- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1. Economic environment a. Text what is economics all about?
- •B. Dialogue business climate in russia
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the above questions, write several paragraphs on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 2. Public finance a. Text finance and financial system
- •B. Dialogue budget organization and budget process
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •A) The Budget Message of the Mayor
- •April 27, 1995
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of these questions, write several paragraphs on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 3. Fiscal management a. Text financial policy. Fiscal sphere
- •B. Dialogue effective fiscal policy
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •A) Financial Policy
- •B) Fiscal Policy in the uk
- •Discussion
- •A) Multiyear Budgeting
- •B) Types of Budget Classification
- •A) Fiscal Policy in Transition Economies: a Major Challenge
- •B) On Macro- and Microeconomics
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the discussion of the questions, write a short essay on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Transition Economies Need to Reform Social Safety Nets
- •Unit 4. Central banking. Monetary policy a. Text central banking system
- •B. Dialogue banking system in russia
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Us Activities of Foreign Banking Organizations
- •Discussion
- •A) Is Monetary Policy Needed?
- •B) Payment Systems
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a summary of the interview in Ex. 13. Follow the plan suggested below:
- •Reading pra ctice
- •Unit 5. Banking system a. Text commercial banks
- •B. Dialogue
- •Interview With a Bank Manager
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •B) Bank Accounts
- •B) The Nature of Banking
- •Discussion
- •A) Bank Loans and Overdrafts
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short essay on:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 6. Taxation a. Text what are taxes?
- •B. Dialogue taxation in russia
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •What Is an Excise Duty?
- •Tax Reform in Developing Countries
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short essay on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 7. International monetary system a. Text
- •International monetary institutions
- •B. Dialogue
- •Imf's support for russian reforms
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •International Monetary Fund
- •Your Partner ebrd
- •World Bank – International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ibrd)
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short essay on:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 8. Financial markets. The bond market a. Text trading in the bond market
- •B. Dialogue the bond market
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the above questions, write a short essay on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 9. Financial markets. The stock market a. Text stocks and markets
- •B. Dialogue the corporate securities market in russia
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •A) Bulls, Bears and Stags
- •B) Options and Short Selling
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short essay on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •The New Issue Market
- •Unit 10. Investment activity a. Text
- •Investments
- •B. Dialogue
- •Investment climate
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Investment Companies
- •3 Food Giants Build Local Yogurt Plants
- •Discussion
- •B) Brazil Attracts Foreign Investors
- •C) Investment in the uk
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short essay on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Investment Skill Is a Rare Commodity
- •Investment Trusts
- •Unit 11. Foreign exchange market. Global financial markets a. Text trading in the foreign exchange market
- •B. Dialogue cornerstone of the global financial market
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •The Eurocurrency Market
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write several short paragraphs about:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 12. Financial management a. Text finance function
- •B. Text financial ratios
- •C. Dialogue ratio analysis
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •A) Corporate Governance
- •B) Investment Management
- •A) Investment Decision Making
- •B) Investment Project Appraisal
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of these questions, write a short paragraph on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Unit 13. Accounting a. Text accounting principles and concepts
- •B. Dialogue accountancy in a free-market economy
- •C. Dialogue public and private accountants
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write a short paragraph, explaining:
- •Reading practice
- •Balance Sheet
- •A. Balance sheet
- •Unit 14. Auditing a. Text performing an audit
- •B. Dialogue auditing in russia
- •Vocabulary list
- •Exercises
- •Ex. 4. Say in a few words what the main text is about. Use the opening phrases from
- •Sweden.
- •Independent Auditors' Report to the Board of Directors and Stockholders of_______Company
- •Discussion
- •In order to get prepared for participation in the class discussion of the questions, write several paragraphs on the following:
- •Reading practice
- •Banking correspondence
- •Dictionary of key words
- •Contents
Exercises
Ex. 1. Answer these questions:
