1. Choose one current event. Describe the event and discuss the economic impaction of this event. What economic effects might this have at the individual and social levels? 2. What are the costs of “freebie” items?

3. How does the stock market influence the finances of individuals, even if they don’t personally invest?

4. Think about the larger economic situation in your country right now. How do the overall economy and its various aspects impact your life and finances?

5. How can the fiscal policies of a country influence individual finances?

Christopher kim, cfa, is a banker with batts brothers, an investment banking firm. kim follows the energy industry and has frequent contact with industry executives. kim is contacted by the ceo of a large oil and gas corporation who wants batts brothers to underwrite a secondary offering of the company's stock. the ceo offers kim the opportunity to fly on his private jet to his ranch in texas for an exotic game hunting expedition if kim's firm can complete the underwriting within 90 days. according to cfa institute standards of conduct, kim: a) may accept the offer as long as he discloses the offer to batts brothers.b) may not accept the offer because it is considered lavish entertainment.c) must obtain written consent from batts brothers before accepting the offer.