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{{Q|'''Economics''' is the [[w:Social sciences|social science]] that analyzes the [[w:Production theory basics|production]], [[w:Distribution (economics)|distribution]], and [[w:Consumption (economics)|consumption]] of [[w:Good (economics and accounting)|goods]] and [[w:Service (economics)|services]]. | |||
|Wikipedia|[[w:economics|economics]]}} | |||
{{Q|'''Business economics''' is a field in [[w:applied economics|applied economics]] which uses [[w:economic theory|economic theory]] and quantitative methods to analyze [[w:Business|business enterprises]] and the factors contributing to the diversity of organizational structures and the relationships of firms with labour, [[w:Capital (economics)|capital]] and product markets.|Wikipedia|[[w:business economics|business economics]]}} | |||
{{Q|'''Taloustiede''' on [[w:fi:yhteiskuntatiede|yhteiskuntatiede]], joka tutkii lähinnä [[w:fi:Talous|taloudellisia]] päätöksiä tekevien toimijoiden kannustimia ja käyttäytymistä, sekä niiden perusoletuksista johdettuilla malleilla ja teorioilla erilaisia taloudellisia ilmiöitä. Tavallisia tutkimuksen kohteita ovat [[w:fi:Hyödyke|hyödykkeiden]] kulutus, tuotanto ja allokointi, [[w:fi:Markkinat (taloustiede)|markkinoiden]] toiminta sekä aina kokonaistalouteen liittyvät kysymykset kuten [[w:fi:talouskasvu|talouskasvu]] ja [[w:fi:inflaatio|inflaatio]]. Suomeksi taloustiedettä sanotaan myös [[w:fi:Kansantaloustiede|kansantaloustieteeksi]] erotuksena [[w:fi:Liiketaloustiede|liiketaloustieteestä]]. | |||
|Suomenkielinen Wikipedia|[[w:fi:taloustiede|taloustiede]]}} | |||
'''[[w:Outline of economics]]''' is a good introductory text to economics if you don't know what it comprises and what kind of issues it deals with. | |||
{{Economic systems sidebar}} | {{Economic systems sidebar}} | ||
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= Business Economics = | = Business Economics = | ||
== Week 43 - Markets, scarcity and decisions == | == Week 43 - Markets, scarcity and decisions == | ||
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* [[w:Category:Commerce]] ( [[w:Commerce]] ) | * [[w:Category:Commerce]] ( [[w:Commerce]] ) | ||
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= Year 2= | = Year 2= | ||
= Global Business Environment = | = Global Business Environment = | ||
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== Week 36 - Classical trade theories == | == Week 36 - Classical trade theories == | ||
* ''' | * {{Q|'''Factors of production''' are the ''inputs'' to the production process. ''Finished goods'' are the ''output''. Input determines the quantity of output i.e. output depends upon input. Input is the starting point and output is the end point of production process and such input-output relationship is called a [[w:production function|production function]]. There are three ''basic'' (AKA classical) factors of production: '''[[w:land|land]], [[w:Labor (economics)|labor]], [[w:Capital (economics)|capital]]'''|Wikipedia|[[w:factors of production|factors of production]]}} | ||
* '''Gross domestic product''' ('''[[w:GDP|GDP]]''') is the [[w:market value|market value]] of all officially recognized final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP [[w:per capita|per capita]] is often considered an indicator of a country's [[w:standard of living|standard of living]] ( Wikipedia ) | * '''Gross domestic product''' ('''[[w:GDP|GDP]]''') is the [[w:market value|market value]] of all officially recognized final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP [[w:per capita|per capita]] is often considered an indicator of a country's [[w:standard of living|standard of living]] ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* '''[[w:Arbitrage|Arbitrage]]''' is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more [[w:market|market]]s: striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance, the profit being the difference between the [[w:market price|market price]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Arbitrage|Arbitrage]]''' is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more [[w:market|market]]s: striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance, the profit being the difference between the [[w:market price|market price]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
== Week 41 - Exchange rate risk | == Week 41 - Exchange rate risk == | ||
'''[[w: | == Week 40 - Risk and risk management == | ||
'''[[w:Risk]]''' and '''[[w:risk management]]''' | |||
'''Risk''' is the potential of loss (an undesirable outcome, however not necessarily so) resulting from a given action, activity and/or inaction. ( Wikipedia ) | '''Risk''' is the potential of loss (an undesirable outcome, however not necessarily so) resulting from a given action, activity and/or inaction. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
