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Peter Singer sacrifice some consumer goods

Peter Singer argues that we ought to sacrifice some consumer goods in an effort to help those living in absolute poverty. Consumer goods are not as morally significant as a life.

Peter Singer argues that we ought to sacrifice some consumer goods

Peter Singer argues that we ought to sacrifice some consumer goods in an effort to help those living in absolute poverty. Consumer goods are not as morally significant as a life.  Many authors do not agree with Singer’s views about global poverty, however.

For this assignment, I would like you to briefly summarize Singer’s view, and then present and explain one criticism of his view.  You must find one journal article in which the author criticizes some of Singer’s ideas about global poverty to complete the second part of this question.  When you discuss the article that is critical of Singer’s views, be sure to present the author’s thesis. Further, to present and explain the arguments the author gives in defense of her thesis. You can find articles on the Philosopher’s Index (this is a database to which the library subscribes.  Go to the library homepage, click on ‘databases’ and then ‘P’.  You can find the Philosopher’s index there).  Papers should be 3-4 pages typed, double-spaced

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Role of US and China in global economy pacesetting

This is an assignment that discusses the role of US and China in global economy pacesetting. The paper also requires writing of a conceptual paper.

The role of US and China in global economy pacesetting

OVERVIEW
The final project provides you with an opportunity to use work from previous papers and discussion forums in formulating your paper, but it will also require additional research. You are required to adhere to APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines and to cite your sources. Do not copy tables or material and present it as your own. A feature of good academic writing is building on the work of others in presenting a new approach to a business issue.

Use databases such as EBSCOhost and ProQuest (available through the myEdison portal in the My Resources block). Also, online journals from the New Jersey State Library to conduct your research. (In order to access resources from the New Jersey State Library, you must first sign up for a free library card.)

The role of the United States and China are pacesetting in the global economy. Greater cooperation will be essential to support the robustness of both economies. As a way of approaching this challenge, the Ministry of Economy of China has invited you to present a seminar to its key staff to better understand the conceptual framework of microeconomics in the U.S. economy. The minister feels that if his staff is better able to understand the U.S. perspective on microeconomics. The two countries might be able to work in a more cooperative way in the global economy.

The role of US and China in global economy pacesetting

To do this means that you must prepare a conceptual briefing paper. On the basics of the U.S. economy that will prepare the minister’s staff for your insightful seminar to follow. Please remember that this is a preliminary briefing paper that will be used to prepare Ministry of Economy staff for the seminar; it is not the seminar itself. Your briefing paper should include the following:

Introduction:

Firstly, provide a brief focus statement about your paper and what the reader can expect.

Private, common, and public goods:

Secondly, provide a brief synopsis of the differences between private, common, and public goods, and the value of this difference to the economy.

Market structures and costs of productions:

Thirdly, define market structures and costs of production and how they operate in an economy.

Consumer behavior:

Fourthly, explain the significance of consumer behavior to the economy in terms of marginal utility, total utility, and diminishing utility on the economy.

Taxation, government intervention, supply and demand, and economic growth:

Also, discuss the relationship between taxation, government intervention, and supply and demand and its relationship to economic growth.

Opportunity costs and decision making:

Explain opportunity costs and their importance to decision making at both the individual and organizational level in the economy.

Conclusions and outcomes:

Lastly, provide a few concluding paragraphs about what your paper discussed and how it can be beneficial for better understanding microeconomics.

Investments and investment risk

This week, let’s talk about investments and investment risk. In class with you today are individuals with various experience in investing – some may be seasoned professionals, while others may have very little experience. Either case is perfect okay because we all approach investing, risk, and return differently.

This week, let’s talk about investments and investment risk

Week 4 Discussion: Risk, Return and Diversification
This week, let’s talk about investments and investment risk. In class with you today are individuals with various experience in investing. Some may be season ed professionals, while others may have very little experience. Either case is perfect okay because we all approach investing, risk, and return differently.
When you invest your money, you have to consider a basic risk-return tradeoff. The risk-return tradeoff (Links to an external site.) is the balance between the desire for the lowest possible risk and the highest possible returns. In general, low levels of uncertainty (low risk) are associate with low potential returns and high levels of uncertainty (high risk) are associated with high potential returns (link (Links to an external site.)).

Describe three factors that influence your evaluation of the risk of an investment
What factors influence risk tolerance?
How does diversification positively and negatively affect risk?
What type of investor would invest in a high beta stock and a low beta stock?

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Reasons for the low and even negative bond yields

This paper focuses on EC3214 Financial Economics II. The Excel file ‘Yield on ten-year Tbills’ in Moodle contains US daily yields on 10-year Treasuries (in percent) for you to verify or to track the data over the period October 2014 to July 2010.

