56.You are faced with a problem. You want to go to the movies with your friends and see the latest action flick. However, your mother left you firm instructions to mow the lawn. You will risk losing your allowance if you don't mow the lawn. Apply what you have learned in this course. a) Create a decision-making grid similar to the one you learned about in Unit 2. Then decide which would be the best use of your time. b) Make a choice as to which you will do. Write an explanation (at least one well-developed paragraph in length) in which you explain how you have decided to use your time and why you made that particular choice. Your explanation should include terms such as "opportunity cost" and "trade-off" and your reasoning for making the choice you made.57.How does the placement of resources around the world impact countries on an economic and political level? Be sure to explain how the placement of resources limits some countries economically but positively affects others. Answer in at least two well-developed paragraphs.58.In an essay of at least two well-developed paragraphs, briefly explain the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith. Explain the importance of these economic philosophers on the free market economy.59.In an essay of at least two well-developed paragraphs, explain three types of investments you can make to personally invest in the economy and help it to grow.60.In an essay of at least two well-developed paragraphs, describe the four types of financial institutions and services each provides.61.In an essay of at least two well-developed paragraphs, describe the three theories of the causes of inflation and explain how inflation is used to measure economic performance.62.In an essay of at least three well-developed paragraphs, describe characteristics of developed nations and less developed nations and provide a few examples of each. Then describe the factors that influence the level of economic development in nations.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the article at this link https://hbr.org/1979/07/strategic-analysis-for-more-profitable-acquisitions and Chapters 2 and 19 in this text book “Berk, J. B., & Demarzo, P. M. (2014). Corporate finance (3rd ed.). Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com” You will also need to research and use 2 other scholarly and/or professional sources in additional to the website and the textbook above to enhance your understanding of the topics covered in this assignment. For the assignment, analyze business valuation techniques, and briefly discuss the role of financial analysis in the decision-making process for a merger and acquisition. In the assignment, explain which financial analysis techniques would assist a financial manager in developing a proposal for a mergers and acquisitions activity. Use the following questions to guide your explanation. Support your statements with evidence from your sources. What is the maximum price that should be paid for the target company? What are the principal areas of risk? What are the earnings, cash flow, and balance sheet implications of the acquisition? What is the best way of financing the acquisition?