Summarize what went wrong and caused P&G to lose such large amounts on its interest rate swaps

What will be an ideal response?


The most important cause of P&G's losses was the increase in U.S. and German interest rates at a time when P&G was betting that they would fall. P&G amplified its risks by taking on highly speculative hybrid terms. Moreover, it appears as if P&G was unable to value and track its derivative-related risks.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When using the persuasive approach to write a sales letter for a new product, you should begin by:

A. asking for the desired action on the part of the reader. B. presenting benefits that generate the reader's interest. C. getting the reader's attention in the opening sentence. D. providing information that will generate a desire on the reader's part.

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What is the source of common law?

A) Federal legislative enactments B) The uniform laws that states have passed individually C) The U.S. Constitution because it applies to all states in common D) None of the above

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Which type of life insurance allows policyholders to make their own investment decisions?

A) Whole life B) Group life C) Variable life D) Deferred term life

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