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The document summarizes key concepts relating to current account balances and international investment positions. It defines current account balances and their components, and explains that a current account surplus means exports exceed imports while a deficit means the opposite. It then discusses factors that can cause a current account deficit, whether deficits are good or bad, and policies to reduce deficits. The document also defines international investment positions and their importance. It concludes by summarizing a case study on the deterioration of the US current account balance and its transition to becoming a net debtor nation.
The Great Depression of the 1930s, international debt crises of the 1980s, the global financial crisis of 2008, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have caused major economic downturns around the world. Each crisis spread financial contagion across borders and resulted in rising unemployment, falling GDP, and uncertainty. Government interventions through fiscal and monetary policies helped stimulate demand and stabilize financial systems. However, the full social and economic impacts of the current pandemic remain unknown.
A briefing I built and gave for my class on "The Politics of Aid." Looks at U.S. aid priorities and presents facts regarding which countries they go to and which objectives our aid supports.
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I used various new media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of my project. Websites like YouTube, Mahara, and Prezi were used for researching films, audiences, and presenting ideas. Software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator allowed me to create videos, edit footage, and design promotional materials. A camera, microphone, and lighting equipment were also used to record scenes and interviews. In post-production, Final Cut Pro was key for cutting clips, adding effects like green screen, and creating transitions between scenes. While iMovie simplified basic editing, Final Cut Pro enabled more advanced customization of sound, text, and scenes. Photoshop and Illustr
Pin vs. Pout Correlation Solution - Curve AlignmentMing Jiang
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This document describes a method for correlating Pin vs. Pout curves from two different RF testing platforms. It involves aligning the compression points (P1dB) of the curves and then offsetting the Pin values to minimize the standard deviation of the relative Pout differences across a given range. The Pin values from one platform are swept in small increments and the relative Pout differences from the other platform are calculated at each Pin value. The Pin offset that results in the lowest standard deviation of the relative Pout differences is selected to correlate the two curves.
Dokumen tersebut merupakan ringkasan tentang laporan keuangan konsolidasi dan neraca konsolidasi antara perusahaan induk dan anak. Dokumen tersebut menjelaskan tentang prosedur penyusunan laporan keuangan konsolidasi dengan menggunakan metode ekuitas atau biaya, serta mendefinisikan istilah konsolidasi dan neraca konsolidasi.
I have learned through receiving audience feedback on my teaser trailer that different people enjoy different aspects of movies. Conducting audience research is important for filmmakers to understand what their target audience wants and to avoid financial losses. My group acquired feedback at multiple stages of our project, from the initial idea phase to the final trailer, and used that feedback to refine our work at each stage. We found that our target audience of classmates responded positively overall and were engaged with our thriller genre and plot details.
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The document discusses the economy and monetary policy of Russia. It provides economic indicators for Russia from 2010-2014, showing GDP growth slowing after 2011. It outlines the monetary policy framework and highlights four stages of monetary policy in Russia from 2000-2015: 1) rapid money growth and reserves until 2008, 2) crisis response 2008-2009 with GDP decline and currency devaluation, 3) partial return to previous policies from 2010-2011, and 4) inflation targeting and changes due to external instability from 2012 onward. Charts show trends in monetary indicators, interest rates, inflation, and trade balances over this period.
The document discusses the potential economic impact of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It notes that while some studies estimate a modest GDP boost, other host cities have experienced cost overruns and economic downturns after the Olympics. However, the Olympics could help restore confidence in Japan and catalyze business and consumer spending. If the Olympics are successful and Japan avoids overspending, the long-term economic impact may be greater than current conservative estimates through increased tourism, infrastructure investment, and a recovery in business and consumer confidence.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global tourism industry through widespread travel restrictions and a decline in demand. International tourist arrivals are estimated to decrease by 20-30% in 2020, resulting in $30-50 billion in lost revenue. Many tourist attractions worldwide have closed. Travel restrictions were implemented in countries like China, India, Singapore, and Japan, reducing foreign arrivals by over 50% year-over-year in some cases. Related industries like hotels, restaurants, cruises, rental cars, and fashion have also suffered. The global tourism industry contributes 10% of world GDP and jobs, with Asia expected to be hardest hit with millions of potential job losses. India's tourism sector has also been severely affected, with
The document summarizes Nigeria's economic challenges in 2016 and provides an outlook for 2017. Some key points:
- 2016 was a difficult year for Nigeria with negative GDP growth, high inflation, currency depreciation and other issues.
