Discussion Assignment 6.1

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International Finance and Political Risk

Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:

o Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm.

o Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments.

Activity Instruction

Choose a country (not the United States or Canada) that has not already been chosen by another learner and post your country choice in the discussion area. Then, analyze some of the political and currency risks of that country and discuss why a U.S. company would invest (for example, build a factory) in that country. If you were in a decision-making position, what are the three for four specific factors that you would take into consideration?

Support your post with the theories presented in the reading.

At least 125 words minimum

Readings

Use your Corporate Finance: Core Principles and Applications textbook and the Internet to read the following:

o Chapter 18, "Short-Term Finance and Planning." o Chapter 19, "Raising Capital." o Chapter 20, "International Corporate Finance."

Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R. W., Jaffe, J. F., & Jordan, B. D. (2018). Corporate finance: Core principles and applications (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw- Hill.

Resources

Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.