This document examines real estate cycles around the world and discusses lessons that can be learned from booms and busts. It describes how real estate markets experience cyclical fluctuations due to imperfect information and the time lag between demand and new supply. Both speculation and government policies can impact real estate cycles. The document also discusses the stages of a typical real estate cycle, from recovery to prosperity to recession to depression and back to recovery. It analyzes the role of speculation in both fueling booms and helping clear excess inventory during busts. The key lesson is that better information dissemination is needed to avoid speculation manias that can exacerbate real estate cycles.
The document discusses the speculative motive for holding money and how interest rates influence the demand for money. It explains that households and firms can hold wealth in money or interest-earning assets like bonds. Speculative balances refer to money held in anticipation of a fall in asset prices. The interest rate reflects the opportunity cost of holding money and influences whether money is held for transactions, precautionary purposes, or speculative purposes. A liquidity preference schedule relates the demand for money to the interest rate.
Friedman developed a theory of demand for money that asserts it is a function of total wealth, the division of wealth between human and non-human forms, rates of return on various assets, and other influences on tastes and preferences. His demand for money function includes variables like income, asset prices, and interest rates. Empirical studies found the demand for money is stable and more related to permanent income than current income. For underdeveloped countries, demand may be interest-inelastic and influenced more by expected price changes than interest rates due to financial and economic dualism.
The document discusses economic bubbles, defining them as situations where asset prices exceed their fundamental value due to speculative demand. It then provides examples of different types of bubbles like market, commodity, and stock bubbles. The causes of bubbles are explained as irrational exuberance, herding behavior, short-termism, and monetary policy issues. Finally, the 5 stages of bubbles are outlined as displacement, boom, euphoria, profit-taking, and panic.
Milton Friedman's monetarist theory of inflation argues that inflation is always caused by increases in the money supply. When the money supply increases, people's real cash balances exceed demand, so they spend more on goods and services, bidding up prices if output does not rise. The rate of inflation is determined by the rate of growth of the money supply minus the rate of output growth, with inflation directly related to money supply increases when the economy is at full employment. Friedman's theory modifies Keynes' ideas and assumes full employment, but critics argue it ignores fiscal policy and speculative demand for money.
Restatement of quantity theory of moneyNayan Vaghela
Milton Friedman proposed a restatement of the Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) that incorporated permanent real income and wealth. He argued that the demand for money depends on total wealth, expected returns on various assets, and tastes/preferences. Friedman defined permanent real income as the sustainable level of income without reducing wealth over time. His equation for the QTM included factors like the money stock, the price level, permanent income, expected rates of return on different assets, and other variables. While improving on prior theories, Friedman's restatement still had limitations like subjective terms that are hard to measure and challenges maintaining a steady money supply in a modern economy.
This document provides an overview of the quantity theory of money. It discusses the history of the theory as outlined by Irving Fisher in 1911. Fisher examined the link between the money supply (M), price level (P), and aggregate output or income (Y). This relationship is captured in the equation of exchange: M x V = P x Y, where V is the velocity of money, or how quickly money circulates in the economy. The document then explains that according to the quantity theory, changes in the money supply will only affect the price level as long as velocity and output remain constant in the short run. Finally, it provides graphs showing how velocity has changed over time for different monetary aggregates in Egypt.
The demand for money comes from individuals' desire to hold money for transactions, precautionary, and speculative motives. Early theories viewed money demand as a stable function of income and interest rates. However, empirical evidence shows that velocity (the frequency of money's usage) is not constant and money demand responds to interest rate changes. Later theories incorporated financial assets as substitutes for money, better explaining the inverse relationship between interest rates and money demand.
This document provides a summary of slides for a presentation on the risks facing China's economy and currency. It discusses the large capital outflows from China, the end of China's currency carry trade, declining foreign exchange reserves, and deflationary pressures. The document argues that China will be forced to allow greater depreciation of its currency, the renminbi, in order to regain control over monetary policy and restore competitiveness. It predicts a disorderly disruption in China could cause a 20% or greater fall in the renminbi and trigger widespread turmoil across emerging markets similar to the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
The document discusses the speculative motive for holding money and how interest rates influence the demand for money. It explains that households and firms can hold wealth in money or interest-earning assets like bonds. Speculative balances refer to money held in anticipation of a fall in asset prices. The interest rate reflects the opportunity cost of holding money and influences whether money is held for transactions, precautionary purposes, or speculative purposes. A liquidity preference schedule relates the demand for money to the interest rate.
Friedman developed a theory of demand for money that asserts it is a function of total wealth, the division of wealth between human and non-human forms, rates of return on various assets, and other influences on tastes and preferences. His demand for money function includes variables like income, asset prices, and interest rates. Empirical studies found the demand for money is stable and more related to permanent income than current income. For underdeveloped countries, demand may be interest-inelastic and influenced more by expected price changes than interest rates due to financial and economic dualism.
The document discusses economic bubbles, defining them as situations where asset prices exceed their fundamental value due to speculative demand. It then provides examples of different types of bubbles like market, commodity, and stock bubbles. The causes of bubbles are explained as irrational exuberance, herding behavior, short-termism, and monetary policy issues. Finally, the 5 stages of bubbles are outlined as displacement, boom, euphoria, profit-taking, and panic.
Milton Friedman's monetarist theory of inflation argues that inflation is always caused by increases in the money supply. When the money supply increases, people's real cash balances exceed demand, so they spend more on goods and services, bidding up prices if output does not rise. The rate of inflation is determined by the rate of growth of the money supply minus the rate of output growth, with inflation directly related to money supply increases when the economy is at full employment. Friedman's theory modifies Keynes' ideas and assumes full employment, but critics argue it ignores fiscal policy and speculative demand for money.
Restatement of quantity theory of moneyNayan Vaghela
Milton Friedman proposed a restatement of the Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) that incorporated permanent real income and wealth. He argued that the demand for money depends on total wealth, expected returns on various assets, and tastes/preferences. Friedman defined permanent real income as the sustainable level of income without reducing wealth over time. His equation for the QTM included factors like the money stock, the price level, permanent income, expected rates of return on different assets, and other variables. While improving on prior theories, Friedman's restatement still had limitations like subjective terms that are hard to measure and challenges maintaining a steady money supply in a modern economy.
