Assignment Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 4–6 paragraphs Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 8/26/2012 11:59:59 PM CT The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom...

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each week.

You recentlypublished an in-house articleon the liberalization and international integration of world financial markets and world stock markets.Several peoplehave e-mailed you asking for follow-up information as well as your opinion. Compose 4–6 paragraphs of information including the following:

• Explain several important events or changes that contributed to the globalization of financial and stock markets.


• How have these changes affected thecapital structureof MNCs?


• To what extent has globalization affected stock ownership and stock market activities?