FAH245H1 Chapter : Impressionism - Summary of readings

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At the sme time british love of nature also existed, houses built alone seine. P. 15: compared w/ corot"s view of geneva, monet"s is full of internal symmetries repeated horizontals and verticals, shapes that lie rather flatly on the surface. But corot had made use of alternate light + dark of his diagonal masory, powerful indicators of receding depth. Folige of trees -> not as flat as monet"s -> gaps between trunks diminish with distance. Corot: unaltered and unchanged landscapes, old cities, etc. verses monet"s interest in newly built things. Thus monet uses complicated network of geometric shapes -> generation"s wish to impose order and regular intervals over nature. Monet, bridge at bougival: author calls us to look at it w/ critical perspective of past not modern. His icture would have depicted serious suburban agitations -> composition has an abruptness, lack of traditionally integrated edges + spaces that speaks for the changing character of the capital.

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The below ress relase may help in answering the following: In its press release the FOMC uses two economic terms. What are these terms and why would they be mandated? How are they traditionally inversely related? What graph demonstrates the relationship? How has the relationship been disrupted recently? Going forward, what may we expect from the FOMC?

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT

Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has stayed low. Household spending and business fixed investment have grown strongly. On a 12-month basis, both overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy remain near 2 percent. Indicators of longer-term inflation expectations are little changed, on balance.

Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. The Committee expects that further gradual increases in the target range for the federal funds rate will be consistent with sustained expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective over the medium term. Risks to the economic outlook appear roughly balanced.

In view of realized and expected labor market conditions and inflation, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1-3/4 to 2 percent. The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labor market conditions and a sustained return to 2 percent inflation.

In determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will assess realized and expected economic conditions relative to its maximum employment objective and its symmetric 2 percent inflation objective. This assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including measures of labor market conditions, indicators of inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and readings on financial and international developments.

Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Jerome H. Powell, Chairman; John C. Williams, Vice Chairman; Thomas I. Barkin; Raphael W. Bostic; Lael Brainard; Esther L. George; Loretta J. Mester; and Randal K. Quarles.

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Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor:â¨Monetary Policy Decision

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent.

There has been a broad-based pick-up in the global economy since last year. Labour markets have tightened further in many countries and forecasts for global growth have been revised up. Above-trend growth is expected in a number of advanced economies, although uncertainties remain. In China, growth is being supported by increased spending on infrastructure and property construction, with the high level of debt continuing to present a medium-term risk. The improvement in the global economy has contributed to higher commodity prices, which are providing a significant boost to Australiaâs national income. Australiaâs terms of trade have increased, although some reversal of this is occurring.

Headline inflation rates have moved higher in most countries, partly reflecting the higher commodity prices. Core inflation remains low. Long-term bond yields are higher than last year, although in a historical context they remain low. Interest rates have increased in the United States and there is no longer an expectation of additional monetary easing in other major economies. Financial markets have been functioning effectively.

The Bankâs forecasts for the Australian economy are little changed. Growth is expected to increase gradually over the next couple of years to a little above 3 per cent. The economy is continuing its transition following the end of the mining investment boom, with the drag from the decline in mining investment coming to an end and exports of resources picking up. Growth in consumption is expected to remain moderate and broadly in line with incomes. Non-mining investment remains low as a share of GDP and a stronger pick-up would be welcome.

Indicators of the labour market remain mixed. The unemployment rate has moved a little higher over recent months, but employment growth has been a little stronger. The various forward-looking indicators still point to continued growth in employment over the period ahead. The unemployment rate is expected to decline gradually over time. Wage growth remains slow and this is likely to remain the case for a while yet.

The outlook continues to be supported by the low level of interest rates. Lenders have announced increases in mortgage rates, particularly those paid by investors and on interest-only loans. The depreciation of the exchange rate since 2013 has also assisted the economy in its transition following the mining investment boom. An appreciating exchange rate would complicate this adjustment.

Inflation picked up to above 2 per cent in the March quarter in line with the Bankâs expectations. In underlying terms, inflation is running at around 1Â¾ per cent, a little higher than last year. A gradual further increase in underlying inflation is expected as the economy strengthens.