This document provides an overview of the quantity theory of money. It discusses the history of the theory as outlined by Irving Fisher in 1911. Fisher examined the link between the money supply (M), price level (P), and aggregate output or income (Y). This relationship is captured in the equation of exchange: M x V = P x Y, where V is the velocity of money, or how quickly money circulates in the economy. The document then explains that according to the quantity theory, changes in the money supply will only affect the price level as long as velocity and output remain constant in the short run. Finally, it provides graphs showing how velocity has changed over time for different monetary aggregates in Egypt.
The demand for money comes from individuals' desire to hold money for transactions, precautionary, and speculative motives. Early theories viewed money demand as a stable function of income and interest rates. However, empirical evidence shows that velocity (the frequency of money's usage) is not constant and money demand responds to interest rate changes. Later theories incorporated financial assets as substitutes for money, better explaining the inverse relationship between interest rates and money demand.
This document provides a summary of slides for a presentation on the risks facing China's economy and currency. It discusses the large capital outflows from China, the end of China's currency carry trade, declining foreign exchange reserves, and deflationary pressures. The document argues that China will be forced to allow greater depreciation of its currency, the renminbi, in order to regain control over monetary policy and restore competitiveness. It predicts a disorderly disruption in China could cause a 20% or greater fall in the renminbi and trigger widespread turmoil across emerging markets similar to the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Economic activity relies on group agreement relative to the value of assets and their prices. When prices rise, people tend to get excited and buy more, bidding prices higher. This is called speculation or irrational exuberance. Values can only defy gravity for so long and when folks begin to realize assets may be over-priced, panic selling brings it all crashing down. Pop.
The crash which usually follows an economic bubble can destroy a large amount of wealth and cause continuing economic malaise.
Here are some of the more infamous bubble bursting events and “adjustments” that have occurred since the industrial revolution and our thinking about economics began.
Money: Definition, Origin, Functions, Inflation, Deflation, Value of Money, M...flowerpower_1324
These slides cover the first chapter of the B.Com "Banking and Finance" syllabus: Money.
It includes the following topics: Definition, Origin, Functions, Inflation and its remedies, , Deflation and its causes, reflation, devaluation, , Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Paper Money: its kinds and advantages and disadvanatges, Monetary system, Value of Money: quantity theory of money, cash balance approach, modern theory of money.
Milton Friedman's Monetary History of the United States provided empirical evidence that crushed the Keynesian model, showing through data that "inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon." The document discusses how Friedman concluded that money supply, not just government spending, is a key driver of economic activity and inflation. It also outlines Friedman's restatement of the quantity theory of money in his money demand function, which models the demand for money based on price level, real income, and interest rates on bonds, equity, and durable goods.
In monetary economics, the quantity theory of money (QTM) states that the general price level of goods and services is directly proportional to the amount of money in circulation, or money supply. The theory was challenged by Keynesian economics,but updated and reinvigorated by the monetarist school of economics. While mainstream economists agree that the quantity theory holds true in the long run, there is still disagreement about its applicability in the short run. Critics of the theory argue that money velocity is not stable and, in the short-run, prices are sticky, so the direct relationship between money supply and price level does not hold.
Alternative theories include the real bills doctrine and the more recent fiscal theory of the price level.
Keynes and Friedman had differing views on the demand for money. Keynes believed demand depended on transactions, precautionary, and speculative motives related to income and interest rates. Friedman saw demand as stable, depending on permanent income and expected returns of money versus assets. While Keynes saw fluctuating velocity, Friedman's modern quantity theory viewed money as the primary driver of spending with predictable velocity.
International History Book Report-The Holy Grail of MacroecnomicsXintong Hou
(1) Richard Koo argues that Japan's "Great Recession" and the Great Depression were both "balance sheet recessions" caused by excessive private sector debt that could only be addressed through fiscal stimulus, not monetary policy.
(2) Koo describes economic cycles as having both "Yang" and "Yin" phases, with fiscal policy more effective than monetary policy in "Yin" phases when the private sector is focused on debt repayment rather than spending.
(3) Koo argues that governments must implement timely fiscal stimulus during balance sheet recessions and rebalance global trade to address imbalances that fueled crises like the global financial crisis.
The document defines foreign exchange rates as the price at which one currency can be converted into another. It discusses the history of currencies, including bartering systems and the introduction of coins and paper money in India. The document also examines the devaluation of the Indian rupee in the 1970s due to various economic and political factors. Additionally, it describes the differences between fixed and floating exchange rate systems and various factors that influence exchange rates such as inflation rates, interest rates, and political stability.
The document discusses the quantity theory of money. It begins by explaining the basic concept that there is a direct relationship between the quantity of money in an economy and the price level. It then discusses Irving Fisher's formulation of the quantity theory through his equation of exchange. Finally, it discusses Milton Friedman's reformulation, which views the quantity theory as a theory of demand for money and emphasizes the role of wealth and asset prices in determining demand for money.
Developing Trends - Central Banks - The Good the Bad and the UglyNikhil Mohan
This document discusses central banks and their performance. It summarizes that central banks aim to target inflation and maximize output. The US central bank has performed best among developed economies, while Israel's central bank has performed best among emerging markets from 2002-2011. Countries with interest rates lower than what the Taylor Rule prescribes have experienced little inflation cost and stronger growth. Inflation was a concern in early-mid 2011, but growth, or the lack thereof, will be a bigger concern for emerging markets going forward, suggesting interest rate cuts may be needed.
This document discusses the contributions of several influential economists to the development of the Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) including: Nicolaus Copernicus who first formulated the connection between money supply and price levels; Adam Smith who viewed wealth as determined by commodities not money; Irving Fisher who created the equation of exchange; Alfred Marshall who recognized money as a store of value; A.C. Pigou who modified the equation of exchange; John Maynard Keynes who viewed money as an asset and developed liquidity preference theory; Milton Friedman who believed monetary policy could control inflation and prices; and attributed the Great Depression to monetary policy mistakes.