A. 1. What is investment?
2. Define the difference between real investment and financial investment.
3. In what ways can financial resources be raised?
4. Why does FDI take place?
5. What institutions handle investment in stocks and shares?
6. What role do institutional investors play?
7. How do investors make their choice of investment possibilities?
B. 1. How does the foreigner characterize the investment climate in his country?
2. What country heads the list of the major investors?
3. Why are foreign investors willing to invest in the country?
4. What are the focal points of the country's investment policy?
Ex. 2. Give derivatives of:
investment n |
finance n |
deposit n |
advance n |
channel n |
manager n |
control n |
share n |
own v |
contribute v |
application n |
risk n |
allocate v |
government n |
security n |
adjustment n |
assess v |
policy n |
borrow v |
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Ex. 3. Find English equivalents for the following Russian phrases from the text:
A. инвестиции представляют собой вложение капитала; реальные инвестиции связаны с материальными активами; финансовые инвестиции связаны с приобретением ценных бумаг; депонирование средств в банках; пользователи; миграция рабочей силы; режим международной торговли, существующий в определенный момент; успехи в области технологии; отмена валютных ограничений; сокращение объема вмешательства государства в финансовую сферу; расширение международных финансовых потоков; основная черта международного экономического развития; прямые иностранные инвестиции; портфельные инвестиции; приобретать управленческий контроль; организация совместных предприятий; иностранное отделение фирмы; организация иностранного филиала фирмы; многонациональная компания; ускорять распространение новых технологий; организационные навыки; участвовать в управлении; частные и институциональные инвесторы; способы управления портфелем ценных бумаг;
B. переход к рыночной экономике; в центре инвестиционной политики, проводимой правительством, находится ...; рост среднего класса; политическое вмешательство; объявить о планах проведения приватизации; политика предусматривает; быть освобожденным от налогов.
Ex. 4. Say in a few words what the main text is about. Use the opening phrases from Ex. 4 (Unit 1).
Ex. 5. Sum up the content of the dialogue. Use the phrases from Ex. 5 (Unit 1).
Ex. 6. Read the dialogue, translate the Russian remarks into English and act it out:
Russian: Известно, что ваше правительство успешно проводит политику привлечения прямых иностранных инвестиций в страну, т.е. создания совместных предприятий, организации филиалов иностранных фирм и их дочерних предприятий. Каковы основные причины осуществления такой политики?
Foreigner: We look upon FDI as a major vehicle for the transfer of skills and diffusion of modern technology. Foreign investors have their own interests, of course.
R.: Безусловно, иностранных инвесторов привлекает ваша дешевая рабочая сила, сырьевые ресурсы, достаточно развитая транспортная инфраструктура. Хотя работа иностранных фирм, осуществляющих прямые инвестиции в вашу страну, связана с высоким финансовым риском.
F.: You are absolutely right. High inflation and interest rates, weak national currency present serious financial risks. I must say, however, that many people in my country are very critical about multinational enterprises.
R.: Мне хорошо понятно такое отношение к иностранным корпорациям. В моей стране также многие утверждают, что иностранные корпорации, вкладывающие капитал в нашу экономику, заинтересованы только в наших природных богатствах и в дешевой рабочей силе.
F.: By the way, how do you assess the investment situation in your country?
R.: Ситуация достаточно сложная. Прямые иностранные инвестиции в нашу страну сокращаются. В условиях высокой инфляции и неопределенности в налоговой сфере инвестиции становятся неэффективными для иностранных инвесторов. Наши местные инвесторы также не вкладывают капиталы в реальный сектор.
F.: What about portfolio investments?
R.: В условиях финансового кризиса мы должны развивать наш рынок государственных облигаций и корпоративных ценных бумаг, чтобы он стал привлекательным для иностранных инвесторов. Кстати, наши крупные государственные компании уже планируют выпуск как акций, так и облигаций.
F.: Let's hope that nonresidents will be interested in buying them.
Ex. 7. Work on vocabulary and grammar.
a) Study the key words of the unit in the dictionary at the back of this book:
investor, investment, assets, capital, risk, call options, put options.
b) Think of word combinations with these nouns: investor, investment, accounts, securities, yield.
c) Think of the verbs most commonly used with:
portfolio, intermediary, risk, loans, purchase, contributions, funds, money.
d) Match the verbs from (a) with the nouns from (b) below:
a) to make b) exchange control
to invest in management
to remove investments
to expand securities
to minimize capital flows
to assess risks
to stimulate competition
to share in return
to receive techniques
to apply situation
Ex. 8. a) Supply the articles where necessary.
b) Write down 3-5 questions about the text.
c) Say what advantages individuals have when they invest in investment companies.