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Description Instructions For this milestone, submit a draft of the Time Value of Money section of the final project, along with your supporting explanations. Base your calculations on the data provided in this case study. Be sure to substantiate your claims. Submit your calculations on the designated tab of the Final Project Student Workbook and your supporting explanations as a Microsoft Word document. For additional details, please refer to the Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric document. The paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document in APA style, not including your calculations. Do not make plagiarism and I will check it by the turnitin. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Time Value of Money A. Calculate the following time value of money figures: 1. Calculate the present value of the company based on the given interest rate and expected revenues over time. 2. Suppose the risk of the company changes based on an internal event. Recalculate the present value of the company. 3. Suppose that a potential buyer has offered to buy this company in five years. Based on the present value you calculated above, what would be a reasonable amount for which the company should be sold at that future time? B. What are the implications of the change in present value based on risk? In other words, what does the change mean to the company, and how would you, as a financial manager, interpret it? Be sure to justify your reasoning. C. Based on the future value of the company that you calculated, and being mindful of the need to effectively balance portfolio risk with return, what recommendation would you make about purchasing the company as an investment at that price? Be sure to substantiate your reasoning. Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Time Value of Money: Figures Accurately calculates requested figures Time Value of Money: Implications Analyzes implications of change in present value based on risk, justifying reasoning Time Value of Money: Future Value Makes recommendation about purchasing company at future price, substantiating claims Articulation of Response Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Description The assignment is to read the following two essays on comparative advantage and trade, then write a response essay on the topic. 1. The first essay is by the economist Paul Krugman, who is a columnist for the New York Times. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2008 for his contributions to trade theory. The Nobel Committee explains, "Traditional trade theory assumes that countries are different and explains why some countries export agricultural products whereas others export industrial goods. The new theory clarifies why worldwide trade is in fact dominated by countries which not only have similar conditions, but also trade in similar products – for instance, a country such as Sweden that both exports and imports cars. This kind of trade enables specialization and large-scale production, which result in lower prices and a greater diversity of commodities." Krugman's essay is from a book of essays on international economics. The essay is called "Ricardo's Difficult Idea" and discusses why he believes so few people share the consensus of professional economists on comparative advantage. Link to the essay: http://web.mit.edu/krugman/www/ricardo.htmLinks to an external site. 2. The second essay is titled "A Petition" by the 19th Century political economist Frederic Bastiat. The essay is sometimes also referred to as "The Candlemaker's Petition", and it is a satirical essay that deals with common objections to international trade. Link to the essay: http://econlib.org/library/Bastiat/basSoph3.html#S.1, Ch.7, A Petition (you may have to copy and paste this link). The assignment is to write a response to these essays that discusses the following questions: 1) Who was the audience for each essay? How did those audiences differ? 2) Are the arguments presented largely positive or normative? Do the authors tones differ? 3) What positive argument is each author giving in support of open trade? Do they directly address common objections? Your response should not exceed 2000 words, and should be at least 1250 words.

Description Congressional Budget office(CBO) estimates that the budget deficit of the fiscal year 2011 is about $1.3 trillion. The deficit for 2012 was to improve little(around $1.1 trillion). The deficit for 2013 was $680 billion. Finally the deficit reduced to $483 billion for 2014. The federal budget deficit of 2015 was $439 billion. The federal budget deficit of 2016 was $534 billion. The federal budget deficit of 2017 was $668 billion. Your comment has to be more than five(5) sentences for each question based on researched facts and logical analysis to earn the full credit. Q1) Are we going back to the budget deficit cycle again? Is it because of slow recovery, sagging stock market or the war against terror or the president Obama's stimulus policy?(0.5 point) Q2) Although the war against IRAQ was over quick(?), there will be involved with the additional cost after the war including the reconstruction and humanitarian aids , or another war(Afghan) or fighting against ISIS. How does this military cost contribute to our rising budget deficit? (0.5 point) Q3) Will Trump's stimulus package( Spending increase and Tax cut) contribute to another huge budget deficit down the road? Is this TAX CUT with large budget deficit necessary for the economy now( could this policy be overheating the economy or inflationary?) or will it cause another financial danger to haunt US economy soon due to crowding out from these huge deficit? or do you agree with supply- sider that Tax cut can boost economic growth so much to generate tax revenue and this will help reducing deficit and debt? (0.5 point) Q4) To finance current budget deficit, US government relies on T bond sales. The significant portion(over 30%) of T bonds are purchased by foreign governments or capitalists(lately China). What is your opinion about relying on foreign debt to finance US budget deficit? If some foreign countries became unhappy about trade or political matter with US government ( of the new president, Trump) or due to lack of confidence over US T Bond and decided to cash out (sell) US T bonds they are holding, what economic consequence do you expect to be occurred? (0.5 point) Q5) US national debt to its GDP is a little over %100. Japanese national debt to its GDP is getting close to %250. Could this be a potential disaster for the global economy ,since Japanese economy is 3rd largest one in the world? (0.5 point)

