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    Faculty of Business Administration and Economics(NDU)

    Assignment Cover Sheet

    Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this assessment, the student will:

    Understand of the link between theory and practice. Recognise the strategic implications of decision-making Understand the content and purpose of financial markets and financial institutions,

    their advantages and their limitations. Understand the principles of adverse selection and Moral Hazard Problem. Understand the link between financial markets and economy Evaluate The ARAB FINANCIAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS . Internet-based & electronic library research skills

    Student ID Date Due June 12 , 2012

    Student Name No of Words

    Programme andModule

    MBA BAF 604

    Economics of

    Financial Markets

    WordLimit

    4,000

    Table of contents & list of references will not be includethe word count.

    The use of appendices is not permitted in assignmentsstudents should be aware that work submitted asappendix in an exam project will not count towardsfinal mark of the exam project.

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    Module: BAF 604: Economics of Financial Markets

    In the first part of your assignment try to address the following: Evaluate the current situation of The ARAB FINANCIAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL

    INSTITUTIONS. Then comment on whether the financial markets and institutions in major Arab countries

    are suited best to serve different stakeholders in financial markets.

    State clearly whether the major issue of asymmetric information is well address. Be able to identify their strengths and weaknesses based on the ability of serving different

    stakeholders.

    Then move to address the following: Evaluate the impact of Arab rising on The ARAB FINANCIAL MARKETS AND

    FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

    In this regard, make sure to mention any needed rules/regulation that should beaddressed as a result of weak governance

    Also make sure to cover all possible benefits that might appear as a result of suchuprisings.

    Then try to see if there is any impact of such uprisings on internationalfinancial and stock markets as well as international financialinstitutions.

    Make sure to justify your opinion with solid theories.

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    Basis of Assessment Weighting%

    Report Presentation and Style

    Markers comment/s

    10

    Evidence of Reading and Application of Theory

    Markers comment/s

    40

    Use of applied example (in context) Markers comment/s

    15

    Logical Development / Structure of Argument Markers comment/s

    10

    Development of Insight and learning

    Conclusion

    10

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    Markers comment/s

    Conclusion

    Markers comment/s

    15

    General Comments:

    Basis of Assessment

    Standard of report writing & style 10% The marker should be looking for a well-structured, concise report, which is accompanied byrelevant tables and/or figures to aid the students explanation or argument. A good standard of English is essential. Correct APA referencing is required.

    Note that the word limit does not include references or contents page, or numerical calculations.Do not penalise on that but students are expected to keep to the word limit.

    Reading, research and application in context 30%

    Students have a tendency to just quote or refer to theories and concepts without making thelinkages to the case. They must demonstrate their ability to apply theory to the case and toexplain its relevance.

    Use of applied example (in context) 15 % The students should consider all previous cases to demonstrate his/her point of view and tosupport his/her argument including an appreciation of relevant theory.

    Logical Development / Structure of Argument 15% There should be coherent between paragraphs

    Development of Insight and learning 15The student should demonstrate that they have understood this practical illustration of Agency theory.

    Conclusion 15%

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    Conclusions should be a logical and evidence based. Look for a summary that considers themain points from the assignment and draws them together to demonstrate how the task hasbeen addressed

    Guide for Total Assignment Mark:

    Almost flawless & possibly publishable 90% and over Excellent work with theoretical integration 80% - 89% Satisfactory: Competent but strong in part 70% - 79% Marginal pass: 60% - 69%

    Limited linkage between theory, practice & case

    Retrievable fail: 50% - 59%Thin, with little or no theoretical underpinning

    Clear fail below 50%