Liquidity Ratios Current ratio Pfizer’s current ratio in 2011 (up to September 31, 2011) was 2.25. This means that the company has $2.25 in its current assets to pay $1 of it current liabilities. In general, Pfizer is increasing this ratio over the last 4 year from 1.59 in 2008 to 2.25 in 2011. It is also in line with the industry performance. The main reason for this gradual increase is the fact that Pfizer is accumulating current assets of acquired companies. For example, in 2009-2010 Pfizer
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Semester: Spring 2015 – 2016 Course Title Research Methodology Course Code RESM202 Research and Development Name of Students: ………….. Student ID: ………………………. Signature; ………………………… Name of Instructor: ………………… Submission Date: ………………………. Introduction : The research used to investigate the process of systematically increase or revision of existing knowledge through the discovery of new facts. It is divided into
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Financial Statements ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1. The three basic forms of business organizations are (1) sole proprietorship, (2) partnership, and (3) corporation. 2. Advantages of a corporation are limited liability (stockholders not being personally liable for corporate debts), easy transferability of ownership, and easier to raise funds. Disadvantages of a corporation are increased taxation and government regulations. 3. Proprietorships and partnerships
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Financial Statements ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1. The three basic forms of business organizations are (1) sole proprietorship, (2) partnership, and (3) corporation. 2. Advantages of a corporation are limited liability (stockholders not being personally liable for corporate debts), easy transferability of ownership, and easier to raise funds. Disadvantages of a corporation are increased taxation and government regulations. 3. Proprietorships and partnerships
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Introduction As the awareness and adoption of patents grows across the globe, we look to evaluate the consequences to society as a result of protection through patents. We will look at both sides objectively – the side of the inventor who has been granted exclusive rights to his/her invention and the other side – whether patents can deny basic social rights such as health to society. As we move further, we will look to understand a global framework (TRIPS) that provides guidelines on intellectual
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WESTERN DRUG COMPANIES AND THE AIDS EPIDEMIC IN SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | | | INTRODUCTION The AIDS epidemic in South Africa is at an extreme where 4.2 million of the country’s 43 million citizens are afflicted. This translates into one in every ten citizens being infected with the virus. Additionally 34 million Sub Saharan African citizens have been afflicted and 11.5 million have died and that total accounts for 83% of the world’s AIDS related deaths. Treatment is available
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Obesity is a public health challenge throughout the world (1). Ongoing monitoring of trends in obesity is important to assess interventions aimed at preventing or reducing the burden of obesity. Since the 1960s, measured height and weight have been collected in the United States as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). In 2007–2008 more than one-third of United States adults were obese (2). Obese individuals are at increased risk of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular
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An Analysis of Current Whistleblower Laws: Defending a More Flexible Approach to Reporting Requirements Gerard Sinzdak' INTRODUCTION Sherron Watkins is regarded as a hero for her decision to blow the whistle on the illegal activities of her employer Enron.' Had Enron survived the resulting scandal, however, the company could have fired or otherwise retaliated against Watkins with legal impunity.'^ Under Texas's whistleblower law, employees of private employers receive legal protection against
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Comentarios Marian – Rodrigo Carrasco, viernes 11 de abril de 2014: 1. Si sube PIB, elasticidad disminuye, más inelástica. Si baja el PIB, elasticidad aumenta, más elástica. Mientras más inelástica, mejor para el productor y peor para el consumidor. Si elasticidad sube, mejor para la gente pobre. Precios diferenciados, más gente que compra, se llega a más mercados. Más clientes entran en el juego de la compra, por lo menos en la diferenciación de primer grado. Más personas dispuestas
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