The banking crisis of 2008 is quite interesting to analyze. The factors that led to this near banking collapse are intriguing to say the least. In this exercise you will be evaluating the factors that led up to the crisis and determining which ones could have created this scenario. There is no simple answer to what led to the banking crisis, as there were many factors that contributed over a long period of time. Understanding the factors that led to the crisis is very important, as such an understanding will help regulators prevent similar situations in the future.

Please analyze the factors that are given to determine which ones could have potentially worked together to have created the banking crisis of 2008, and then place each factor in the category of either “Major Contributor” or “Little or No Contribution.”

Assume today is december 31, 2013. barrington industries expects that its 2014 after-tax operating income [ebit(1 – t)] will be $400 million and its 2014 depreciation expense will be $70 million. barrington's 2014 gross capital expenditures are expected to be $120 million and the change in its net operating working capital for 2014 will be $25 million. the firm's free cash flow is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4.5% annually. assume that its free cash flow occurs at the end of each year. the firm's weighted average cost of capital is 8.6%; the market value of the company's debt is $2.15 billion; and the company has 180 million shares of common stock outstanding. the firm has no preferred stock on its balance sheet and has no plans to use it for future capital budgeting projects. using the corporate valuation model, what should be the company's stock price today (december 31, 2013)? round your answer to the nearest cent. do not round intermediate calculations.

How could brian, who doesn't want his car insurance premiums to increase, show he poses a low risk to his insurance company? a: drive safely to avoid accidents and traffic citations b: wash and wax his car regularly to keep it clean c: allow unlicensed drivers to drive carelessly in his car d: incur driver's license points from breaking driving laws

Why might a business based on a fad be a good idea? question 2 options: fads bring in the most customers. some fads are longer lasting than expected. fads have made some business owners incredibly wealthy. fads can take a business in a new direction.