Assignment

About 200 words for each question.

-Outside sources are not required, however, when directly quoted or paraphrased works of others is used in any manner, the writer is obligated to properly cite the source of the original narrative.

1. Propose an argument for organizations to become multinational.

2. Examine and critique the theory of comparative advantage.

3. Formulate a dialogue describing market imperfections.

4. Based on the reading assignments, compare and contrast fixed and flexible exchange rates eras.

5. Identify and explain evolving market regimes and their outcomes.

6. Propose the similarities and differences of the current account and financial account in the balance of payments structure. In doing so, apply your analysis to explain the trade balance between the U.S. and China

7. Propose the importance of the financial account (from the BOP) to economic indicators.

8. Propose the connection between the balance of payments framework and exchange rates.

9. Critique and assess the gold standard and its role in regard to monetary policy and the international monetary system.

10. Evaluate and outline the principal utility of the foreign exchange market.

11. Compare and contrast the Fisher effect and the international Fisher effect.

12. Compare and contrast the following: the law of one price, absolute purchasing power parity, and relative purchasing power parity.

13. Analyze and propose the major differences of American and European denominations.

14. Reconstruct the following: asset approach, balance of payment, and purchasing power parity.

15. Examine the meaning of overshooting and how is it corrected.

16. Value the technical analysis and BOP approach to forecasting.

17. Analyze and propose the major differences of interest rates swaps and currency swaps.

18. Relate similarities and differences to the following: transaction and economic exposure.

19. Assess the determinants of operating exposure

20. Analyze hedging transaction exposure through applying forward contracts.

21. Examine the re-measurement and translation process.

22. Compare and contrast the international capital asset pricing model to the domestic capital asset pricing model.

23. Summarize the pathways to pursuing global sources. Responses should reflect euro-equity issues, direct foreign issuances, depositary receipt programs, and private placements

24. Defend the main reasons causing U.S. firms to cross-list abroad.

25. Appraise the three levels of commitment for ADRs traded in the United States.

26. Compare and contrast the following: tax morality and neutrality.

27. Examine the categories and importance of tax types.

28. Analyze tax treaties and purposes.

29. Examine the parties and roles involved with a letter of credit.