This document discusses the advantages of targeting the growth rate of the money supply rather than interest rates. It lists advantages as not needing to know the money supply, inflation becoming less sensitive to short-run changes, monetary policy becoming more predictable, and less need to consider the real economy. The document also cites F.A. Hayek and Milton Friedman discussing how the money supply must change to offset movements in velocity to maintain monetary neutrality.
1) Statement to Quantity Theory of Money
2) Graph illustration and Pictorial description of QTM
3) Different Approaches to QTM
4) Fisher's Transaction Approach Description
5) Assumptions of Fisher's Transaction Approach
6) Conclusion
This document discusses money, inflation, and monetary policy. It defines money and inflation, and explains the classical theory that inflation is caused by increasing the money supply. Historical inflation rates are provided from the 19th century to 1990s. The quantity theory of money holds that the price level is determined by the money supply. Hyperinflation occurs when prices rise over 50% per month due to too much money printing. The costs of inflation include shoe leather costs, menu costs, and redistribution of wealth. Monetary policy aims to balance money supply and demand to achieve price stability.
This document discusses money, inflation, and monetary policy. It defines money and inflation, and explains the classical theory that inflation is caused by increasing the money supply. Historical inflation rates are provided from the 19th century to 1990s. The quantity theory of money holds that the price level is determined by the money supply. Hyperinflation occurs when prices rise over 50% per month due to too much money printing. The costs of inflation include shoe leather costs, menu costs, and redistribution of wealth. Monetary policy aims to balance money supply and demand to achieve price stability.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The concept of the quantity theory of moneyMBSAEED
The document summarizes the quantity theory of money (QTM), which states that increases in the money supply directly cause inflation. The QTM is expressed by the Fisher equation as MV=PT, where M is the money supply, V is velocity, P is price level, and T is transactions. The QTM assumes V and T are constant, though these assumptions have been criticized. The theory formed the basis for monetarism and was popular in the 1980s but faced criticisms over strictly controlling money supply.
The document proposes establishing a private global currency foundation to manage a new global currency that is not controlled by any single government. It outlines criteria for an ideal currency, including being stable, not prone to inflation/deflation, and maintaining purchasing power. It then proposes the formation of a Global Currency Foundation with an independent board of directors including prominent economists and investors like Paul Volcker, George Soros, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Herbert Allen to govern the currency. The currency would initially be virtual-only to avoid legal tender laws and be backed by gold to maintain stability and value. The goal is to create a truly independent global currency not subject to political manipulation.
1. The document outlines a payment schedule for a property development project called Viva Riverside.
2. The schedule includes 13 payments made between signing the land lease agreement and project handover. Payments are made as construction milestones are reached.
3. Customers are encouraged to make payments before the 5th of each month to receive discounts. The payment methods and project details are provided to customers for transparency.
Hợp đồng mua bán căn hộ The Gold View quận 4 của tổng công ty Diêm May Sài Gòn được phát triển bởi công ty TNR. Giá bán chỉ từ 32tr/m2. Xem thêm thông tin dự án tại: http://www.thongtincanhohcm.com/2015/11/can-ho-gold-view-quan-4.html
GlorAR is an augmented reality platform that allows brands to incorporate AR into marketing materials like catalogs, store displays, and printed collateral. It delivers brand information and virtual product demonstrations directly to customers' mobile devices. The platform is easy to use and deploy, provides precision tracking technology, and supports both marker-based and location-based AR objects. Case studies show AR can increase purchase intent and customer engagement.
Economic activity relies on group agreement relative to the value of assets and their prices. When prices rise, people tend to get excited and buy more, bidding prices higher. This is called speculation or irrational exuberance. Values can only defy gravity for so long and when folks begin to realize assets may be over-priced, panic selling brings it all crashing down. Pop.
The crash which usually follows an economic bubble can destroy a large amount of wealth and cause continuing economic malaise.
Here are some of the more infamous bubble bursting events and “adjustments” that have occurred since the industrial revolution and our thinking about economics began.
Money: Definition, Origin, Functions, Inflation, Deflation, Value of Money, M...flowerpower_1324
These slides cover the first chapter of the B.Com "Banking and Finance" syllabus: Money.
It includes the following topics: Definition, Origin, Functions, Inflation and its remedies, , Deflation and its causes, reflation, devaluation, , Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Paper Money: its kinds and advantages and disadvanatges, Monetary system, Value of Money: quantity theory of money, cash balance approach, modern theory of money.
Milton Friedman's Monetary History of the United States provided empirical evidence that crushed the Keynesian model, showing through data that "inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon." The document discusses how Friedman concluded that money supply, not just government spending, is a key driver of economic activity and inflation. It also outlines Friedman's restatement of the quantity theory of money in his money demand function, which models the demand for money based on price level, real income, and interest rates on bonds, equity, and durable goods.
In monetary economics, the quantity theory of money (QTM) states that the general price level of goods and services is directly proportional to the amount of money in circulation, or money supply. The theory was challenged by Keynesian economics,but updated and reinvigorated by the monetarist school of economics. While mainstream economists agree that the quantity theory holds true in the long run, there is still disagreement about its applicability in the short run. Critics of the theory argue that money velocity is not stable and, in the short-run, prices are sticky, so the direct relationship between money supply and price level does not hold.
Alternative theories include the real bills doctrine and the more recent fiscal theory of the price level.
Keynes and Friedman had differing views on the demand for money. Keynes believed demand depended on transactions, precautionary, and speculative motives related to income and interest rates. Friedman saw demand as stable, depending on permanent income and expected returns of money versus assets. While Keynes saw fluctuating velocity, Friedman's modern quantity theory viewed money as the primary driver of spending with predictable velocity.
International History Book Report-The Holy Grail of MacroecnomicsXintong Hou
(1) Richard Koo argues that Japan's "Great Recession" and the Great Depression were both "balance sheet recessions" caused by excessive private sector debt that could only be addressed through fiscal stimulus, not monetary policy.
(2) Koo describes economic cycles as having both "Yang" and "Yin" phases, with fiscal policy more effective than monetary policy in "Yin" phases when the private sector is focused on debt repayment rather than spending.
