Question Description In a critical essay, you will select a country of your choice “The US” and will compare your chosen country to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia KSA in relation to the factor endowment theory. For each country, discuss: What is the impact of resource endowments on comparative advantage? Is the factor-endowment theory a good predictor of trade patterns? What additional trade theories can be applied? Explain their main insights and challenges. As one of the trade initiatives in KSA, assess the aims of Saudi Vision 2030 in relation to factor endowment theory. Directions: Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions. Do not address the questions using a question-and-answer format. Follow (APA) style 4 to 5 references are enough

nnRead the scenario below, and answer the following questions.nnYou work as a financial analyst at a large automobile corporation thatnoccasionally makes acquisitions of smaller companies that specialize in thenproduction and assembly of small component parts. In order to achievenvertical integration of its newest sports sedan model, the company isnevaluating a few manufacturing companies that have experienced strongnfinancial performance in the past few years. These companies would makenexcellent acquisitions due to the nature and quality of the product and thenanticipated ease of transition. You have been tasked to evaluate thesencompanies from a financial perspective and choose one. To do this, you neednto brush up on a few concepts by addressing the following topics:nn1. Describe what a crediting rate/score is. Should this be a factor innevaluating companies?n2. The firm will need to raise funds immediately for the acquisition,nand debt will be used. Should the firm borrow on a long-term or short-termnbasis? Why?n3. Explain the effect, if any, inflation rates will have on thenpurchase? How significant is this factor?n4. Define the relationship between yield curves and the term structurenof interest rates.n5. Explain what would happen to interest rates if a new process wasndeveloped that allowed automobiles to run off oil that was formulated basednon lemonade? The technology used to convert this liquid to gas would benpricey but well worth it. What impact would this technology have on interestnrates?n6. Discuss what ratios should be used to assess the financial health ofnthe potential acquisition?nnYour completed case study must be at least two pages in length, and you mustnuse at least your textbook as a reference. Other references may be used asnneeded. Any information from a source used must be cited and referenced innAPA formatnn