'''Risk management''' is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of [[w:risk|risks | '''Risk management''' is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of [[w:risk|risks]] (defined in [[w:ISO 31000]] as ''the effect of uncertainty on objectives'', whether positive or negative) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events ( Wikipedia ) | ||
'''Managing [[w: | '''Managing [[w:foreign exchange risk]]'' and [[w:exposure]] | ||
* using international [[w: | * using international [[w:financial market]] to deal with the special opportunities and risks of international trade and investments | ||
* foreign exchange exposure – a measure of the sensitivity of changes in [[w: | * foreign exchange exposure – a measure of the sensitivity of changes in [[w:domestic]] [[w:currency]] values of [[w:assets]], [[w:liabilities]], or [[w:operating income]]s to unanticipated changes in [[w:exchange rate]]s | ||
* both domestic and foreign financial instruments and incomes can face foreign exchange exposure | * both domestic and foreign financial instruments and incomes can face foreign exchange exposure | ||
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* exchange rate exposure: the amount at risk | * exchange rate exposure: the amount at risk | ||
* international accounting principles: in '''[[w: | * international accounting principles: in '''[[w:financial statements]]''' accounting exposure – real exposure is the underlying exposure | ||
* the effect of exchange rates on sales and operating profitability: operating exposure | * the effect of exchange rates on sales and operating profitability: operating exposure | ||
* management of exposure and risk: means of dealing with risk and exposure – '''[[w: | * management of exposure and risk: means of dealing with risk and exposure – '''[[w:hedging]]''' | ||
==== Risk management ==== | ==== Risk management ==== | ||
* it is possible to use [[w: | * it is possible to use [[w:borrowing]], [[w:investing]], and the [[w:spot exchange market]] to achieve the same result as would be obtained by using the forward market | ||
* importer that must pay its currency trade loan within 30 days: borrow in home currency (€, 30 days), buy the foreign exchange on the spot market ($), invest in foreign exchange (in New York, for 30 days), use foreign currency for paying the trade loan ($, after 30 days), and repay the domestic currency debt (€, after 30 days) | * importer that must pay its currency trade loan within 30 days: borrow in home currency (€, 30 days), buy the foreign exchange on the spot market ($), invest in foreign exchange (in New York, for 30 days), use foreign currency for paying the trade loan ($, after 30 days), and repay the domestic currency debt (€, after 30 days) | ||
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* exporter that receives a foreign-currency payment after 60 days: borrow in the foreign currency that is to received ($, 60 days), sell the borrowed foreign currency spot ($ à €), invest or otherwise employ domestic currency at home (€, 60 days), receive the payment from abroad ($ after 60 days), and repay the foreign currency debt with export earnings ($ after 60 days) | * exporter that receives a foreign-currency payment after 60 days: borrow in the foreign currency that is to received ($, 60 days), sell the borrowed foreign currency spot ($ à €), invest or otherwise employ domestic currency at home (€, 60 days), receive the payment from abroad ($ after 60 days), and repay the foreign currency debt with export earnings ($ after 60 days) | ||
* [[w: | * [[w:hedging]] via [[w:currency of invoicing]] – by [[w:invoicing]] in own currency: no transaction risk nor exposure but the economic exposure still remains (if exchange rates change, the customer abroad faces changed prices, and according to price elasticity, the quantity demanded will change) | ||
* hedging via [[w: | * hedging via [[w:mixed-currency invoicing]] – [[w:composite currency]] (SDR), currency baskets (e.g. ½ dollars, ½euros) or ”cocktails”, usually this results in risk and exposure reduction since they offer some diversification risk (if the value of dollar goes up, usually the value of euro goes down) | ||
* hedging via selection of supplying country: sourcing – use domestic inputs or inputs from EMU-area | * hedging via selection of supplying country: sourcing – use domestic inputs or inputs from EMU-area | ||
* Use '''[[w: | * Use '''[[w:forwards]]''' or '''[[w:currency option]]s'' | ||
== Week 42 - Presentation == | == Week 42 - Presentation == | ||
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