Introduction

Decision making in finance is rarely black and white and one decision can be appropriate for one situation and not appropriate for another. Point and counter-point discussions should highlight this as well as expand upon the ability to support a decision that may not be supported by others in the same department.

Initial Post Instructions

Consider the following point and counter-point arguments then use the Internet to learn more about the issue. Which argument to you support? Explain why and offer your own opinion on the issue.

• Point: Country risk does not matter for U.S. projects. U.S.-based MNCs should consider country risk for foreign projects only. A U.S.-based MNC can account for U.S. economic conditions when estimating cash flows of a U.S. project or deriving the required rate of return on a project, but it does not need to consider country risk.
• Counter-Point: Country risk does matter for U.S. projects. Country risk should be considered for U.S. projects. Country risk can indirectly affect the cash flows of a U.S. project. Consider a U.S. project in which supplies are produced and sent to a U.S. exporter. The demand for the supplies will be dependent on the demand for the exports over time, and the demand for exports over time may be dependent on country risk.