- 2017 may see a slow and uneven recovery if oil prices remain around $55 per barrel, allowing GDP growth of around 1%. High inflation and exchange rate volatility are still risks.
- The recovery path will be treacherous, with scenarios ranging from a fast V-shaped rebound to a continued recession depending on factors like oil prices, the Niger Delta situation, and monetary/fiscal policies.
- Events to watch that could influence the economy in 2017 include oil price
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Dr Dev Kambhampati | Doing Business in Brazil - 2013 Country Commercial Guide...Dr Dev Kambhampati
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This document provides an overview and guide for doing business in Brazil. It discusses Brazil's economy and growth areas, as well as challenges such as infrastructure and regulations. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like oil/gas, mining, infrastructure, and events like the World Cup and Olympics. It provides guidance on market entry strategies, using agents/distributors, franchising, trade regulations, and financing. The guide offers resources on political/economic factors, leading export sectors, and services from the U.S. Commercial Service to support American companies in Brazil.
- Miami's tourism economy is forecast to continue expanding through 2018, with total visitors expected to grow from 14.6 million in 2014 to 17.1 million in 2018.
- International visitor growth will outpace domestic visitors over this period, with international visitors projected to increase from 7.3 million to 9.1 million.
- Total visitor expenditures are anticipated to rise from $23.5 billion in 2014 to $28.4 billion in 2018, increasing the tourism industry's positive economic impact on Miami.
The current crisis is unprecedented in the sense that it has seriously impacted the liquidity, solvency and viability of a large number of businesses, all at the same time. The only way out of this crisis is to inflate a colossal bubble in asset prices, which is equally unprecedented. A global bubble will inflate in healthcare sector. far bigger and durable than the dotcom and subprime bubbles, as it deals with human lives directly. The politicians, bankers, investors, policy makers, administrators, businessmen, consumers et. al. who have spent weeks locked down in their houses fearing for their lives while watching the death statistics on media, would readily accept the need for much higher investment and spending on healthcare. In that sense, this bubble will be far more tangible, believable, acceptable and inflatable.
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This document provides an overview of international trade and the dynamic global environment. It discusses several topics:
1) The establishment of world trade following WWII and the importance of balance of payments and protectionism.
2) The various types of trade barriers such as tariffs and nontariff barriers used by countries.
3) International organizations that shaped global trade such as GATT and the World Trade Organization, as well as the IMF and World Bank.
The document discusses key opportunities and challenges for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It notes that the SDGs present a major opportunity for global transformation across economic, social, environmental and governance dimensions. However, it also outlines several risks that could materialize including a decline in global growth and capital flows. The document emphasizes that investing in areas like human capital, infrastructure, resilience and digital technologies will be essential to harness opportunities from technological changes and achieve the SDGs. Close monitoring and coordinated international cooperation will also be needed to navigate the risks and enable inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.
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Pavel Plakhotnik has over 20 years of experience in IT programming. He has strong skills in Java, SQL, JavaScript and frameworks like Spring and Hibernate. Currently he works as a Java developer where he fixes bugs and supports an existing product. Previously he has managed projects, developed applications, and provided support for accounting, payroll and ERP systems implemented in technologies like 1C, FoxPro and FinExpert. He is currently located in Lublin, Poland.
I used various new media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of my project. Websites like YouTube, Mahara, and Prezi were used for researching films, audiences, and presenting ideas. Software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator allowed me to create videos, edit footage, and design promotional materials. A camera, microphone, and lighting equipment were also used to record scenes and interviews. In post-production, Final Cut Pro was key for cutting clips, adding effects like green screen, and creating transitions between scenes. While iMovie simplified basic editing, Final Cut Pro enabled more advanced customization of sound, text, and scenes. Photoshop and Illustr
Pin vs. Pout Correlation Solution - Curve AlignmentMing Jiang
油
This document describes a method for correlating Pin vs. Pout curves from two different RF testing platforms. It involves aligning the compression points (P1dB) of the curves and then offsetting the Pin values to minimize the standard deviation of the relative Pout differences across a given range. The Pin values from one platform are swept in small increments and the relative Pout differences from the other platform are calculated at each Pin value. The Pin offset that results in the lowest standard deviation of the relative Pout differences is selected to correlate the two curves.
Dokumen tersebut merupakan ringkasan tentang laporan keuangan konsolidasi dan neraca konsolidasi antara perusahaan induk dan anak. Dokumen tersebut menjelaskan tentang prosedur penyusunan laporan keuangan konsolidasi dengan menggunakan metode ekuitas atau biaya, serta mendefinisikan istilah konsolidasi dan neraca konsolidasi.
