Amazon. com is now 25 years old and makes $140 billion in annual revenues. As an investor, would it concern you that Amazon. com has yet to deliver any consistent profits? Why or why not? How much longer do you think investors will be patient with Jeff Bezos as he continues to pursue billion-dollar diversification initiatives?

Personally, as an investor I would be concerned but I would be willing to wait for 3-5 more years to help the CEO diversify the markets.

Explanation:

A company that makes a consistent loss is never a good buy for an investor. However, Amazon has done a couple of things over the last two decades that can give investors some confidence.

For one, the company has grown in revenue and the number of products they offer every year since it's inception. What began as an online book seller now sells everything, from facial creams to make up to electronics.

Amazon has also maintained a first-mover advantage and almost has a monopoly on the e-commerce business in the United States.

With such a strong position and a $140 billion in revenues, the company is almost too big to fail since their debt is very little. With such firepower, the company can further transform and diversity to become profitable and formidable.

match each type of restriction with one of its effects.

a. land-use laws

b. labor laws

c. banking regulations

a. controlled development of towns and cities

b. protection of young workers

c. greater financial stability