STRAYER ITB400 WEEK 7 AND WEEK 8 DISCUSSIONS
WEEK 7 DISS 1
Please respond to the following:
- Use the Internet to research a U.S.-based publicly-traded company and the exchange rate of a foreign country in which that company does not currently conduct business. Briefly describe the company and the country.
- How would you evaluate the interest rate risks, currency swap risks, and general exchange rate risks for the company if looking to expand in the selected country? Specific examples are required. Cite your sources.
WEEK 7 DISS 2
Please respond to the following:
- What factors are responsible for the recent surge in international portfolio investment (IPI)? Please provide a link and discuss recent information published in the news related to international portfolio investments. Briefly describe the event. Cite your sources.
WEEK 8 DISS 1
Please respond to the following:
- Select a country with which you are (at least somewhat) familiar and create 3 best practices for managing the risks associated with direct foreign investment. Briefly describe the country. Describe each best practice and support your selection with arguments. Cite your sources.
WEEK 8 DISS 2
Please respond to the following:
Discuss foreign equity ownership restrictions. Why do you think countries impose these restrictions? Support your statements with arguments. Provide at least one example. Cite your source