Description Re-read the feature "Apply the Concept" in Chapter 3 around page 78 entitled "Millennials Shake Up the Markets for Soda, Groceries, Big Macs, and Running Shoes" Consider the following passage from the Problem Sets at the end of Chapter 3: From 1979 to 2015, China had a policy that allowed couples to have only one child. (Since 2016, couples have been allowed to have two children.) The one-child policy caused a change in the demographics of China. Between 1980 and 2015, the share of the population aged 14 and under decreased from 36 percent to 17 percent. And, as parents attempted to ensure that the lone child was a son, the number of male children relative to female children increased. Choose two goods and explain how the demand for them has likely been affected by China's one-child policy. Consider both the decrease in the percent of population 14 and under and also the change in the male-child-to-female-child ratio. A minimum of 350 words required. The selected tutor will be provided the e-book information.

Description - Economies of Scope Describe two activities inside your organization, or one inside and one outside your organization, that exhibit economies (or diseconomies) of scope. Describe the source of the scope econo- mies. How could your organization exploit the scope economy or diseconomy? Compute the profit consequences of the advice. The company is Amazon (You should apply the question on Amazon) Note: -I want all the answers academic and exact. -2-3 pages (single specie) . -Do not plagiarism the answer or cheat it and do not use previous solutions for students or from the internet. -Do not forget the references.

Description Please look at the attachments below. The information for Assignment 2 is from Assignment 1. Assignment 2: Final Report Due Week 10, worth 200 points This assignment is aligned to this course outcome: • Apply macroeconomic concepts to current and personal economic events and decisions. In addition to writing about macroeconomic concepts, it's equally important to be able to convey your understanding of these concepts by communicating them to others. In the workplace you might do this by writing briefs (like you did for Assignment 1), creating presentations, or writing reports for your manager or team. This Final Report assignment will be a Word document (approximately 3 pages) that builds off your previous Economic Brief and selected industry. For this assignment, you'll examine at least one of the macroeconomic indicators or policies below within the context of the industry you have previously selected. • GDP growth • Unemployment rates • Inflation rates • Interest rates • International trade policy and issues related to trade balances, trade restrictions, etc. • Government fiscal policy and issues related to taxation, government spending, and budget deficits • FED (central bank) monetary policy and issues related to the FED’s mission to stabilize the economy Macroeconomic Resources for Industry and Economy These resources are available to help you find the size and growth rate of your industry in the U.S. economy and/or relative to GDP: • Real GDP – Click on Section 1, then table 1.1.6 (click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • % change in Real GDP – Click on Section1, then table 1.1.1 (click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • GDP by Industry – 2008 to 2017 annual data (click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • % change in GDP by industry – 2008 to 2017 annual data (click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). These resources are available to help you measure and track macroeconomic indicators and outcomes of macroeconomic policies: • Unemployment rates – Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). • Inflation rates as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). ECO100 – Principles of Economics © 2018 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University confidential and proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 2 of 4 • % Change in Real Exports and Imports – Click on Section 4, then table 4.2.1 (click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • Government receipts, expenditures, and savings – Click on Section 3, then table 3.1 for total government and table 3.2 for federal government. (Click on MODIFY to change the year range and frequency.) Data is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • FED Funds Interest Rates. Data is from Trading Economics (tradingeconomics.com). Preparation 1. To begin this assignment, recall the industry you selected in Assignment 1. 2. Use the industry GDP resources above to assess the size and growth rate of this industry. 3. Next, identify a newsworthy macroeconomic indicator or policy that may impact your selected industry. Use the macroeconomic resources above to find patterns and trends. 4. It will also be important to review relevant chapters from The Little Book of Economics, the OpenStax: Principles of Macroeconomics chapter readings, and your prior discussion board questions and responses. Instructions Prepare a Final Report that is approximately two to three (2-3) pages long in which you: 1. Assess your selected industry’s relative size and growth rate in the economy. 2. Identify at least one newsworthy macroeconomic indicator or policy that is important for the industry to monitor, e.g., GDP, unemployment, inflation rates, interest rates, trade policy, government taxation and spending decisions, and/or FED decisions. 3. Explain why this macroeconomic indicator or policy is important and how it may impact your selected industry. 4. Describe a recent trend in the macroeconomic indicator or policy. Include a graph, chart, or table that illustrates the observed trend. 5. Conclude with a forecast for the industry based on whether the trend identified in part 4 is expected to continue. Provide support for your conclusion. 6. This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different compared to other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. (Note: You’ll be prompted to enter your Blackboard login credentials to view these standards.) o Your brief should include a cover page. o Your brief should be two to three (2-3) pages in length (not including the cover page), double-spaced, 12-point font. o Your report should include a minimum of two (2) references/citations in the text.

