Many economists believea. the fed could have reduced the severity of the great depression by raising interest rates. b.bank failures increased the severity of the great depression. c.the fed could have reduced the severity of the great depression by encouraging banks to make fewer loans to insolvent businesses. d.the severity of the great depression and the policies of the fed were unrelated.

The leading producer of cell phone backup batteries, jumpstart, has achieved great success because they produce high-quality battery backups that are not too expensive. even so, another company that produces lower-quality batteries at the same price has also achieved some success, but not as much as jumpstart. also, in general, the price of backup batteries has declined because of economies of scale and learning. in addition, jumpstart has added complementary assets, such as a carrying case. considering all of these factors, the backup battery industry is most likely in the introduction stage. growth stage. shakeout stage. maturity stage.

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues an $7,500,000, 8%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $300,000 ($7,500,000 × 8% × ½), receiving cash of $7,740,000. journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. round to the nearest dollar. if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Josie just bought her first fish tank a 36 -gallon glass aquarium, which she’s been saving up for almost a year to buy. for josie, the fish tank is most likely what type of purchase