(3) Koo argues that governments must implement timely fiscal stimulus during balance sheet recessions and rebalance global trade to address imbalances that fueled crises like the global financial crisis.
The document defines foreign exchange rates as the price at which one currency can be converted into another. It discusses the history of currencies, including bartering systems and the introduction of coins and paper money in India. The document also examines the devaluation of the Indian rupee in the 1970s due to various economic and political factors. Additionally, it describes the differences between fixed and floating exchange rate systems and various factors that influence exchange rates such as inflation rates, interest rates, and political stability.
The document discusses the quantity theory of money. It begins by explaining the basic concept that there is a direct relationship between the quantity of money in an economy and the price level. It then discusses Irving Fisher's formulation of the quantity theory through his equation of exchange. Finally, it discusses Milton Friedman's reformulation, which views the quantity theory as a theory of demand for money and emphasizes the role of wealth and asset prices in determining demand for money.
Developing Trends - Central Banks - The Good the Bad and the UglyNikhil Mohan
This document discusses central banks and their performance. It summarizes that central banks aim to target inflation and maximize output. The US central bank has performed best among developed economies, while Israel's central bank has performed best among emerging markets from 2002-2011. Countries with interest rates lower than what the Taylor Rule prescribes have experienced little inflation cost and stronger growth. Inflation was a concern in early-mid 2011, but growth, or the lack thereof, will be a bigger concern for emerging markets going forward, suggesting interest rate cuts may be needed.
This document discusses the contributions of several influential economists to the development of the Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) including: Nicolaus Copernicus who first formulated the connection between money supply and price levels; Adam Smith who viewed wealth as determined by commodities not money; Irving Fisher who created the equation of exchange; Alfred Marshall who recognized money as a store of value; A.C. Pigou who modified the equation of exchange; John Maynard Keynes who viewed money as an asset and developed liquidity preference theory; Milton Friedman who believed monetary policy could control inflation and prices; and attributed the Great Depression to monetary policy mistakes.
This document discusses the advantages of targeting the growth rate of the money supply rather than interest rates. It lists advantages as not needing to know the money supply, inflation becoming less sensitive to short-run changes, monetary policy becoming more predictable, and less need to consider the real economy. The document also cites F.A. Hayek and Milton Friedman discussing how the money supply must change to offset movements in velocity to maintain monetary neutrality.
1) Statement to Quantity Theory of Money
2) Graph illustration and Pictorial description of QTM
3) Different Approaches to QTM
4) Fisher's Transaction Approach Description
5) Assumptions of Fisher's Transaction Approach
6) Conclusion
This document discusses money, inflation, and monetary policy. It defines money and inflation, and explains the classical theory that inflation is caused by increasing the money supply. Historical inflation rates are provided from the 19th century to 1990s. The quantity theory of money holds that the price level is determined by the money supply. Hyperinflation occurs when prices rise over 50% per month due to too much money printing. The costs of inflation include shoe leather costs, menu costs, and redistribution of wealth. Monetary policy aims to balance money supply and demand to achieve price stability.
This document discusses money, inflation, and monetary policy. It defines money and inflation, and explains the classical theory that inflation is caused by increasing the money supply. Historical inflation rates are provided from the 19th century to 1990s. The quantity theory of money holds that the price level is determined by the money supply. Hyperinflation occurs when prices rise over 50% per month due to too much money printing. The costs of inflation include shoe leather costs, menu costs, and redistribution of wealth. Monetary policy aims to balance money supply and demand to achieve price stability.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The concept of the quantity theory of moneyMBSAEED
The document summarizes the quantity theory of money (QTM), which states that increases in the money supply directly cause inflation. The QTM is expressed by the Fisher equation as MV=PT, where M is the money supply, V is velocity, P is price level, and T is transactions. The QTM assumes V and T are constant, though these assumptions have been criticized. The theory formed the basis for monetarism and was popular in the 1980s but faced criticisms over strictly controlling money supply.
The document proposes establishing a private global currency foundation to manage a new global currency that is not controlled by any single government. It outlines criteria for an ideal currency, including being stable, not prone to inflation/deflation, and maintaining purchasing power. It then proposes the formation of a Global Currency Foundation with an independent board of directors including prominent economists and investors like Paul Volcker, George Soros, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Herbert Allen to govern the currency. The currency would initially be virtual-only to avoid legal tender laws and be backed by gold to maintain stability and value. The goal is to create a truly independent global currency not subject to political manipulation.
1. The document outlines a payment schedule for a property development project called Viva Riverside.
2. The schedule includes 13 payments made between signing the land lease agreement and project handover. Payments are made as construction milestones are reached.
3. Customers are encouraged to make payments before the 5th of each month to receive discounts. The payment methods and project details are provided to customers for transparency.
Hợp đồng mua bán căn hộ The Gold View quận 4 của tổng công ty Diêm May Sài Gòn được phát triển bởi công ty TNR. Giá bán chỉ từ 32tr/m2. Xem thêm thông tin dự án tại: http://www.thongtincanhohcm.com/2015/11/can-ho-gold-view-quan-4.html
GlorAR is an augmented reality platform that allows brands to incorporate AR into marketing materials like catalogs, store displays, and printed collateral. It delivers brand information and virtual product demonstrations directly to customers' mobile devices. The platform is easy to use and deploy, provides precision tracking technology, and supports both marker-based and location-based AR objects. Case studies show AR can increase purchase intent and customer engagement.
- The document discusses whether the current stock market is in a bubble. It notes that by some measures like price-to-earnings ratios, stocks are not yet in bubble territory as they were in 2000.
- It provides several facts to counter the "hair on fire" media coverage of the stock market: there are no true market gurus, markets tend to rise over time, trying to time the market often fails, and cash is not king compared to long term investing in stocks.
- Even if a bubble forms, bubbles always burst eventually but stocks recover over time, so investors should stick to their plan and not panic during downturns.
