Practice Problem Set 3 for Econ 4808: Optimization A. Unconstrained Optimization (Note: In each optimization problem, check the second-order condition.) 1. Consider the function: y = 2 x2. a. Determine the average rate of change of the function in the closed interval [1,4] of the argument. b. Determine whether the function is concave or convex, using geometric test and a specific value of ( = 0.3. c. Do the concavity/convexity test using the derivative conditions. 2. Consider the
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COST OF CAPITAL The Marietta Corporation, a large manufacturer of mufflers, tailpipes, and shock absorbers, is currently carrying out its financial planning for next year. In about two weeks, at the next meeting of the firm's board of directors, Frank Bosworth, vice president of finance, is scheduled to present his recommendations for next year's overall financial plan. He has asked Donna Botello, manager of financial planning, to gather the necessary information and perform the calculations for
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Page 14 Page 18 Page 23 Page 26 Page 29 Page 32 Page 38 Page 42 Basic Concepts Introduction to Financial Mathematics The Valuation of a Firm’s Securities Capital Budgeting Capital Budgeting Applications – Part 1 Capital Budgeting Applications – Part 2 Risk and Return The Capital Asset Pricing Model Cost of Capital and Raising Capital Capital Structure Dividend Policy Note: This course has prerequisites and, as such, these notes are written assuming that you have sound knowledge from those prerequisite
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Life-Cycle Investing in Theory and Practice Zvi Bodie Life-cycle investing, especially investing for retirement, is today a matter of intense concern to millions, perhaps billions, of people around the world. In the past three decades, many respected finance theorists and behavioral scientists have studied how people should and actually do make investment decisions. Theorists have produced optimization models that capture important features of reality, such as changing investment opportunities, unpredictable
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ABSTRACT This report focuses on the concept of Dividend Policy used in a firm. It talks about the importance of using a Dividend Policy which is giving a share to the stockholders. A dividend policy is first known as a heavy factor in a company’s stock value and is a set of company rules and guidelines used to decide how much the company will pay out to its shareholders. The report then highlights the common theories and models used in dividend policy decision in an organization. The feasibility
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Question 1: Analyse the UPS using competitive forces and value chain models. Value Chain Analysis of United Parcel Service Support Activities: 1. Administration and management: a. Package Level Details (PLD), an automated operational system; able to do data mining in the warehouse which lead to the creation of accurate cost calculations for the accounting function, allow the accountants to use activity-based costing (ABC) to identify the profitability for segments of thousands
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FI516 A. Here are the basic Definitions that relate to capital structure: V= Value of Firm WACC=Weighted average Cost of Capital FCF= Free Cash Flow rs And rd = Costs of stock and debt wce And wd = percentages of the firm that are financed with stock and debt Impact of capital structure is based upon the value of the effect that the debt have on the Weighted Average Cost of Capital and/or the Free Cash Flow. The debt holders, compared to the stockholders, have prior claim on cash flow
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[pic] Midland Energy Resources, Inc. Cost of Capital Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Introduction III. Cost of Capital IV. Risk & Tax Rate V. Capital Structures VI. WACC VII. Conclusion VIII. References I. Executive Summary Midland Energy Resources is a global energy company with operations in oil and gas exploration and production(E&P) providing a broad array of products and services to upstream oil and gas customers worldwide
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COST OF CAPITAL The Problem On January 1, 1997 Bunky's Burgers, Inc. is planning its yearly capital budget and is faced with a list of 5 potential independent proposals: PROJECT | OUTLAY | IRR | A | 8,000,000 | 14.0% | B | 8,000,000 | 21.0% | C | 10,000,000 | 19.0% | D | 12,000,000 | 13.5% | E | 12,000,000 | 16.0% | The firm's capital structure relations shown below are considered optimal and will be maintained: Debt | $120,000,000 | Preferred Stock | 20,000,000 | Common
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Introduction Focusing on asset returns governed by a factor structure, the APT is a one-period model, created in 1976 by Stephen Ross, in which preclusion of arbitrage over static portfolios of these assets leads to a linear relation between the expected return and its covariance with the factors. The APT, however, does not preclude arbitrage over dynamic portfolios. Consequently, applying the model to evaluate managed portfolios contradicts the no-arbitrage spirit of the model. An empirical test
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