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Discuss main contributions of each article to the knowledge of price elasticity of gasoline. What does Yoon (2007) find regarding the impact of monopoly on social welfare?

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Read the attached two peer-reviewed journal articles and develop a 2-3-page essay by addressing the following topics.
1. Provide a brief summary of major findings from each article.
2. Compare and contrast views and perspectives on monopoly discussed in both articles.
3. What does Yoon (2007) find regarding the impact of monopoly on social welfare?
4. Discuss main contributions of each article to the knowledge of price elasticity of gasoline.
• how does each article deal with the concept of monopoly and its source of power and impacts, compared to existing literature?

What is an “arithmetic mean” ? Does it have the same meaning as the word “average”? Explain

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a) What is an “arithmetic mean” ? Does it have the same meaning as the word “average”? Explain

b) The average of a data set is influenced by extreme values while the median is not. In other words, the median is not resistant to outliers but the average is. True or False. Discuss and offer examples

b) The range is the most obvious measure of variability or how spread out are the values in a data set but it is not the best measure compared to standard deviation. True or False. Discuss

c) Interpret the meaning of “standard deviation” if the standard deviation of a set of numbers is 2 and the arithmetic mean is 3. Hint: That is, apply the empirical rule

Discuss the role of the public health nurse in relation to this disease. How is the public health nurse involved in finding, reporting, collection and analysis of data and follow up?

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Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Write a scholarly paper in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Choose one communicable disease.

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

A thorough description of the disease including causes, mode of transmission, symptoms, treatment and complications. Discuss the demographic most affected-incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality.

What are the determinants of health affecting this disease? https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Determinants-of-Health.

Identify the epidemiologic triad including host, agent and environmental factors as related to this disease.
Discuss the role of the public health nurse in relation to this disease. How is the public health nurse involved in finding, reporting, collection and analysis of data and follow up?

What are the differences between different vigilantes and why do those differences matter to the theme of the movie?

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Does the vigilante have the moral authority to act and why?

Who do you think the movie portrays as the “good” characters that the audience should support and why?

At what point does the vigilantes actions make them as bad as the criminals?

Why does the audience support the vigilante?

What is justice and how does the definition fit into the movie?

Where is the line between victim and vigilante and why is it important?

What feelings do you have about the vigilante at the end and why?

Why are movies about vigilantes so popular?

What are the differences between different vigilantes and why do those differences matter to the theme of the movie?

 

Does the vigilante have the moral authority to act and why?

Who do you think the movie portrays as the “good” characters that the audience should support and why?

At what point does the vigilantes actions make them as bad as the criminals?

Why does the audience support the vigilante?

What is justice and how does the definition fit into the movie?

Where is the line between victim and vigilante and why is it important?

What feelings do you have about the vigilante at the end and why?

Why are movies about vigilantes so popular?

What are the differences between different vigilantes and why do those differences matter to the theme of the movie?

Using the relevant literature reviews from the past ten years, critically evaluate each hedging method identified in (1) and relate to appropriate examples from the chosen companies to support your arguments.

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  • Using the most recent three years relevant information from the chosen companies, list and discuss two different foreign currency hedging methods that employed by the chosen companies to manage their foreign currency transaction exposures.
  1. List and describe hedging method (B) employed. (SWAP METHOD) 600 words

Describing about the swap method usage in 3yrs info about the Qantas Airways Limited & Virgin Australia Holding ltd…………….. Benefit of swaps method and disadvantage

–Swaps is a derivative product in which two counterparties exchange certain benefits of one party’s financial asset for those of the other part’s assets.

  • Foreign currency swaps

 A FX swaps in a simultaneous sale and purchase transaction that has two settlement dates:

The “start date” when a currency is first exchanged for another at an agreed exchange rate (agreed rate/ swap rate)

The “end date” when the currencies are exchanged back at an agreed exchange rate. (close the deal)

Eg: Transaction is different and set by the market and will generally reflect the current interest rates of the two countries involved for the term of the FX swap.

(Benefit disadvantage, Risks)

  • Cross currency swaps
  • Currency swaps
  • Current interest rate swaps: Is an agreement to exchange periodic payments related to interest payments on a same currency which can be fixed against floating. There are other variations such as 3month floating against 6months floating.
  • Using the relevant literature reviews from the past ten years, critically evaluate each hedging method identified in (1) and relate to appropriate examples from the chosen companies to support your arguments. (300words)
  1. Critical evaluation of hedging method (B). (SWAP METHOD) need to include 3 or 4 research articles

Write a short statement (~200 words) that explains the relationship between your photograph and the original artwork. What new meaning does your photograph add to how we might see the original?

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Write a short statement (~200 words) that explains the relationship between your photograph and the original artwork. What new meaning does your photograph add to how we might see the original?
Make sure to consult high-quality sources of information. Smarthistory.org is an excellent place to
start. Also, see if you can find out who owns the artwork; if it is owned by a museum,
consult the museum’s website for reliable facts about and interpretations of the artwork.
first picture is the art work and it called Masaccio, Holy Trinity with the Virgin and Saint John, c. 1427, Fresco,Santa Maria Novella, Florence and the second picture is the photograph that you will compare it with the original art work.

Explain qualitative research methodology and what types of research questions benefit from qualitative studies.

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Consider your research problem/research question: In patients with osteoarthritis of the hip, is water therapy more effective than regular exercise?

*How could you study your topic using qualitative research— specifically, what type of qualitative research questions would you use and why?
*Explain qualitative research methodology and what types of research questions benefit from qualitative studies.
*Explain how you would approach studying your problem of interest using qualitative research methodology.
*Outline the steps you would take and propose a research problem, purpose statement and research question
*What are some assumptions and limitations in your study?

How does play shape a child’s identity? What did you think of Mike Lanza’s ideas about bullies, sissies and the quest for the perfect neighborhood/”playborhood”?

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Respond to the following prompts by integrating the readings and videos from Module 2. Discuss the following prompts in 2-3 pages:

1. How does play shape a child’s identity? What did you think of Mike Lanza’s ideas about bullies, sissies and the quest for the perfect neighborhood/”playborhood”?

2. What are the differences between child driven and adult driven play? Is one “structured” and the other un-structured?

3. What are the benefits and limitations of risky play?

4. What scared you most about The Land? What brought you joy?
How is The Land similar or different from your own memories of childhood play? Do you think you would support this type of play environment for the children in your life?

Explain the basis of seminal theories of research concerning this business trend and who created the theories. Analyze the evolution of at least two theories and the business trend (scholar and practitioner).

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For your Signature Assignment, write a literature review of the information regarding a topic in your business specialization of your choosing. Be sure to include the following in your submission:

A brief overview of the topic you chose that addresses the following:

Explain how your topic is a business trend and why you chose this topic.
Indicate how your topic relates to your business specialization and why further study is important.
Assess how your topic relates to ever-evolving technology and its use in business.
A literature review that addresses the following:

Explain the basis of seminal theories of research concerning this business trend and who created the theories.
Analyze the evolution of at least two theories and the business trend (scholar and practitioner).
Synthesize the current research regarding the business trend, including current theories and practices associated with the trend.
Summarize your findings regarding this business trend and determine whether this is a topic you would consider for your dissertation.

Identify one recent article which addresses the contracting cost structure in Los Angeles, CA service area for a hospitality group (case rate)

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Identify one recent article which addresses the contracting cost structure in Los Angeles, CA service area for a hospitality group (case rate)

Based on the article that you have researched, identify the type of reimbursement model being used within the health care institution. Explain how you think this type of reimbursement has impacted the cost structure within the organization.