The Japanese government does not allow more than 100,000 automobiles to be imported into their country. This is an example of a (n)

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embargo

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During February, $186,500 was paid to creditors on account, and purchases on account were $201,400. Assuming the February 28 balance of Accounts Payable was $59,900, determine the account balance on February 1.

more frequent switching from bonds to money will result in a higher opportunity cost of holding money and lower money management costs. true or false.

Economists generally recognize that rent controls cause shortages in housing, yet rent controls tend to persist. Why does this occur? a. Many people do not understand the effects that controls cause. b. Property owners are politically unpopular. c.

1. A firm can lease a truck for 4 years at a cost of $30,000 annually. It can instead buy a truck at a cost of $80,000, with annual maintenance expenses of $10,000. The truck will be sold at the end of 4 years for $20,000.

Smaller companies are moreLikely than larger companies to divide up tasks using a strategy

Dougherty Corporation purchased a new delivery van for use in its dry-cleaning business. As part of the purchase of the van the following costs were incurred: Acquisition cost 30,000, Sales tax 1,800, Title transfer 250, paid to the company logo on

Horatio Alger is the product manager for Brand X, a consumer product with a retail price of $1.20. Retail margins are 35% while wholesalers take an 11.5% margin.

Explain what is meant by market research.

Jean, a restaurant critic, publishes a review in a national daily that the sandwiches served at his friend's deli are usually not fresh. Tom, the owner of the deli, notices a significant decrease in customers after the review gets published.

Why did the Soviet Union experience many surpluses and shortfalls? A) The labor force wasn't well educated B) The cold climate made farming hard C) Central planners could not manage every detail D) The country depended on imports to obtain resources.