Quantitative Data Concepts

Question 1

In computing the cost of capital, which sources of capital should be considered? Why do firms calculate their weighted average cost of capital? As the financial manager for your company, explain how you would use the cost of capital of your firm, or a firm you are familiar with, to determine the required rate of return on investment opportunities. Search the SEU library or the internet for an academic or industry-related article. Select an article that relates to cost of capital and doing business in Saudi Arabia.

For your discussion post, your first step is to summarize the article in two paragraphs describing what you think are the most important points made by the authors (remember to cite the information, as appropriate). For the second step, include the reference listing with a hyperlink to the article. Please note, do not copy the article into your post and limit your summary to two paragraphs. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy your search.

Question 2

Discuss the concept of relevant cost for decision making, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data concepts into the relevancy discussion. Indicate if and how opportunity costs should be considered in this decision-making process.

Please cite all borrowed information.

Question 3

For the US, what were the benefits and costs of maintaining the system? Was the Bretton Woods a beneficial financial system for the other countries, either economically or politically? Why or why not? Choose one country (other than the US) and explain.

Question 4

“Production Costs” Please respond to the following:

• You are the owner of a fast-food restaurant. Given a new item that you recently advertised, you experience additional demand for your business that you do not want to ignore. Identify your fixed and variable costs at your fast-food restaurant, and explain the changes to each of these costs given the increased demand.