Information on a Prospective Investment for Wells Financial Services Is

question 28

Essay

Information on a prospective investment for Wells Financial Services is given below. In each period, funds available for investment come from two sources: loan funds and income from the previous period's investment. Expenses, or cash outflows, in each period must include repayment of the previous period's loan plus 8.5% interest, and the current payroll payment. In addition, to end the planning horizon, investment income from period 4 (at 110% of the investment) must be sufficient to cover the loan plus interest from period 4. The difference in these two quantities represents net income, and is to be maximized. How much should be borrowed and how much should be invested each period?

Analyze the impact of external factors such as technology, income, and consumer preferences on market equilibrium.

Grasp the principles of excess supply (surplus) and excess demand (shortage) and how they lead to adjustments in market prices.

Recognize the role of production costs and factor inputs on the supply side of the market.

Interpret market scenarios to determine the directional change in equilibrium price and quantity given shifts in supply and demand.