Which of the following is most likely to produce scientific evidence about a theory? a. an economist employed by the AFL/CIO doing research on the impact of trade restrictions on workers' wages b. a radio talk show host collecting data on how capital markets respond to taxation c. a tenured economist employed at a leading university analyzing the impact of bank regulations on rural lending d. a lawyer employed by General Motors addressing the impact of air bags on passenger safety

Select the correct answer the smith family adopted a child. the adoption procedure took about three months, and the family incurred various expenses. will the smiths receive and financial benefit for the taxable year? a) they will not receive any financial benefit for adopting the child b) their income tax component will decrease c) they will receive childcare grants d) they will receive a tax credit for the cost borne for adopting the child e) they will receive several tax deductions

Assume the perpetual inventory method is used. 1) the company purchased $12,500 of merchandise on account under terms 2/10, n/30. 2) the company returned $1,200 of merchandise to the supplier before payment was made. 3) the liability was paid within the discount period. 4) all of the merchandise purchased was sold for $18,800 cash. what effect will the return of merchandise to the supplier have on the accounting equation?

The discussion of the standards for selection of peanuts that will be used in m& ms and the placement of the m& m logo on the candies speaks to which building block of a sustainable competitive advantage: