Immediately after an ice storm brought down power lines throughout the region, hardware stores were sold out of batteries and flashlights. however, within a couple of days, special deliveries brought in extra batteries and flashlights, and everyone who wanted to buy a flashlight or batteries was able to do so. which of the following principles of economic interaction best describes this scenario? a. when markets do not achieve efficiency, government intervention can improve overall welfare. b. all costs are opportunity costs. c. there are gains from trade. d. markets allocate goods effectively.

How are interest rates calculated by financial institutions? financial institutions generally calculate interest as (1) interest or (.

Calculate riverside’s financial ratios for 2014. assume that riverside had $1,000,000 in lease payments and $1,400,000 in debt principal repayments in 2014. (hint: use the book discussion to identify the applicable ratios.)

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.