The document discusses a shift from fundamental analysis to technical analysis in finance. It provides three examples to support this shift: 1) Global economics like the housing crisis can be explained by principles of greed, hope and fear in the markets. 2) The mainstream media can act as a contrarian indicator. 3) A brief assessment of financial markets using techniques like candlestick charts and point and figure charts shows the ease and predictability of technical analysis over fundamental measures. Technical analysis is gaining credibility from fields like sociology and psychology in explaining market movements based on factors like sentiment.
1) Recessions are caused by a decline in overall demand for goods and services, both consumption and investment. This can be triggered by various events like the end of wars, rising commodity prices, or increased interest rates.
2) Governments can help cure recessions through stimulus packages and automatic increases in benefits to boost demand. However, governments often underestimate the decline in demand and are slow to respond.
3) While recessions cannot be fully prevented due to uncertain economic conditions, governments should aim to reduce the impact of large shocks through financial regulation to limit high leverage and risky lending practices.
- The document discusses the increased market volatility seen so far in 2016 due to concerns over China's economic slowdown, falling oil prices, and uncertainty around the pace of Fed interest rate hikes.
- It argues that investors should focus on long-term goals and plans rather than trying to predict short-term market movements, which are driven by factors like high-frequency trading and central bank actions.
- While short-term volatility may remain high, fundamental factors like company earnings growth and credit quality will still determine long-term investment returns; investors should stick to strategies focused on identifying attractive long-term value.
The document discusses the content of a thought bubble drawing created by the author to portray changes during the 1920s. The drawing features a flapper girl with a thought bubble reflecting on key events of the past decade, including Prohibition, Women's Suffrage, and the 1929 stock market crash. Icons like a movie reel border and dressing room lights in the title represent the rise of movies and acting as popular entertainment and hobbies during the 1920s. The thought bubble aims to capture how the 1920s were a bold, transformative time through the use of fun colors and symbols of the era.
- Brexit has increased uncertainty and volatility in global markets, affecting real estate. However, real estate offers stable income which is increasingly sought after, especially with low/negative bond yields.
- Opportunities exist for investors with strong currencies like USD, who can acquire UK real estate at cheaper prices. Demand will focus on markets with strong fundamentals like London.
- Yields on safe-haven real estate are compelling compared to low bond yields in countries like Japan. Sterling-denominated UK property yields look attractive to non-UK investors. Performance will be driven by locations with steady demand, transparency, and long-term growth.
Bubble Narrative - Preston Teeter - A Narrative Perspective of Financial Spec...Preston B Teeter
This document summarizes a presentation on analyzing asset bubbles from a narrative perspective. It makes three key points:
1) Narratives play a central role in fueling asset bubbles by enabling phenomena like herd behavior and euphoria. Different levels of narratives can form, from global to asset-specific.
2) Bubbles can be viewed as developing through three stages - an initial competing narratives stage, a collective bubble narrative formation stage, and a stage where the narrative becomes institutionalized.
3) Examining bubbles through a narrative lens helps identify and understand how and why bubbles exist, grow, and are difficult to pop, and can help synthesize different research on bubbles. Factors that amplify
The document discusses the foreign exchange market. It provides background on the history of currency exchange beginning in ancient times. It then summarizes key aspects of the modern foreign exchange market, including that it consists of both wholesale and retail tiers, involves spot and forward transactions between various participants, and uses quotations structured as bids and asks with spreads. The market is unique due to its massive daily trading volume, global nature, and around the clock operations.
This document provides an introduction and background on the determinants of residential real estate prices in Kenya. It discusses several factors that can influence residential real estate prices, including interest rates, GDP, money supply, and inflation rate. The research problem is identified as determining the relative relationship and impact of these key factors on house prices in Kenya. The objective is to investigate the determinants of residential real estate prices. The study is expected to provide valuable insights for real estate investors, homeowners, financing institutions, and the government.
Fasanara Capital | Investment Outlook
1. The Future Is Wide Open: Avoid The ‘Illusion Of Knowledge’ Trap
The single most dangerous thinking trap / optical illusion for investors today is to look at Trump, Brexit and Italy Referendum as non-events, buried in the past. We believe that 2017 may likely be driven by the same factors that failed to shape 2016. The non-events of 2016 are likely to be the drivers of 2017. Finally, we will get to find out if Brexit means Brexit, if Trump means Trump, if a failed Italian referendum means early elections and a membership of the EMU in jeopardy down the line.
2. Structural Shift: These Are Transformational Times
The macro outlook of the next years will be influenced the most by these structural trends:
› Protectionism, De-Globalization & De-Dollarization. In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth
› End of ‘Pax Americana’. The ascent of China. Geopolitical risks on the rise
› End of ‘Pax QE’. Markets without steroids, but still delusional.
› 4th Industrial Revolution: labor participation rate falling from 63% to 40% in 10 years?
3. Our Baseline Scenario: Bubble Unwind, Equities and Bonds Down
Starting this 2017, our major macro convictions are as follows:
› Global Tapering to progress
› US Dollar to keep grinding higher
› European Political Instability to worsen
› US Equities to weaken
IUHF - Housing Finance International - December 2009Ralph Liu
This document provides an overview of several articles in the December 2009 issue of the International Union for Housing Finance's quarterly journal, Housing Finance International. The issue includes articles that:
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1. Real Estate Cycles: What Can We Learn?
Dr. Sopon Pornchokchai
President, Agency for Real Estate Affairs
July 10, 2011
Abstract
Booms and busts of real estate happen at the same time in different location
for different products. The location can be different zones in a city, different
regions and different countries. This is the nature of real estate cycles which
should be explored in order to deal with real estate crises. This paper thus
examines real estate cycles and speculation of real estate around the world.
The rich experience of Thailand in a boom in late 1980’s and a bust in late
1990’s is also worthwhile to be addressed. Roles of different beneficiaries
such as the regulators, financiers, developers, speculators and buyers are
also examined before and after the speculation mania. This paper indicates
that a crux is the inadequate dissemination of information to the public.
Therefore, a think-tank real estate information centre must be established for
the benefits of all.
Real Estate Cycle, Boom, Bust, Speculation
During the past 20 years, at least 2 cycles were be observed, i.e. the 1997 and the 2008 real
estate crisis. However, they happened in different locations. What can we learn from the
crisis. That inter-related to the real estate cycle is the fluctuation of real estate markets due
to politics. This should also be examined for this discussion as well.
