In what direction will each of the following occurrences shift the consumption and saving schedules, other things equal? a. A large decrease in real estate values, including private homes. The consumption schedule will shift . The saving schedule will shift . b. A sharp, sustained increase in stock prices. The consumption schedule will shift . The saving schedule will shift . c. An economy-wide expectation that a recession is over and that a robust expansion will occur. The consumption schedule will shift . The saving schedule will shift . d. A substantial increase in household borrowing to finance auto purchases. The consumption schedule will shift . The saving schedule will shift .

Exercise 4-6 the following balances were taken from the books of alonzo corp. on december 31, 2017. interest revenue $86,000 accumulated depreciation—equipment $40,000 cash 51,000 accumulated depreciation—buildings 28,000 sales revenue 1,380,000 notes receivable 155,000 accounts receivable 150,000 selling expenses 194,000 prepaid insurance 20,000 accounts payable 170,000 sales returns and allowances 150,000 bonds payable 100,000 allowance for doubtful accounts 7,000 administrative and general expenses 97,000 sales discounts 45,000 accrued liabilities 32,000 land 100,000 interest expense 60,000 equipment 200,000 notes payable 100,000 buildings 140,000 loss from earthquake damage 150,000 cost of goods sold 621,000 common stock 500,000 retained earnings 21,000 assume the total effective tax rate on all items is 34%. prepare a multiple-step income statement; 100,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the year. (round earnings per share to 2 decimal places, e.g. 1.48.)

Your grandmother told you a dollar doesn't go as far as it used to. she says the purchasing power of a dollar is much lesser than it used to be. explain what she means. try and use and explain terms like inflation and deflation in your answer.

(a) what do you think will happen if the price of non-gm crops continues to rise? why? (b) what will happen if the price of non-gm food drops? why?