To simplify our consumption models, suppose U. S. consumers only purchase food and all other goods where food is plotted along the horizontal axis of the indifference map. Also, suppose that all states initially impose state sales taxes on all goods (including food), but then the states exempt food from the state sales tax. How does this tax policy change alter the consumer's budget line

Straight arrow unloaded two tankers worth of toxic waste at an important port in the country of urithmea. a hundred workers worked two days in their shorts and sandals to unload the barrels from the tankers for $5 a day. they were not told about the content of the barrels. some observers felt that it was the obligation of not just the government of urithmea but also of straight arrow to ensure that no harm was done to the workers. these observers are most likely

Miller mfg. is analyzing a proposed project. the company expects to sell 8,000 units, plus or minus 2 percent. the expected variable cost per unit is $11 and the expected fixed costs are $287,000. the fixed and variable cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 5 percent range. the depreciation expense is $68,000. the tax rate is 32 percent. the sales price is estimated at $64 a unit, plus or minus 3 percent. what is the earnings before interest and taxes under the base case scenario?

What is an example of a good stock to buy during economic expansion? a) cyclical stock b) defensive stock c) income stock d) bond