Calculate the degree of imbalance in each year based on the data given in the table below for a hypothetical office market. Clearly explain your calculations and the rationale they are based on. Total Stock sq.m Vacant Stock sq.m. Change in Rents (%) 2017 91,254 11,210 -2.1 2018 91,298 8,680 -1.2 2019 91,470 6,590 0 2020 92,150 10,215 -1.7

There is much speculation on how the current foreclosure market will evolve due to a variety of factors such as The expiration of COVID related forbearance and mortgage protection programs. • Discuss how these factors will change the foreclosure market in the coming year. Following essay format

The value of change in stock is $100 million And closing stock is given as $130 million Calculate opening stock

be Question 2: Should a firm invest? (show all your work. Points will be deducted for no work) (20 points) A firm learns a firm has an investment opportunity that will earn future revenue 4 years from now by $160,000. The marginal cost of the physical capital today is $125,000. The firm makes this investment at an interest rate of 5%. Using this information answer the questions below 1. Should this frim make this investment? 2. What is the discounted percentage for this investment? 3. Other things being equal, could this investment be made a higher interest rate? Lower? Why, Show with numbers 4. Other things being equal, could this investment be made for longer term? Shorter term? Why?, Show with numbers