Conditions in the housing market continue to vary considerably around the country. Prices have been rising briskly in some markets and declining in others. In the eastern capital cities, a considerable additional supply of apartments is scheduled to come on stream over the next couple of years. Rent increases are the slowest for two decades. Growth in housing debt has outpaced the slow growth in household incomes. The recently announced supervisory measures should help address the risks associated with high and rising levels of indebtedness.

Taking account of the available information, the Board judged that holding the stance of monetary policy unchanged at this meeting would be consistent with sustainable growth in the economy and achieving the inflation target over time.

1)If the FR aims to raise interest rates and shift the AD curve to the left, the FR would conduct open market operations to reduce the money supply.

a. True

b. False

2)In the new equilibrium, it is the new money demand and the new money supply that determines the nominal interest rate. True or False?

3) According to the media release by Phillip Lowe, the FR is expected to implement contractionary monetary policy by raising interest rates. Contractionary monetary policy reduces aggregate income because it:

a.Decreases the exchange rate and hence decreases net exports

b.Decreases planned investment by firms

c.Decreases planned saving by households

d.Decreases interest rates and hence aggregate demand

4 )According to the media release by Phillip Lowe, "The unemployment rate is expected to decline gradually over time." Suppose that Australia has an adult population of 50 million and a participation rate of 60%. The ABS uses the rule that anyone doing 1 hour's paid work or more is counted as employed. On this basis, suppose that it finds Australia has 27 million employed people.

What is Australia's official unemployment rate? Round your answer to a whole number.

5) Refer to Q1.4. Suppose that the ABS now changes the rule for being employed to 10 hours paid work or more, and finds that Australia now has 24 million employed people. What is the new official unemployment rate? Assume that the labour force participation rate and adult population is unchanged. Round your answer to a whole number.

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1.Ellison corporation acquires redstone corporation because redston has unused production facilities that Ellison needs. This is an example of

a.diversification

b. vertical integration

c. Horizontal integration

d. None of the above

2. Synergy may result from which of the following?

a. Enhanced cash flow

b. Diversification

c. Excess cash

d. All of the above

3.Which of the following is not a qualitative factor?

a. Product users

b. Industry maturity

c. Sales of growth

d. Barriers to entry

e. None of the above

4.Present value calculations

a. Can help the creation of value

b. Can provide managers with a means of identifying the best investment choices.

c. Do not help in the creation of value

d. A and b

e. B and c

5. Which of the following ratios makes firm comparisons difficult?

1. EPS

2. Payout

3. Return on assets

4. ROE

5. None of the above

6. Breakeven EBIT analysis leads to

a. Issuance of debt

b. Issuance of stock

c. Both a and b

d. Either a or b

e. None of the above

7. If the bondâs coupon rate is greater than the general interest rates in the market, the bond will set at a

A. premium

b. discount

c. neither a nor b

8. As the interest rate used to discount future cash flows is decreased, present value of the future inflows

a. Increases

b. Decreases

c. Stays the same

9. The ______________ matches revenues with expenses for the entire accounting period

a. Balance sheet

b. Cash flow statement

c. Statement of retained earnings

d. Income statement

e. None of the above

10. What performing sensitivity analysis

a. Statistical methods should not be employed

b. Electronic spreadsheets make the job more manageable

c. Assumptions should be changed one at a time

d. All of the above

e. B and c

11.Jones is saving for a new outboard motor. He needs to have 10,000 4 years from now. How much must he set aside not have 10,000, 4 years from now if money compounds at 12% annually.