I have learned through receiving audience feedback on my teaser trailer that different people enjoy different aspects of movies. Conducting audience research is important for filmmakers to understand what their target audience wants and to avoid financial losses. My group acquired feedback at multiple stages of our project, from the initial idea phase to the final trailer, and used that feedback to refine our work at each stage. We found that our target audience of classmates responded positively overall and were engaged with our thriller genre and plot details.
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油
This document contains photo credits from 12 different photographers and artists. It concludes by advertising the ability to create presentations using Haiku Deck on 際際滷Share.
The document discusses the economy and monetary policy of Russia. It provides economic indicators for Russia from 2010-2014, showing GDP growth slowing after 2011. It outlines the monetary policy framework and highlights four stages of monetary policy in Russia from 2000-2015: 1) rapid money growth and reserves until 2008, 2) crisis response 2008-2009 with GDP decline and currency devaluation, 3) partial return to previous policies from 2010-2011, and 4) inflation targeting and changes due to external instability from 2012 onward. Charts show trends in monetary indicators, interest rates, inflation, and trade balances over this period.
The document discusses the potential economic impact of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It notes that while some studies estimate a modest GDP boost, other host cities have experienced cost overruns and economic downturns after the Olympics. However, the Olympics could help restore confidence in Japan and catalyze business and consumer spending. If the Olympics are successful and Japan avoids overspending, the long-term economic impact may be greater than current conservative estimates through increased tourism, infrastructure investment, and a recovery in business and consumer confidence.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global tourism industry through widespread travel restrictions and a decline in demand. International tourist arrivals are estimated to decrease by 20-30% in 2020, resulting in $30-50 billion in lost revenue. Many tourist attractions worldwide have closed. Travel restrictions were implemented in countries like China, India, Singapore, and Japan, reducing foreign arrivals by over 50% year-over-year in some cases. Related industries like hotels, restaurants, cruises, rental cars, and fashion have also suffered. The global tourism industry contributes 10% of world GDP and jobs, with Asia expected to be hardest hit with millions of potential job losses. India's tourism sector has also been severely affected, with
The document summarizes Nigeria's economic challenges in 2016 and provides an outlook for 2017. Some key points:
- 2016 was a difficult year for Nigeria with negative GDP growth, high inflation, currency depreciation and other issues.
- 2017 may see a slow and uneven recovery if oil prices remain around $55 per barrel, allowing GDP growth of around 1%. High inflation and exchange rate volatility are still risks.
- The recovery path will be treacherous, with scenarios ranging from a fast V-shaped rebound to a continued recession depending on factors like oil prices, the Niger Delta situation, and monetary/fiscal policies.
- Events to watch that could influence the economy in 2017 include oil price
Based on our scuttlebutt and feedback from industry sources and ground views of experts regarding the current state of affairs in India due to Coronavirus lockdown, We shall now present our thoughts on investment strategy for post lock down period.
Dr Dev Kambhampati | Doing Business in Brazil - 2013 Country Commercial Guide...Dr Dev Kambhampati
油
This document provides an overview and guide for doing business in Brazil. It discusses Brazil's economy and growth areas, as well as challenges such as infrastructure and regulations. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like oil/gas, mining, infrastructure, and events like the World Cup and Olympics. It provides guidance on market entry strategies, using agents/distributors, franchising, trade regulations, and financing. The guide offers resources on political/economic factors, leading export sectors, and services from the U.S. Commercial Service to support American companies in Brazil.
- Miami's tourism economy is forecast to continue expanding through 2018, with total visitors expected to grow from 14.6 million in 2014 to 17.1 million in 2018.
- International visitor growth will outpace domestic visitors over this period, with international visitors projected to increase from 7.3 million to 9.1 million.
- Total visitor expenditures are anticipated to rise from $23.5 billion in 2014 to $28.4 billion in 2018, increasing the tourism industry's positive economic impact on Miami.
The current crisis is unprecedented in the sense that it has seriously impacted the liquidity, solvency and viability of a large number of businesses, all at the same time. The only way out of this crisis is to inflate a colossal bubble in asset prices, which is equally unprecedented. A global bubble will inflate in healthcare sector. far bigger and durable than the dotcom and subprime bubbles, as it deals with human lives directly. The politicians, bankers, investors, policy makers, administrators, businessmen, consumers et. al. who have spent weeks locked down in their houses fearing for their lives while watching the death statistics on media, would readily accept the need for much higher investment and spending on healthcare. In that sense, this bubble will be far more tangible, believable, acceptable and inflatable.
