action on the country’s export surge (Censky, 2010). Currency manipulation history The history of currency manipulation streams as early as 1998 when the Chinese government rolled its export trade into the United States following the unification of US and Chinese policies. The first sign of U.S. trade and current account deficits in the post-war era occurred in 1971. They were caused, in part, by a.