The cost of natural resources as hite and seitz (2016) show in chapter 4: energy, the world is in the midst of an energy crisis as it concerns the rapid use and depletion of nonrenewable natural resources. according to the textbook, “many experts predict that the largest increase in demand for oil in the coming years will come from increasingly industrialized economies with large populations…” (p. 140) can this be offset by measures taken in developed nations to address the energy–climate crisis? why or why not? what potential strategies could be used to reduce the demand for energy in industrialized economies with large populations? review the posts of your classmates and respond to at least one other post, offering a substantive comment on that classmate’s position on the issue(s).

Select the correct answer. the word intestate means that a person has died with or without a will?

In a team environment, a coordinator is? a person with expert knowledge or skills in a particular area the team needs. a good listener who works to resolve social problems among teammates. a leader who team members focus on their tasks. a good networker who likes to explore new ideas and possiblities.

The east asiatic company (eac), a danish company with subsidiaries throughout asia, has been funding its bangkok subsidiary primarily with u.s. dollar debt because of the cost and availability of dollar capital as opposed to thai baht-denominated (b) debt. the treasurer of eac-thailand is considering a 1-year bank loan for $247,000.the current spot rate is b32.03 /$, and the dollar-based interest is 6.78% for the 1-year period. 1-year loans are 12.04% in baht.a. assuming expected inflation rates of 4.3 % and 1.24% in thailand and the united states, respectively, for the coming year, according to purchase power parity, what would the effective cost of funds be in thai baht terms? b. if eac's foreign exchange advisers believe strongly that the thai government wants to push the value of the baht down against the dollar by5% over the coming year (to promote its export competitiveness in dollar markets), what might the effective cost of funds end up being in baht terms? c. if eac could borrow thai baht at 13% per annum, would this be cheaper than either part (a) or part (b) above?