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油
It is looked as to how the Credit Suisse Asia Corporate Bond Fund can be promoted to buyers. The focus is on analyzing and evaluating the world and then specifically the Chinese economic situation, explaining the prospects and challenges ahead and then commenting on how the fund should be promoted based on this analysis.
This document provides an overview of international trade and the dynamic global environment. It discusses several topics:
1) The establishment of world trade following WWII and the importance of balance of payments and protectionism.
2) The various types of trade barriers such as tariffs and nontariff barriers used by countries.
3) International organizations that shaped global trade such as GATT and the World Trade Organization, as well as the IMF and World Bank.
The document discusses key opportunities and challenges for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It notes that the SDGs present a major opportunity for global transformation across economic, social, environmental and governance dimensions. However, it also outlines several risks that could materialize including a decline in global growth and capital flows. The document emphasizes that investing in areas like human capital, infrastructure, resilience and digital technologies will be essential to harness opportunities from technological changes and achieve the SDGs. Close monitoring and coordinated international cooperation will also be needed to navigate the risks and enable inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.
Mandala gp presentation to CAP Delegates , Aug 2013Paola Saad, MBA
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1) Private banking assets under management in Western Europe grew 8% in 2012, driven by a 6% gain in capital markets and 2% net inflows.
2) However, profit and revenue margins declined for the first time since 2010 amid low interest rates and increasing regulation.
3) There is growing polarization between leading and lagging private banks, with only 24% regaining pre-crisis profitability above 35 basis points.
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This document provides an overview of Brazil, including its general facts, foreign direct investment, and hot topics. Brazil gained independence in 1822 and is located in South America. It has a population of over 193 million people and its capital is Brasilia. Brazil receives large amounts of foreign direct investment as the 5th largest recipient globally and 8th largest economy. However, it also faces challenges like wealth disparity and a complex regulatory environment. Hosting the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics will drive infrastructure improvements and boost Brazil's economy and tourism.
1. World Cup to
Investment World
Group #3:
Solomon Tsao, Jessleen Dhaliwal,
Tamir Gantunur, Ling Yee Wong,
Jefferson Ye, Richard Liu
2. Overview
What the World Cup is
Effects of World Cup
Impact on Brazils Financial Market
Impact on Investors
Future Expectations for World Cup 2018
Investment Strategies
3. What is FIFA World Cup?
F辿d辿ration Internationale de Football Association
Biggest international tournament for football
(soccer)
Every 4 years
4. FIFA World Cup 2014
Brazil was the hosting country
June 12 July 13, 2014 (32 days)
32 teams
Germany won the tournament
defeating Argentina
5. How does it affect us?
Alex Edmans:
The efficient markets hypothesis argues that
stock prices depend only on fundamentals.
That would be true if traders were robots. But,
traders are human beings and theyre affected
by emotions.
6. Alex Edmans Studies
Average losses in soccer-crazy countries
had a decline of 0.6% in the market index
25 out of 37 defeats = market
underperformance
7. The Effect on Brazils Economy
The food and beverage, lodging, car rental,
TV broadcasting and advertising sectors will
see the most benefits.
Flow of tourists will boost regional retail
sales and benefit the food and beverage
industry.
70% of the total investment was directed to
infrastructure projects
Example: Lodging
10. Brazil Index (ETF)
Jun 13, 2014:
the closing price is $49.64
Brazil had a decline of
0.4% in the market index
Jul 8, 2014:
the closing price is $47.74
11. Impact on Financial Market
Brazil Market
o Defeat = lower expectations for Brazils market
o Less likely to buy into the market
US Market
o Defeat = Americans invest cautiously in the short term
o Investing in Brazil is an irreversible trend but this negative effect from
World Cup made American invest more carefully in short term.