1. General View: Real Estate Cycle
In any business, there is cyclical change over time. The cycle in real estate is a very crucial
consideration. An investor, a developer, or even a homebuyer should know where they are
in the cycle of the real estate market at any particular point in time. In other words, property
markets in general and housing markets in particular are rarely in equilibrium (University of
South Australia, 2003: 28). Due to imperfections in these markets, especially in relation to
availability and lags in obtaining market information, as well as substantial time delays
between the development of surplus demand and the ability to satisfy through additional
supply, these markets swing through phases of excess and shortfall. This produces the long
recognized cyclical behavior of these markets and helps explain how speculation can
develop rapidly during certain phases of the cycle.
Evans (1968: 417) summarized the nature the business cycle as follows:
“... the cycle is sometimes represented as a smooth sine curve taken relative
to a trend. In this case not only are the period of expansion and contraction
easily identifiable, but four stages of the cycle can be observed. The period
of expansion below the trend line is know as ‘recovery’, and above the trend
line as ‘prosperity’; the period of contraction above the trend line is know as
‘recession’ and below the trend line as ‘depression.”
Actually, there have been many booms and busts in the real estate markets of different
countries around the world. However, there seems to have been little scrutiny paid to these
phenomena. The following shows some historical evidence of studies which have dealt with
this issue.
Yusof (2001:5) reviewed the chronological characteristics of a business cycle based on the
findings of MacGregor and Hoesli (1999) as follows:
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2. • Business upturn and development: an upturn in the business cycle, typically at a
time of low real interest rates and high capital availability. The scenario generates a
rise in economic activity and strong user demand.
• Business downturn and over building: real interest rates rise in response to the
boom and the business cycle turns downwards.
• Adjustment
• Slump: where the growth falls to its lowest level
• The next cycle: as soon as the slump over, a new cycle is generated. The new
cycle will follow the same characteristic as the previous one. However, the length of
the cycle will differ from one to another.
Small (2000: 7) simplified the view of the real estate cycle by examining the effects of access
to debt on real estate. He hypothesized that:
• Due to a reduction in interest rate or an increase in general credit status, the
opportunity for funding available is increased. This would increase demand.
• Subsequently, prices are increased. This would help increase capital gains. In turn,
yields would be depressed.
• Therefore, property owners would be motivated to improve yield and rent would
subsequently be increased.
Small (2000: 13) also observed that the land price cycle was driven by credit availability,
rental yield, and bidder attitude as follows:
• When funding is available during increases in demand, it is the time for the boom
characterized by an increase in turnover and strong price growth. In this boom
period, confident and speculative optimism dominates.
• Then comes the peak where the market stalls. It is the result of the fall in yield and
expensive credit. As a result, caution dominates.
• It is the time for correction resulting in a price fall. Forced sales and foreclosures
dominate the market.
• The bottom of the cycle comes when most forced sales are cleared.
• The recovery period is evident by the increase in rents and the fall in interest rates.
• Due to strong yields and credit availability, prices are then increased again and lead
to a new boom.
There appears this cyclical process. The first stage is the beginning of recovery from a
previous downturn where excess supply has been absorbed and demand is now increasing.
Due to the accompanying increase in housing prices, confidence begins to increase (Point A
to B or E to F in Fig.1). An increase in prices can be caused by four major factors as follows:
• the market recovery after a bust period,
• the improvement of infrastructure and services in a particular area which will make it
a preferred area among home buyers,
• the improvement of the economy which also creates greater affordability and
opportunities for people, and
• the availability of properties at distressed prices which are attractive to buy for
profiteering.
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3. Fig. 1: Four Stages of Business Cycle
Price
C
Prosperity
B
G
Recession
Trend
F
Recovery
D
Depression
A
E
Time
Source: University of South Australia, 2003: 29.
2. Speculation
Speculation can be seen from different points of views, negative and positive, according to
its scale and its impact on the market as a whole. Speculation is considered the driving
force behind the major booms in real estate markets. Therefore, it is worthwhile to discuss
this issue further. Normally, in the boom period, people are very optimistic and enjoy (over-)
investment irrespective of any warning signs that may be evident. On the other hand, when
the situation becomes bad people panic and become very pessimistic. An example was the
bust in the USA in late 1980’s and early 1990’s. At that time, some prime commercial
properties would which had cost US$ 1,000 per sq foot were actually sold at US$ 150. At
that time it was expected that the oversupply could last for a hundred years (Pornchokchai,
2001-1: 15).
A speculator is defined as a property buyer whose principal motive in buying is to make a
profit from the resale of property at a future time, particularly when a significant capital gain
can be earned (Ring and Bodkin, 1986: 285; Feagin, 1982: 42, and Haila, 1989: 350) While
explaining the common phenomenon of speculators and their actions, Friedman (1993: 325)
defines a speculator as one who invests with the anticipation that an event or a series of
events will occur to increase the value of investment. For example, if the value of singlefamily houses has been appreciating rapidly in recent times, a speculator will then purchase
several units in anticipation that the appreciation of value will be continued. The drive
behind speculation is to secure capital gains out of holding and selling properties at a higher
price later.
Speculation is not a result of an individual behavior but it is a complex and collective
phenomenon as observed by Kinderlerberger (1978, as quoted by Batra, 1987: 121). It is
not only individual buyers but also property developers, investors and financiers who are
obsessed by speculation. This later group build and finance more housing units for
speculation. This phenomenon was observed long ago by Evans (1968: 203) as a macro
economic activity prevailing in the housing market. Roehner (1999: 86) added that the
transmission of speculative attitudes played a vital economic role because it triggered price
increases even in areas that are not prime locations.
An implication of the obsession with speculation is that ordinary people blindly follow shrewd
speculators and buy carelessly until the collapse of the market. They often lack full
knowledge of market conditions and can also be quite careless in decision making. Due to
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4. the obsession on speculation, they may not be able to recognize warning signals or
understand the risks involved.
