Suppose the town of Boone has a total population of 50,000 people. Of those, 45,000 people are employed. There are 1,000 full-time students who are not employed or actively seeking work. The rest of the people are out of work but have been actively seeking work within the past four weeks.

If we know that a firm has a net profit margin of 4.6 %, total asset turnover of 0.62, and a financial leverage multiplier of 1.54, what is its roe? what is the advantage to using the dupont system to calculate roe over the direct calculation of earnings available for common stockholders divided by common stock equity?

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?

Nba all-star baron davis and his school friend, cash warren, premiered their first movie "made in america" at the sundance festival in january 2008. the movie, based on gang activity in south central los angeles, received good reviews.    source: the new york times, february 24, 2008         draw baron davis's ppf. label it ppfdavis. draw your own ppf. label it ppfmine.