12. Impact on Investors
Investing in a foreign company is a way to diversify
o Diversification: a wide variety of investments; will yield higher returns
and pose lower risks
70% of the total investment was directed to infrastructure projects
o expected to inject $90 billion into the countrys economy by 2019
o Political instability in Brazil
Buy shares of US multinationals
o Coca-Cola earns bulk of money from foreign countries
o Return from stock changes due to currency values between US and
that foreign country
13. Future Expectations for 2018 World Cup
Companies like: Adidas, Coca Cola, Budweiser, Hyundai, and Visa will
continue to partner with FIFA in 2015 Womens World Cup and 2018 World
Cup in Russia
Russia is set to invest about 20 billion into its new infrastructure for the
2018 World Cup
Unlike Brazil, the Russian people welcome the World Cup
Russia needed the World Cup to modernize its cities infrastructure. (11
cities in Russia will host the 2018 World Cup)
Russian ETFs will be cheap
Any gain will be corrected within a few days
14. Gainers and losers in Brazil 2014
Increased business opportunities for major
sponsor/partner companies:
Consumer goods sector (BUD: +25.96%, KO: +3.26%,
NKE: +22.37%)
Service sector (MCD: -1.28%, ARCO: -13.06%)
Financials sector (V: +15.94%)
Construction machinery sector (CAT: +28.63%)
15. Investment Strategies
More careful on investing in Russia
o US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine causing
difficulties in banking sector in Russia
Active/Passive investment in the US market:
o Long-term gains on sponsor companies
o Watchlist: PEP, FOX, FB, TWTR
o Hold/Short-Selling participant nations ETFs
17. Conclusion
Stock market tied to human emotions
Defeat may lead to negative impact in short-
run
Long-term
o infrastructures
o political instability
#6: A professor at London Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania assessed the impact of major sporting events on market behavior for years. Analysis of this World Cup has confirmed that defeats have generally resulted in declines the day after that are greater than, or counter, to the performance of the wider global market.
People may not think World Cup affect the market but according to Alex Edmans
#8: Now I will be talking about the effects the World Cup had on Brazils Economy. The World Cup provided a lot of benefits to Brazils economy, such as food and beverage, lodging, car rental, TV broadcasting and advertising products like Coca Cola. One of the reason for the boost in these sectors is due to the influx of tourists. During this event, most Brazilian companies will produce short-lived sales increase that might not affect the annual earning but still help stimulate economic activities.
#9: This graph was provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, estimates that the World Cup will attract 600,000 international tourists to Brazil. That would contribute to nearly 10% increase in leisure travel.
#10: In this slide, it shows a table with different sectors in Brazil that are affected by the World Cup. In the table, it has different categories: sector, benefit (meaning how they rated from either low, medium, high or mixed), comments (explaining what affect the World Cup have on that sector) and companies affected.
#12: In Economics, we assume people are rational. However in a real market, people are emotional. Facing on the humiliating defeat, people would think: our economic development is slow, we dont have a good economic market right now, and we dont have a good soccer team. It is a really negative attitude and people would have a lower expectations for Brazils economic growth. Based on that, people would like to reduce stock holdings in short term. For US, Brazil, as an investment market, is more important. It is an irreversible trend; however, due to the negative effect from the World Cup. In short term, American Investor need to be more careful to invest in Brazil financial market and actually need more current asset to deal with unpredictable risk.
#13: international stocks rep. added opportunity
diversification: different shares in varying sectors
multinational: assets are in company other than home company
infrastructure: roads, bridges
long-term benefits for Brazilian nationals and future tourists
foreign investors are profiting
Coca-Cola launched The Worlds Cup a marketing program designed to connect World Cup viewers universally through the slogan One World, One Game
foreign investors profit off of publicly-traded companies connected to some infrastructure projects for the World Cup
#14: Would need to earn 10 billion to breakeven. Rio earned a staggering 4 billion.
#15: Companies use World Cup as a brand marketing tool, which leads to further high brand recognition and increased revenue.
BUD - Anheuser-Busch InBev had the exclusive right to sell beer at the stadiums.
NKE - Nike, producer of sports apparel and equipment
ARCO - Arcos Dorados Holding Inc
CAT was the major machinery supplier for the Brazil utilities companies. Competitors: JCB (London), Komatsu (Tokyo)
#16: More skeptical on investing in Russia - US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine affair causing difficulties in Russian banking sector. Russian Ruble is down vs USD, diminishes the investment return from Russia.
(Passive) Looking for long-term gains in US companies with multinational business, Ex. BUD, KO, NKE, V
Watchlist: PEP (acquired 66% of WimmBillDann, Russias leading food and beverage brand, in 2010),
FOX (won the right to broadcast games till 2022)
FB, TWTR (Increase Social Media activities)
(Active) Short-term gains on appreciation, short-sale on depreciation on host nationss businesses, Ex. ADR: ABEV (AmBev), ARCO (ArcosDoradosHoldingInc - McDonalds franchise carrier) in Brazil.
(Active) Participating nations ETFs (short-sale when the nation lose and the ETF falls, according to Alex Edmans study result): Brazilian (BRXX-InfrastructureIndexFund +11% last three-months, -4% YTD; Emerging Market ETF- Russia included)
CAT Competitors: Komatsu (Tokyo SE)
ADS (Frankfurt SE)