The Role of Political rights in Accumulation of capital in the economy

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Citation system: (Writer surname, year of publishing, Page number)
Number of pages 3, 2.75 for the main text and 0.25 for references
Total required references: 7,
General description:
The essay aims to demonstrate how political rights affect the accumulation of capital and vice versa. The essay should be written from the political economics aspect; this meaning that the relationship should be gathered from different literature references which had been studied this relationship, thus, the essay should cover the following point:   
1.    Short definition of accumulation of capital. (not more than 0.5 pages).
2.    Literature review of the impact of political rights on the accumulation of capital.
3.    Literature review of the impact of the accumulation of capital on political rights.

Evaluate the Capital Investment

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Scenario

Shoals Corporation puts significant emphasis on cash flow when planning capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8 percent based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Shoals Corporation then uses different methods to determine the most appropriate capital outlays.

This year, Shoals Corporation is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now owns. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.

The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes:

Old Backhoes

New Backhoes

Purchase cost when new

$90,000

$200,000

Salvage value now

$42,000

Investment in major overhaul needed in next year

$55,000

Salvage value in 8 years

$15,000

$90,000

Remaining life

8 years

8 years

Net cash flow generated each year

$30,425

$43,900

Instructions

1. Evaluate, discuss, and compare whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)
Calculate the net present value of the old backhoes and the new backhoes..
Discuss the net present value of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes..
Calculate the payback period for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing the new backhoes. (Hint: For the old machines, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.).
Discuss the payback method and what the payback periods of the old backhoes and new backhoes reveal about whether the company should purchase new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes. Calculate the profitability index for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing new backhoes..
Discuss the profitability index of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes..

2. Identify and discuss any intangible benefits that might influence this decision.
3. Answer the following: Should the company purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes? Explain your decision.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Analyze the financial condition of a company using vertical, horizontal, and ratio analysis to make informed decisions..

Test Critique Outline

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Test Critique Outline
Choose a psychological test (not the one you designed!) from the book or from a journal article.

Make sure there is at least one empirical article (published in a journal) where they have used the instrument in testing a hypothesis (not just a validation/reliability study on the instrument).

You can do this in an essay or outline format. write at least one sentence for each of these areas and paragraphs where indicated.

Name of Instrument

Authors

Where published/Availability

What the Instrument measures: Write 2-3 paragraphs defining and discussing the concept validity and Reliability– Write 2-3 paragraphs describing the types and correlations.

Number of items

Administration time

Interpreting Scores (overall, scales, subscales, etc.) — Write 2-3 paragraphs describing the scores and how they may be used.

Summary of any research that has utilized the instrument (review at least 1 study)-What concepts are they measuring-

What is the hypothesis?

Do you think this was a good instrument for this research? Explain why or why not.—

Discuss your overall impression of this research

Your Critique of the instrument 2-3 paragraphs
Ease of administration and scoring?

What you might use this test for?

Why or why not you would use this test?

Include references for your test information and research article. 

On several fronts the modern worldview challenged Christianity. Write an essay that describes at least three of those challenges and then addresses specific ways in which Christians responded to those challenges.

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Essay needs to be a minimum of 2,000 words. You may refer to standard histories, primary sources, reference works, and other approved academic resources for this information. Essay should include and engage with at least three quality sources. Completed essays should use 1.5 or 2.0 line-spacing, incorporate Chicago or Turabian styles for citation. Foot-note citations are recommended.