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3. Question 3 Consider the returns of the MSCI index of emerging markets equity in column D of the Excel file that goes with this quiz. Given the returns over…
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2. Question 2 Questions 2 and 3 are based on the following data on forward contracts from December 30, 2014 (Financial Times). Suppose we are in December 30, 2014, and…
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4. Question 4 You and your team are tasked with helping to determine whether an incremental new feature should be added to an existing product. The question is whether the…
Brigitte has a gas station for sale, which Albert is interested in purchasing. Based on the financials, Albert firmly believes the station is worth more than $800k. However, he has been authorized to pay up to but no more than $520k. Brigitte has a firm offer for $500k but would like to get $600k. The negotiations break down. At this point, Albert has come up to $520k, and Brigitte has come down to $560k. Which of these is Albert’s best course of action?
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