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Diabetic Complications and Economic Fundamentals

CFO News Room

The legislation aims to lower the cost of insulin, a life-prolonging medication for many diabetics, by investing $100 million, half designated for developing a biosimilar insulin and half for producing it. Per usual, economic principles suggest a vastly different outcome than optimistic policy makers. Diabetics Face Tradeoffs Too.

Economics 130
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Economics Is a Walk in the Park

CFO News Room

She has been a great investment. They’re also a great chance to think about economics, specifically two of the most basic principles of economics: opportunity cost and incentives. These are, to economics, what blocking and tackling are to American football. Understanding (or victory) usually boils down to them.

Economics 130
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How CFOs must deal with China's economic slump

Future CFO

China is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to a downgrade in the country’s debt outlook. This involves a meticulous evaluation of investment vulnerabilities and supply chain dependencies on the Chinese market.

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Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor Conversations

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. But while it’s relatively easy to raise funds in dire situations or emergencies, getting donors to invest can be trickier when your charity seems financially stable. Let’s take a closer look at the best ways to navigate this common but tricky situation.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 3

CFA Institute

Portfolio Pi and Portfolio Eta are new decision metrics that connect investment objectives and risks.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 1

CFA Institute

Identifying investment objectives and achieving stakeholder buy-in is the critical first step in connecting these objectives to portfolio construction.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 2

CFA Institute

Standard deviation fails to characterize risk in a way that matters to most investors.