Speculation can be seen from two different points of views, negative and positive, according
to its scale and its impact on the market as a whole. Generally, speculation has a negative
image. It is unproductive and therefore not helpful to the national economy (Feagin, 1982:
43; and Flint-Hartle & De Bruin, 2000: 14).
During a crisis, properties tend to be priced cheaply so bargains can easily be found
(Schumacher and Bucy, 1992: 152). Therefore, speculation would be a major reason to buy
out these units. This paves the way to clear excess stock and bring on market equilibrium.
Ho and Kwong (2002: 360) found in their statistical tests that although property price
changes lead to speculation, it is not the cause of price increment. In other words, a surge
in price cannot be attributed to speculation; hence, anti-speculation measures to curb sharp
rises in property price may not be effective. It is better to prevent speculation instead of try
to cure it, particularly when it has developed to the level of a mania.
At the 10th Anniversary of the Agency for Real Estate Affairs at the Regent Hotel, Woolery
(2001: 34) delivered a keynote speech. In his concluding remarks, he mentioned that greed
was the crux of speculation. Even though one may have modern analytical tools,
information technology, and adequate time, failure can still appear. This is because greed
makes one invest blindly without proper diagnosis and scrutiny.
3. The 1997 Economic and Real Estate Crisis
The crux of the real estate crisis is the economic crisis of 1997. Real estate is considered a
dependent variable influenced mainly by the economy and other global variables. The
financial crisis of 1997 wiped out not only real estate projects with low development potential
but good projects already under-construction where most of the planned units were booked.
After the economic crisis, most financial institutions did not give loans to developers,
including ones with good track records. Projects could not go on. At the same time,
contractors and other material suppliers could not get money from developers. They were in
trouble as well. Last but not least, many homebuyers, particularly targeted groups, had to
cancel their bookings. Eventually, most of the projects ceased and failed.
During the decline and the crisis in 1997, the growth of the economy was going on but at a
slower pace until 1996 when there appeared a slowdown in exports. In detail, the biggest
declines were centred on the lower wage and labour intensive exports which had been the
major sources of export growth since the Japanese investment influx of the mid 1980’s
(Doner and Ramsay: 1999: 176). The reasons behind the slowdown in exports are varied,
from a worldwide export downturn (Kittiprapas, 2000: 7), Japanese factors (recession in
Japan and depreciation of Yen - making exported goods to Japan, one of Thailand’s largest
export destinations, more expensive), US/European trade protectionism, competition with
other emerging economies (particularly China), as well as a strong Baht pegged to the US
Dollar (Suppakulkittiwattana, 1998: 35). This was a deadlock because the economy was
weakened resulting in the over valuation of the Baht. Eventually, the currency was attacked
and on July 2, 1997 it was floated or devalued.
One major question is whether the slump in the economy could be foreseen. The decline in
exports implied the weaker economy and became the crux of the crisis. Some might say
that the crisis was unforeseeable or unexpected. However, it was not. There were of course
some warning signs, most especially the scale of non-performing loans in the financial
sector, rapidly increasing (and volatile) short-term capital flows, and the magnitude of
external debt (Hill and Arndt: 2000: 8). Krugman (2003) even questioned the "Asian Miracle"
in 1994 when the prosperity prevailed in Asia. However, few payed serious attention.
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5. The boom also cultivated the bust. The rapid Thai financial liberalization in 1992 encouraged
further capital inflows and helped create a bubble in the economy. This liberalization was
introduced without prepartion measures and regulations and is one important factor which
caused the trouble in Thailand’s economy (Suppakulkittiwattana, 1998: 28). Therefore, the
crisis came inevitably. It came partly due to unproductive investment financed by short-term
capital flows from abroad (Nidhiprabha, 2000: 67).
Another cause was the fundamental weakness of the banking system (Wong, 1999: 392) or
the lack of transparency in the accounting system of financial institutions, which was
overlooked during the period of prosperity. Financial institutions did not have industrial
expertise. They only had the willingness to lend money (Vines and Warr, 2003: 457). This
implied operating conditions including outdated regulatory rules, lack of supervision, insider
lending, lack of disclosure, and unsound practices (Bertrand, 2000: 195). Yap and Kirinpanu
(1999: 12) added that close relationships prevail among commercial banks, private
companies, finance companies, real estate developers, and politicians.
When the crisis actually emerged in 1997, local politics exacerbated the crisis once it
emerged resulting in the slow move to remedy the crisis (Jackson, 1999: 11). In other
words, mismanagement and inefficient supervision by the government was one of the major
triggering points for the crisis (Unganjanakul, 1999: 64). For example, when the crisis came,
the authorities raised interest rates and tightened market liquidity. This exacerbated the
situation after the Baht was floated.
All of this does not mean that FDI is a disadvantage for Thailand or other developing Asian
countries. Actually, FDI transfers not only the funds for fixed investment but also technology
and managerial know-how (Urata, 2001: 452). In fact, protectionist policies which aimed at
protecting their own markets deepened the world depression in the 1930’s. Therefore,
developing countries should encourage more FDI and foreign trade to achieve economic
growth by lowering or removing the barriers to trade (regional liberalization), improving
infrastructure (transportation and communication facilities), practicing good public and
private governance, and assimilating foreign technology transfers (Urata, 2001: 453-454). It
should be mentioned that FDI has mainly in the manufacturing sector and in other productive
sectors but not in real estate.
4. The 2008 Economic and Real Estate Crisis
The latest financial crisis is considered the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression
of the 1930s. As a result, the collapse of large financial institutions was witnessed. In
addition, there appeared the bailout of banks by national governments and downturns in
stock markets around the world. In many areas, the housing market has also suffered,
resulting in numerous evictions, foreclosures and prolonged vacancies.
As summarized in the Wikipedia (2011), the financial crisis was triggered by a liquidity
shortfall in the United States banking system in 2008. The collapse of the U.S. housing
bubble, which peaked in April 2007, caused the values of securities tied to U.S. real estate
pricing to plummet, damaging financial institutions globally. Critics argued that credit rating
agencies and investors failed to accurately price the risk involved with mortgage-related
financial products, and that governments did not adjust their regulatory practices to address
21st-century financial markets.
