Explain in one to two sentences how the Federal Reserve sets monetary policy in the United States. Based on your first example, what happened to the inflation rate when the Fed raised the federal funds rate? Illustrate your answer with specific details from the example. Based on your second example, what happened to the unemployment…

Modernizing Financing Strategies: Venture Capital in the Digital Age Technology has advanced how organizations raise money or seek debt to finance their operations. Today, social media and the Internet have influenced these processes. Provide an example of a venture capital strategy that you would use to start your own business. Discuss how this strategy is…

Equity vs. Debt: Strategic Considerations for Organizational Financing Holders of equity capital (common and preferred stock) are owners of the firm. There are those that argue that having equity capital benefits the organization versus debt. With the variety of debt structures available, such as angel investors, fund-raising, etc., do you believe that it is better…

Strategies for Share Price Maximization: Balancing Organizational Goals and Stakeholder Interests Compare and contrast the decisions that are consistent with the firm’s share price maximization goals. In your response, provide at least two peer-reviewed sources to support your answers. As we have discussed, one of the main goals of the organization is to maximize the…

First, review the module resources (including the optional resources which may also be useful in completing this task). In addition, do a bit of research on your own regarding global financing options. Large global banks, such as HBSC or Bank of America—ones that have extensive experience with foreign lending policies—detail their global loan procedures on…

Apple INC is my company. Complete excel worksheet First, review the annual financial statements (Form 10-K) for your selected company. You can either retrieve the statements from the webpage SEC EDGAR Company Filings or directly from the company’s website, often listed under “Investor Information.” Review the Module Five resources, including the website Historical Exchange Rates,…

Explain how the federal government finances and services its outstanding debt. Describe how the federal deficit is a burden on the shoulders of future generations.

Norwegian Satellite Development Company (NSDC) Cost Estimates for World Satellite Telephone Exchange Project NSDC has a contract to produce eight satellites to support a worldwide telephone system (for Alaska Telecom, Inc.) that allows individuals to use a single, portable telephone in any location on earth to call in and out. NSDC will develop and produce…

The 2008 financial crisis forced financial professionals and economists to reconsider their concepts regarding financial markets and institutions relative to macroeconomic views. Some of the views include adequate governance and the effectiveness of insuring credit risks. This reflection highlighted the liquidity risk arising from bank dependence on securitization for liquidity. As you read The Impact…

First, review the module resources, including the Harvard Business Review case study “F. Mayer Imports: Hedging Foreign Currency Risk,” and then introduce the problem at hand and address the following: Current State: What is the current state of the Eurozone—and the political risks and volatility of the Australian dollar (AUD)? Efficacy: How effective is F.…