a.$6310

b. $6355

c. $6332

d. $6106

e. None of the above

12.A firms dividend policy impacts the firmâs ability to finance through

a. Retained earnings

b.Stock issue

c. Long term debt

d. None of the above

13. Synergy between two companies

a. Is the complimentary situation where value is created in the joining o the firms

b. May result in the improvement of the acquirers bottom line

c. Could be defined by purely qualitative benefits

d. A and c

e. B and c

15. The percentage of net income that a company distribution in dividends is referred to as the

a. EPS

b. Payout ratio

c. ROA

d. ROE

e. None of the above

16. The statement that shows investment is the firms and the distributions to owners is the

a. Income statement

b. Balance sheet

c. Statement of retained earnings

d. None of the above

17. Which of the following methods results in a net present value of zero?

a. IRR

b. Payback

c. Discounted payback

d. None of the above

18. Ivy company acquires Reynolds company. Reynolds is in a totally unrelated business to Ivy. This is an example of

a. Vertical integration

b. Horizontal integration

c. Diversification

d. None of the above

19. Which of the following limits a firmâs ability to raise equity through retained earnings?

a. Set divided policy

b. Low p/e

c. High p/e

d. None of the above

20. Testing the validity of your calculations by subjecting them to change is known as

a. Qualitative testing

b. Horizontal analysis

c. Vertical analysis

d. Sensitivity analysis

e. None of the above

21. Gadsen acquires digital corporation which is upstream in the marketing chain. This is an example of

a. Diversification

b. Vertical integration

c. Horizontal integration

d. None of the above

22. Which of the following methods help to âsizeâ the investment?

a. Payback

b. Present value payback

c. Present value index

d. IRR

e. None of the above

22. Aspect company acquires Penn company which is downstream in the production chain. This is an example of

a. Diversification

b. Vertical integration

c. Hortizontal integration

d. None of the above

23.The âefficient marketâ theory means to be reasonable because

a.There are fewer financial analysts valuing securities

b.There are hundreds of investors trying to make money from improperly valued securities, and the market forces which result in driving stock prices to fair value.

c. A and b

d. None of the above

24. Economic value is the same as

a. Book value/ net asset value

b. Owners equity

c. None of the above

25.When projected assets are more than projected liabilities and owners equity the plug will be

a. Notes payable

b. Notes receivable

c. Cash

d. None of the above

26. In a new issue, the ____ are those funds that remain after the neccessry fees have been deducted

a.Working capital

b.Free cash flow

c.Net proceeds

d.None of the above

27.A discount factor

a.Is the same as compounding future cash flows

b.Performs the reverse function of a compounding interest rate

c.Allows investors to quantify a figure which will assist them in comparing alternative investments

d.B and c

e.A, b, and c

28.Which of the following ratios is not a liquidity ratio?

a.ROE

b.Current

c.Quick

d.Receivable turnover

e.None of the above

29.Adrian Ardeel is saving for a new guitar. How much must Adrian set aside now to receive $4000, 7 years from now using a compound interest rate of 7% annually.

a.$2400

b.$2491

c.$2411

d.$2500

e.None of the above

30.The bondâs yield to maturity calculation is similar to a ______ calculation

a.NPV

b.IRR

c.Payback

d.Discounted payback

e.None of the above

31.Eric sets aside $100. If this money compounds at a 5%annual rate how much will Eric have 6 years from now?

a.$110

b.$121

c.$134

d.$138

e.None of the above

32.Which of the following methods does not consider the time value of money?

a.IRR

b.NPV

c.Payback

d.None of the above

33.Assessing key ratios of the company is an example of

a.Qualitative analysis

b.Quantitative analysis

c.Price level effect

d.Fixed cost

e.None of the above

34.The ratio which may observers use to quantify the stock markets opinion of a firm is the

a.ROE

b.EPS

c.D/E

d.P/E

e.None of the above

35.A bond which is valued at par has a yield to maturity which is _____ to its coupon rate

a.Equal to

b.Greater than

c.Less than

d.None of the above

36.Many coverage ratios include

a.Sinking fund obligations

b.Dividends

c.Both a and b

d.None of the above

37.The cost of capital can be defined as

a.The weighted average cost of attracting investors to the firm

b.The price of obtaining funding for the firm weighed according to target ratios in the capital structure

c.Less than the weighted average that investors in the firm require

d.A and b

e.A, b, and c

38.Most bonds pay interest

a.Monthly

b.Quarterly

c.Semiannually

d.Annually

e.None of the above

39.The quantitative method that often serves as an indicator of a firms ability to meet contractual obligations is

a.Receivables turnover

b.Inventory turnover

c.ROE

d.Coverage ratio

e.None of the above

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