The growth rate of zerbia, a small developing country, has fallen close to zero percent in the current year. harry miller and jonathan taylor, who are columnists with a business daily, are discussing suitable fiscal measures to revive economic growth in the country. jonathan feels that the income tax rates in zerbia are too high. lower income tax rates would increase consumer spending and so would promote economic growth. harry, on the other hand, believes that an increase in government expenditure would have a substantial impact on the country's gdp. additionally, he feels that investing in green technology would not only accelerate growth, it is also likely to be more sustainable in the long term. which of the following can most reasonably be inferred from the information given above? a. income inequality in? zerbia, as measured by the gini? coefficient, has been calculated to be very high.

b. market research suggests that the slowdown in the economy has considerably increased? people's propensity to save.

c. the average wage rate for skilled labor is lower in zerbia compared to the other developing countries.

d. the? capital-output ratio in zerbia is around 0.3.

e. the income tax rate in zerbia rises with the level of taxable income.

mary's baskets company expects to manufacture and sell 30,000 baskets in 2019 for $5 each. there are 4,000 baskets in beginning finished goods inventory with target ending inventory of 4,000 baskets. the company keeps no work-in-process inventory. what amount of sales revenue will be reported on the 2019 budgeted income statement?

Nell and kirby are in the process of negotiating their divorce agreement. what should be the tax consequences to nell and kirby if the following, considered individually, became part of the agreement? a. in consideration for her one-half interest in their personal residence, kirby will transfer to nell stock with a value of $200,000 and $50,000 of cash. kirby's cost of the stock was $150,000, and the value of the personal residence is $500,000. they purchased the residence three years ago for $300,000.nell's basis for the stock is $ xkirby's basis in the house is $ xb. nell will receive $1,000 per month for 120 months. if she dies before receiving all 120 payments, the remaining payments will be made to her estate.the payments (qualify, do not qualify) as alimony and are (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income as they are received.c. nell is to have custody of their 12-year-old son, bobby. she is to receive $1,200 per month until bobby (1) dies or (2) attains age 21 (whichever occurs first). after either of these events occurs, nell will receive only $300 per month for the remainder of her life.$ x per month is alimony that is (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income, and the remaining $ x per month is considered (child support, property settlement) and is (nontaxable, taxable) to nell.

Question 55 ted, a supervisor for jack's pool supplies, was accused of stealing pool supplies and selling them to friends and relatives at reduced prices. given ted's earlier track record, he was not fired immediately. the authorities decided to give him an administrative leave, without pay, until the investigation was complete. in view of the given information, it would be most appropriate to say that ted was: demoted. discharged. suspended. dismissed.