MM's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 12 percent if the firm does not have to issue new common equity; if new common equity is needed, its WACC is 16 percent. If MM expects to generate $70,000 in retained earnings this year, which project(s) should be purchased? Assume that the projects are independent and indivisible.

Prairie, inc. produces one single product. it has an annual capacity of 10,000 units, but currently uses only 80% of it. each unit is sold for $50 and requires direct material worth $30 and direct labor worth $5. manufacturing overhead cost is $10 per unit of which 70% is variable. should a special order to sell 1,000 units at $44 be accepted? yes no

What are the general categories of capital budget scenarios? describe the overall decision-making context for each.

Which of the statements best describes why the aggregate demand curve is downward sloping? an increase in the aggregate price level causes consumer and investment spending to fall, because consumer purchasing power decreases and money demand increases. as the aggregate price level increases, consumer expectations about the future change. as the aggregate price level decreases, the stock of existing physical capital increases. as a good's price increases, holding all else constant, the good's quantity demanded decreases.