Assignment 1Read the article “Open Your Market and Say “Ahh” , “Contagion Indicators” for an Ailing Global Economy.

http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/corporate_pubs/2007/RAND_CP22-1999-01.pdf

Write a critical review 2-3 page long addressing the following issues:.

1. Identified the explanations for the financial crises affecting simultaneously few countries
2. Identified and explain four models of financial contagion and their prospects for prediction and prevention
3. Explain differences between financial crises in Argentina, South Africa and Southeast Asia

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of futures contracts. Name two established exchanges where you would likely find future contracts traded. 

Post your work by Sunday, September 23, 2012 to the Discussion Area. Comment on two other postings by the end of the module. Your work should be 3-5 paragraphs long.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources