A budget surplus

a. exists when government spending is greater than tax revenues.

b. causes government debt to increase.

c. occurs when the government has debt equal to zero.

d. reduces the government's debt.

How is "economic growth" measured? List and describe three ways a government could promote long-term economic growth. In what way is a college degree a form of capital? Explain how higher saving leads to a higher standard of living.

Bartley barstools has a market/book ratio equal to 1. its stock price is $14 per share and it has 5 million shares outstanding. the firm's total capital is $125 million and it finances with only debt and common equity.

Choose the correct answer. a. The cost of a CPA review course is deductible by a bookkeeper on his Schedule C. b. Expenses required for education to maintain skills for the taxpayer's current business are not deductible. c.

Burnham & Company's $75 par value preferred stock pays an annual dividend of $11. The stock has a beta of 0.85, the current T-bill rate is 2.4%, and the S&P 500's expected return is 11.3%.

Suppose your uncle purchased a bond that pays $100 in 5 years. If the interest rate is 6%, what is the present value of the bond? a. - 69. 37b. - 74.73c. - 97.54d. - 87.35e. - 80.11

During a certain four-year period, the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 30%, but during the next four-year period, it increased by only 10%. Which of these conditions must have existed during the second four-year period? A. Deflation B.

Flagstaff Company has budgeted production units of 7,900 for July and 8,100 for August. The direct materials requirement per unit is 2 ounces (oz.).

Name and describe the four basic types of fees and cost a franchise owner must pay

What is the difference between capital gain and capital loss?

g The Council of Economic Advisors to the President of a country reported gross investment expenditure at $400,000 during a particular year.