Nova Southeastern University Major International Finance Research Paper

Major International Finance Research Paper

Choose one of the following as a research topic, and write 10 pages minimum of CONTENT in APA Format, with at least 5 peer reviewed references beyond the textbook. Use your online library for journal articles. Paper must include:

• Cover Page 
• Table of Contents
• Abstract or Introduction
• Text – Body of Work (with headings 10 pages)
• Conclusion/Recommendation 
• Reference

Research Topics:

1. How are derivatives are being utilized by large scale companies in the global economy?  Analyze how companies have used derivatives to manage risk and whether  that has led to an increase or decrease in entrepreneurial activity.  Evaluate the current global economic state as resulting from a possible consequence of multiple complex corporations adopting a high risk, high return policy and whether the current global recession should have occurred if all companies had uses derivatives to assess risks as their primary financial tool.  Feel free to use AIG, GM, Bank of America or another institution for “critical thinking” and an example.  

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2. Defend and justify Cross-Border Mergers, Acquisitions and Valuations. This topic addresses transactions like Mercedes-Benz purchase of Chrysler and of large foreign based banks buying US based banks.   How does one go about either buying from or selling to a foreign entity using letters of credit and other techniques to address this subject (see course portal).