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In the Treaty with the Sioux - Mdewakanton and Wahpakoota Bands, 1851, which of the following is discussed?#2Which of the following is included in the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868?30. In the early 1900s, the investments arena was dominated by a small group of very wealthy investors and opulent corporations.true or false38. The well-developed financial markets that exist in the United States have allowed us to achieve a higher standard of living than would otherwise be possibletrue or false1. Which of the following are NOT factors that have made the trend toward globalization mandatory for many businesses?a. Lower trade barriersb. Demand for high-quality, low-cost productsc. Increased volatility of exchange rates for foreign currency d. Increased development costse. Improvements in transportation and communications.34. During the depression era of the 1930s, the emphasis of managerial finance was developing sophisticated analytical models used to determine the liquidity and value of firms.true or false35. If you pursue a business career in a nonfinance profession you will not be exposed to finance concepts on the job.true or false42. The average American is knowledgeable about personal finance and tends to manage their retirement needs and debt levels responsibly true or false19. The study of finance consists of three areas⎯ financial markets, investments, and managerial finance⎯ that are basically independent of each other, because you can be an expert in one area without having knowledge of the other two.true or falseFrom James Wilson's "New Deal and Termination," what was the purpose of the policy of the termination of Indian tribes?36. Much of the recent legislation enacted by the government has focused on the regulating of previously unregulated industries such as financial services and utilities.true or false5. Which of the following is NOT one of the several new areas that managerial finance expanded to focus on in the 1980s?a.The dramatic increase in both the use of computers for analysis and the electronic transfer of information.b.The decreased importance of global markets and business operationsc.The deregulation of financial institutions and the resulting trend toward large, broadly diversified financial services companies.d.Innovations in the financial products offered to investorse.Inflation and its effects on business decisions41. The electronic revolution has not really caught on in finance, primarily because finance decision making is a localized, private function that a firm does not wish to disclose to outsiders.true or false3. Which of the following statements are true?a. The value of any investment is based on the cash flows it is expected to generate in the future. b. Investors are not generally risk averse.c. Uncertain cash flows are preferred to certain cash flows.d. All of the above are true.e. None of the above are true.18. The major areas included in the study of finance are information technology, investments and managerial finance.true or false12. Which of the following statements is not correct?a. Prior to the late 1950s and early 1960s, finance was taught primarily as a descriptive, institutional subject viewed more from the standpoint of an outsider than from that of the management of the firm.b. History has shown that the types of investments and methods used to analyze investment opportunities have changed as the attitudes of both investors and regulators have changed.c. When managerial finance emerged as a separate field of study in the early 1900s, the emphasis was on evaluation and analysis of investments because the economy was in excellent condition at the time, so most individuals had large sums of funds to invest in corporate securities.d. One of the responsibilities of the financial manager is to help determine which assets the firm should acquire and the best way to finance those assets.e. Sustainability is a long-run concept that focuses on improving the quality of life of all stakeholders, both current and future.40. To achieve success in the financial services industry, one needs a knowledge of the factors that cause interest rates to rise and fall, the regulations to which financial institutions are subject, and the various types of financial instruments.true or false22. The financial manager interacts jointly with many different individuals and departments within the firm. Forecasting and planning, as well as coordination and control, are two of the major areas of responsibility where this interaction takes place.true or false6. How will knowledge in the area of investments help you in your personal life?a.To determine how much risk you are willing to take with your investment portfolio.b.To evaluate how well your investments are performing.c.To help you to select investments that always outperform the market.d.To help you to review companies when determining future growth prospects to include in your investmente. a, b, and d are correct29. Historically, in the United States, after the country has experienced economic or financial tragedy, cries for new, tougher regulations become abundant, and politicians are generally quick to enact new legislation to take what they think are corrective actions. true or false
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