Running head: The Economy, Monetary Policy, and Monopolies The Economy, Monetary Policy, and Monopolies Shalanda Massenburg Professor Lloyd Amaghionyeodiwe ECO100 December 4, 2012 Analyze the current economic situation in the U.S. as compared to five years ago. Include interest rates, inflation, and unemployment in your analysis. The United States is the most advanced countries in the world. There has been a downfall in the number of houses being sold; interest rates have hit rock bottom, and a record weakening in the federal budget balance. All this is due to the downward fall in the economy.
In 2011 the current ratio was 1.86. By 2012, it decreased to 1.77 rating in the lower second quartile group in the industry. That said, Company G’s ability to repay its debt is consistent with showing a weakness from year to year based on the industry’s quartiles of 3.1 with a strong ability to cover liabilities 2.1 at the median to 1.4 stating a weakness. As such, this is an area of concern. 2.
The profit margin, BEP, ROA and ROE all dropped dramatically from 2012. We have an extremely difficult time remaining profitable. 7. Calculate the 2013 price/earnings ratio, price/ cash flow ratio, and market/ book ratio. P/E= -6.3, P/C= 27.5, M/B=
This calculates how much of the business is financed through private investors; it is also expressed in percentage form. Generally speaking, as a firm's debt-to-equity ratio increases, it becomes more risky because if it becomes unable to meet its debt obligations, it will be forced into bankruptcy. (Glakas) Of the three companies, Wal-Mart has the lowest total debt ratio (.62) as well as the lowest overall debt to equity ratio (1.65). Target finds itself with similar footing at .65 and 1.89 respectively, however Kroger has over 80% of its operations (.81) financed with debt and has the worst three year average when it comes to debt to equity with 4.40 times.
While the current liability dropped from 25.6% in 2003 to 24.3% in 2004, it is apparent that this company has allocated for this as a long-term debt since it rose from 23% of total liabilities in 2003 to 26.4% in 2004. Lucent Technologies equity structure enhanced from a shortage representing a negative in their total liabilities and shareholder’s equity in the year of 2003 when it is compared to the year of 2004. Their equity position would be considered a deficit, but becomes less of an issue as the years pass. Lucent Technologies Case P.3 3. What concerns would investors and creditors have based on only this information?
Executive bonuses for that year would trigger at or below 10% decline, as long as corporate profitability starts stabilizing. Some issues that may arise are; being unable to meet goals due to poor economy, having smaller bonuses due to the decline of corporate profit. Executive salary lacks incentive for performance therefore bonuses or long term incentives have to be part of compensation. 6. Explain a) A.
Ratio. 2. Times Interest Earned was 14.06 and that was a bright figure. Average Solvency however room for improvement Profitability 1) Return on Average common shareholders equity is a dreadful 6%. 2) Major concerns for Return on total assets, Profit Margin and
After the end of the quarter and review of the data, it indicated that our initial goal of a conservative approach, thus conserving funds for the next quarter were evident. For the ending quarter 1 operating profit was -340,000 With operating capacity in line to handle our forecasted projected demand for the quarter for 300 units Mustang and 150 units of C500, the actual indicated that our capacity was being underutilized by a whopping 66%. This figure alone indicated that B2a – Just-In-Time Just in Time operations is defined as being a production strategy that strives to improve a business’ return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs (Wikipedia Business). Nowhere was Just in Time manufacturing within the business sector more clearly used as was used by Dell Computers during its most successful periods. The ability to target potential consumers with the idea that every computer product that is bought from them is made custom per order was the underlying core manufacturing philosophy.
Texaco stock is currently selling for $60 per share while Delta sells for $40 per share. You determine that the major factor that will impact your investment is the price of oil. After careful forecasting, you narrow the possible outcomes down to 3 major categories, each of which is equally likely to occur. Possibility Oil price increases Oil price unchanged Oil price decreases Texaco Stock pays a $4 per share dividend; stock price is $68 pays a $3 per share dividend; stock price is $60 pays a $2 per share dividend; stock price is $52 Delta Air Lines Stock pays no dividend; stock price is $32 pays a $2 per share dividend; stock price is $42 pays a $2 per share dividend; stock price is
The significant drop in the S&P 500, one of the world’s broadest stock indexes, clearly reflects the weakened economic confidence and purchasing power after the financial contagion initiated by Lehman Brothers: Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy 10 Canada, America’s largest trading partner, was no exception to the global slump faced by economies worldwide as its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrunk by 4.64% from 2008 to 2009. The decline in Canada’s GDP primarily resulted from a major decrease in Canadian trade flows. From 2008 to 2009, Canadian exports and imports of goods fell by 24.43% and 15.71%, respectively, while Canadian service exports decreased by 5.57% and imports by 3.82%. Emphasising the trade of goods and services during the peak (2008-2009) of the crisis is crucial to assessing the impact of the financial downturn on Canadian economy.5 From 2008 to 2009, the largest import declines occurred in the energy sector, 36.1%. The significant factor affecting the energy sector was the price of crude oil.