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6. Fig. 2: World map showing real GDP growth rates for 2009.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late-2000s_financial_crisis
The G20 Declaration of the Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy stated the
common principles for reform including: strengthening Transparency and Accountability,
enhancing Sound Regulation, promoting Integrity in Financial Markets, reinforcing
International Cooperation and reforming International Financial Institutions (the White
House: 2008).
According to the observations and interviews with authorities involved, it is assessed that in
2011:
USA is still the stage of decline with a lot of subprime debts
Denmark and the Scandinavia are still in the bad situation where financial institutions still
collapsed.
Japan is still in a struggling period particularly after the Tsunami, the situation becomes
very fragile.
However, China, India and Southeast Asian Countries are still in the growth period with
strong economy and hot real estate markets.
5. Real estate markets and the economy
Japanese FDI not only catapulted the overall economy but also the property market and
urban development in Bangkok and Thailand in general. In other words industrial
development boosted urban development, prompting the real estate market to respond to
the demand to accommodate residential, commercial, and service activities (TDRI, 2003).
Many analysts tend to mention real estate as a bad investment mode leading to the crisis.
For example, Roehner (1999: 76) believes that the 1997 financial crisis in Thailand was
partly triggered by the burst of the real estate bubble. In fact, this needs to be clarified.
When FDI first started entering the country it changed agricultural land to manufacturing
sites. Development potential was significantly higher. In Japan itself when the Yen’s value
doubled within two years after the 1985 Plaza Accord, real estate prices doubled in four
years (Miller, 2003). When a large amount of money was injected into Thailand, sharp price
rises were also seen in real estate markets.
Another reason for the leapfrog in real estate development was the very limited growth in the
bust period prior to 1985 after Thailand devalued its currency in 1983 and 1984. Therefore,
when the economy recovered, cumulative demands emerged. This was why it was found in
1987 that the housing supply grew faster than the population (Planning and Development
Collaborative International, 1987: 17).
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7. The bubble in real estate prices should have ended after the gulf war in 1990. However, due
to the continued influx of foreign funds, the real estate market remained buoyant. Due to the
BIBF, a lot of cheap loans were available. Many developers were encouraged to borrow to
develop real estate projects. Due to the boom in the stock market, irrational exuberance
appeared. More buying in real estate emerged. However, during 1992 to 1996, the increase
in land prices was only 18% or 4.3% per annum which was a lot lower than deposit interest
rates at that time (Agency for Real Estate Affairs, 1999: 163). This implies that although
input into the industry by foreign funds was strong, the output in property prices was not
significant. This is because real estate markets had already bubbled during the 1985-1990
period.
Real estate is not the culprit for the bust in the economy. Actually, major loans were not
made for real estate projects but to stock investors who got over US$ 4.8 billion in loans
from finance companies (Blustein, 2001: 56-57). According to the Bank of Thailand (2000),
real estate related loans accounted for only 15% of all non-performing loans. In addition,
only 24% of the impaired assets transferred to the Thai Asset Management Corporation in
1999 were from real estate projects. The Majority came from the manufacturing sector,
wholesale and retail trades, service industries and the like. The commonly mentioned "real
estate" items were simply collateral for loans made for non real-estate purposes (MacIntire,
2000: 143). For those bad real estate investments, they were not general owner-occupied
housing developments but luxury developments of residential, commercial and recreational
properties. For example, office vacancy rates were almost 30% in 1998 (Jackson: 1999: 11)
whereas it was only 14% for housing (Agency for Real Estate Affairs, 1999). Therefore,
Thailand’s housing developments were not the trigger for the bust of the economy.
Actually real estate developments, particularly in terms of housing, help contribute to the
economy and the country. A unique feature of housing in Thailand is that almost all housing
provision is provided by the private sector, particularly in the boom period. The government
did not subsidize housing development. In Singapore, 85% of all housing units are built and
subsidized by the Housing Development Board. However, the success of subsidies is
dubious. For example, subsidies can create more inequality in opportunities for housing.
The problem for private housing developers in Thailand is that they do not understand the
economic influence of FDI as well as its consequences on the economy and in creating real
estate bubbles. Therefore, they were not prepared to tackle with the hard landing of the
economy and bursting of the real estate bubble. As a result, they suffered a lot. Their
experiences are then worthwhile to study so as not to be repeated by new developers.
6. Concluding Remarks
Excessive buying of housing units by speculators leads to over investment by the developers
responding to unrealistic and unsustainable demand levels and thereby disrupt the
equilibrium of the market. Blind speculation occurs in an environment where there is
inadequate market information available to potential buyers. Financial institutions which
supply finance without assessing the market dynamics, also inadvertently encourage
speculation. If the financial institutions had access to accurate market information and
particularly used indicators such as the number of unoccupied housing units as a sign of
overproduction in investment decision making, there would not have been such an excessive
stock of housing units.
In fact inadequate dissemination of available information and lack of recognition of the value
of data have affected buyers and sellers as well as financiers. When everyone invests in
property with the expectation of short-term capital gains without any rational decision making
on the basis of accurate market information, the market is expected to eventually collapse
and inevitably hurting everyone involved. This is what has happened in the case of housing
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8. market of the BMR. Therefore, the major reasons for market failure in the BMR are found to
be the lack of accurate information and failure to use relevant data in decision-making.
Dr.Sopon Pornchokchai has had experience in real estate research and valuation since
1982. He was a consultant to the ESCAP, UN-Habitat, International Labour Organization
and other international organizations. His research master pieces include the discovery of
1,020 slums (1985), CAMA (computer-assisterd mass appraisal) modeling (1990), forecast
of 300,000 unoccupied housing units (1995 and 1998), study for property information centre
(2000), and the roadmap for Vietnamese valuation profession (2006), Indonesia Finance
Ministry (2008), World Bank-Jakarta (2010). He is currently the President, Thai Appraisal
Foundation and Agency for Real Estate Affairs, Director, Thai Real Estate Business School,
FIABCI Representative to the UN ESCAP, Advisor, the US Appraisal Foundation and Focal
Point, United Nations Global Compact
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