Economists generally agree that trade restrictions are detrimental to trade and reduce government efficiency. why then do governments restrict trade?
a. arguments for restricting trade include to promote national defense,
b. to impose sanctions on other countries, to protect domestic infant industries,
c. to create or preserve domestic jobs, to ensure fair competition, and
d. to retaliate for unfair trade policies of other governments.

On january 2, 2018, bering co. disposes of a machine costing $34,100 with accumulated depreciation of $18,369. prepare the entries to record the disposal under each of the following separate assumptions. exercise 8-24a part 2 2. the machine is traded in for a newer machine having a $50,600 cash price. a $16,238 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paid in cash. assume the asset exchange has commercial substance.

You are in the market for a new refrigerator for your company’s lounge, and you have narrowed the search down to two models. the energy efficient model sells for $700 and will save you $45 at the end of each of the next five years in electricity costs. the standard model has features similar to the energy efficient model but provides no future saving in electricity costs. it is priced at only $500. assuming your opportunity cost of funds is 6 percent, which refrigerator should you purchase

Consider the following condensed financial statements of money freedom comma inc. the company's target rate of return is 30%: (click the icon to view the comparative balance sheet.) (click the icon to view the income statement.) requirements 1. calculate the company's roi. round all of your answers to four decimal places. 2. calculate the company's profit margin ratio. interpret your results. 3. calculate the company's asset turnover ratio. interpret your results. 4. use the expanded roi formula to confirm your results from requirement 1. interpret your results. 5. calculate the company's ri. interpret your results. requirement 1. calculate the company's roi. round all of your answers to four decimal places. begin by selecting the formula to calculate return on investment (roi), and then enter the amounts to calculate the company's roi. (round your calculations to four decimal places and enter your answer as a percent, x.xx%)