On february 20, 2017, bill purchased stock in pink corporation (the stock is not small business stock) for $1,000. on may 1, 2018, the stock became worthless. during 2018, bill also had an $8,000 loss on § 1244 small business stock purchased two years ago, a $9,000 loss on a nonbusiness bad debt, and a $5,000 long-term capital gain. how should bill treat these items on his 2018 tax return?

Which of the following best explains the purpose of protectionist trade policies such as tariffs and subsidies? a. they make sure that governments have enough money to pay for fiscal policies. b. they give foreign competitors access to new markets around the world. c. they allow producers to sell their products more cheaply than foreign competitors. d. they enable producers to purchase productive resources from everywhere in the world.