THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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Essay

THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Consider the following (x,y)sample data: (40,13),(15,33),(16,42),(39,9),(20,38),(35,15),(25,21),(34,17),(20,24),and (34,21).
-Calculate the variances
and
,and the covariance s_xy of the sample data.

Recognize the interconnectedness of technological, political, and economic factors in driving globalization.

Understand the various theories (dependency theory, modernization theory) explaining economic development and underdevelopment.

Understand the role and appointment process of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.

Recognize the structure and purpose of the Federal Reserve System.

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Definitions:

Subsidiary

A business that is under the control of another business, referred to as the parent company, by holding a majority of its voting shares.

Attributable Interest

A financial term referring to the ownership interest or stake that a person or entity has in an investment, often influencing the share of profits or losses they would receive.

Consolidation

The process of combining the financial statements of two or more entities to form a single set of statements.

Financial Statements

Reports that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.