Description #1 Worksheet #2 Memo Scenario: The product is a portable multimedia center to be marketed in the U. S. market, called “Media Popup” made by the start-up company Porttron, Inc. The multimedia center is a glossy compact entertainment box 10”X12” and includes a screen with optional additional screen extension that pops out of the right side, computer keyboard that folds down, 4 surround sound mini-speakers that can be adhered to any hard surface with the stick strips at the back of each speaker, and includes a subscription to streamed movies, music, and videos for two years for $499. It is available in 3 different colors (black, silver, white). Business Memo: You are a marketing assistant at Porttron Inc. tasked with providing a business memo (i.e., an internal company document) to the United States (U.S.) executive management team of Porttron Inc. concerning the checklist items provided below. Write a minimum 500-word original business memo. In a concise manner, describe to executive management the data you will analyze to determine a potential market for this product. State your purpose in the opening paragraph and provide sufficient information to explain the required items. Finally, provide a concluding paragraph to summarize your suggestions. Checklist: 1. Identify either a consumer or business market. 2. Describe your bases for segmenting the market (Ex. – Demographics). 3. Identify segmentation descriptors (Ex. – Age, occupation, income). 4. Explain your rationale for the segmentation descriptors. 5. Describe the selected target market for the scenario product. 6. Identify a marketing mix (Product, place, promotion, price). Using a minimum of 2 pages (500 words) in a Microsoft Word® document, write the business memo using the 6th edition APA format and citation style

Description Please fill out the attached template. In this Assignment, you will focus on marginal utility, Price Elasticity of Demand, and understanding the difference between Price Elasticity of Demand and Income Elasticity of Demand. We all subconsciously assign “scores” to what we are considering to purchase, based on our expected level of “satisfaction” (Marginal Utility) with that purchase. When making simultaneous pairs of purchases, again we subconsciously compare the amount of “satisfaction” (Marginal Utility) that we will receive from the pair of purchases. To decide on the “ideal” combination of these two purchases, we expect that the last dollar we spend on each of the items will give us the “same” satisfaction per dollar (Marginal Utility per dollar). Further, we know that the MORE of an item that we get, the next one we get will give us LESS “satisfaction” Marginal Utility) than the last one gave us (the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility). Using what you have learned about Marginal Utility and Marginal Utility per dollar, answer the following questions.

Description Topic: Diminishing Marginal Utility Pretend that you have just been surprised with a genuine email that says you have just been selected by your favorite pizza delivery company that every day for the next month you will receive your favorite pizza for lunch and another of that same favorite pizza for dinner, delivered to your home and ready to eat. Using the concept of diminishing marginal utility, discuss how excited you will be on the first day of your winning. What about your excitement on the 10th day? What about your excitement on the 30th day? Now, pretend that your favorite national brand gasoline company informs you that you have won as much as you want free gasoline, as much as you want, from any of their gas stations, anywhere in the country every day for a year. Using the concept of diminishing marginal utility, discuss how excited you will be on the first day of your winning What about your excitement on the 10th day? What about your excitement on the 30th day? Again, considering the concept of utility, what makes these two scenarios different?

Description Need to complete this assignment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #3: Please open the document in the link below and follow the instructions, answering all the questions. Attempt to integrate your personal insights and real world facts with economic concepts from the textbook. 1. See File Attached "ASSIGNMENT 3-1.docx". The following link opens a document with "Hints." 2. See File Attached "Hints.docx". Also the textbook is available here: http://bit.ly/2nWsi19 - (eBook PDF) Thank You So Much.