EC3214 Financial Economics II-The Excel file ‘Yield on ten-year

Instructions
The Excel file ‘Yield on ten-year Tbills’ in Moodle contains US daily yields on 10-year Treasuries (in percent) for you to verify or to track the data over the period October 2014 to July 2010. At the bottom of the brief summary, there are some questions that you will need to address in writing the essay.

Make sure that the essay is your own individual work and that you do not use external help. Do not copy from anywhere else. You should include a reference section at the end of the essay, and use an appropriate style of referencing to write it out. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source of reference and you will be penalised for including it in the reference section. Please write clearly, and structure your essay so that it is presentable and flows nicely. Clearly explain any models you refer to and discuss implications of their results.

Low bond yields in the 2010’s

The unconventional monetary policies followed by several central banks since 2008 has led to an increase in the demand for bonds, thus increasing the price of bonds and pushing bond yields much lower than historical average yields. For example, in February 2015 10-year bond yield were 2% in the US, 1.6% in Spain, 0.4% in Germany and Japan and -0.04% in Switzerland.
These low and especially negative bond rates are exceptional and have raised the question as to why bond investors are willing to accept such low bond yields. Unconventional monetary policies (quantitative easing or QE) that push up the demand for bonds and thereby increase bond prices are usually seen as the major reason for the low bond yields (remember the negative relationship between bond prices and bond yields).

Despite these low bond yields, investors have recently earned very favourable returns from bonds. For example, in 2014 the returns from the BlackRock Euro Bond Fund A2 EUR was 11.40%.  The total returns from investing in bonds consist of two parts: the yield on the bond, or the periodic interest rate payments, as well as potential capital gains or losses (selling the bond before maturity at a price higher or lower than the purchase price). In 2014, falling bond yields was the consequence of increased demand for bonds, leading to higher bond prices and thus capital gains for bond investors.

EC3214 Financial Economics II

Address the following issues in your write-up (see instructions above):

Firstly, Discuss some reasons for the low (and even negative) bond yields that prevailed at the beginning of 2015, by investigating themes like: Demographic changes among investors in industrialised nations; Currency gains from exchange rates; Negative Inflation; and Capital Regulations and Liquidity Requirements of institutional investors.

Secondly, Discuss the sustainability of these low bond yields.

Thirdly, Discuss the relationship between bond yields and capital gains that can be earned when investing in bonds. In other words, explain why bond investors earned relatively high total returns on bond funds in 2014, despite the record low bond yields at the time.

Fourthly,  Provide some reasons why bond investors were willing to accept negative bond yields in early 2015.

EC3214 Financial Economics II

Additional Sources/ references that you may want to consult to augment your knowledge

Buttonwood (2015). Accentuate the negative: Why investors would opt to lose money. The Economist January 24, 2015.
http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21640373-why-investors-would-opt-lose-money-accentuate-negative

Oliver, S (2019). Global growth slowing, plunging bond yields & inverted yield curves – not terminal but shares are due a pull back. AMP Capital, March 26, 2019. https://www.ampcapital.com/au/en/insights-hub/articles/2019/march/global-growth-slowing-plunging-bond-yields-and-inverted-yield-curves

Bhansali, V and Emons, B (2015). Why the Bond Market Is Yielding Negative and What Negative Yields Mean for You. Pimco.
http://europe.pimco.com/EN/Insights/Pages/Why-the-Bond-Market-Is-Yielding-Negative-and-What-Negative-Yields-Mean-for-You.aspx

Huebscher, R (2015). Gary Shilling – Why You Should Own Bonds. Advisor Perspectives, February 17, 2015.
http://www.advisorperspectives.com/newsletters15/Why_You_Should_Own_Bonds.php

Identification of possible problems and solutions in a case study

This is an assignment that focuses on the identification of possible problems and solutions of a case study. The paper also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the solution.

The identification of possible problems and solutions of a case study

Assignment Instructions
Firstly, a case analysis must be written in APA format and include the proper cover and reference list.  The Case Analysis must be at least 550 words. Please use double spacing (as required by APA) and an APA approved font (12 point).  The Case Analysis must also include at least three references. Please be sure to list your references on a separate page at the end of the case analysis. Reference support should be included in the evaluation of possible solutions as well as the recommendations and/or implementation sections.  The Case Analysis MUST include the following headings and follow this prescribed format:

Title Page (APA formatted)
I. Major Facts (Heading)
(State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.)
II. Major Problem (Heading)
(State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may also wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.)

The identification of possible problems and solutions of a case study.

III. Possible Solutions (Heading)
A. (List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.
B. However, do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other. You MUST also include a minimum of three possible solutions.
C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.
D. Note the advantages and also disadvantages of each possible solution as well as expected outcomes. This is an area where outside support will help.
IV. Choice and Rationale (Heading)
(State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alternative solutions.) Additionally, explain the hopeful outcome of this alternative.
V. Implementation (Heading)
Prepare a plan to implement your choice (recommendation).
Reference Page (APA formatted) – every source listed should be cited within the text.