A. What factors are responsible for the recent surge in international portfolio

Investment advisors recommend risk reduction through international diversification. International investing allows you to take advantage of the potential for growth in foreign economies, particularly in emerging markets. Janice Wong is considering investment in either Europe or Asia. She has studied these markets and believes that both markets will be influenced by the U.S. economy, which has a 21% chance for being good, a 52% chance for being fair, and a 27% chance for being poor. Probability distributions of the returns for these markets are given in the accompanying table. Return Rates in Europe: Good, 10%; Fair, 4%; Poor, -3% Return Rates in Asia: Good, 24%; Fair, 4%; Poor, -18% a. Find the expected value and the standard deviation of returns in Europe and Asia. (Round intermediate calculations to at least 4 decimal places and final answers to 2 decimal places.)

Describe the importance of international capital structure. What risks can you identify when working with cash, credit, and inventory management? Discuss what risks apply when discussing strategies for financing a foreign operation? Provide your rationale and any supporting data. Consider how a Christian worldview perspective on personal debt may conflict with how a multinational company leverages debt to finance its operations and growth. Refer to the topic resources provided and support your position using specific Bible references.

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The market for capital Firms require capital to invest in productive opportunities. The best firms with the most profitable opportunities can attract capital away from inefficient firms with less profitable opportunities. Investors supply firms with capital at a cost called the interest rate. The interest rate that investors require is determined by several factors, including the availability of production opportunities, the time preference for current consumption, risk, and inflation. Suppose the Federal Reserve (the Fed) decides to tighten credit by contracting the money supply. Use the following graph by moving the black X to show what happens to the equilibrium level of borrowing and the new equilibrium interest rate. Q1. Which tend to be more volatile, short- or long-term interest rates? Long-term interest rates      2. Short-term interest rates Q2. If the inflation rate was 3.20% and the nominal interest rate was 4.20% over the last year, what was the real rate of interest over…

What is Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)  Does the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-09 support or invalidate the EMH? article if needed: The Global Financial Crisis and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, What have we learned?

Which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices The Principle of Diversification states that investors are better off by investing in one asset. The Principle of Diversification states that investors are better off by investing in different types of assets. The Principle of Diversification states that investors are better off by investing in risk-free assets. The Principle of Diversification states that investors are better off by investing in an industry of their choice.