Consumer confidence has a positive correlation with aggregate demand. As consumer confidence decreases, what will happen to aggregate demand?

A. aggregate demand stays the same

B. aggregate demand shifts upward

C. aggregate demand shifts downward

Why might a construction company build a high-rise building with steel alloy beams instead of pure iron beams?

According to the consumption function, what variables determine aggregate spending on consumer goods and services? A. Consumer spending depends on disposable income, the real interest rate, and other variables such as consumers' optimism and wealth.

Suppose a report on CNN says that there is an impending recession coming in the United States. As a result, Bert's family, as well as many other like minded families and individuals, reduce their spending and instead fill up their piggy banks for a

All sales are made on account. Collections from customers are normally 70 percent in the month of sale, 20 percent in the month following the sale, and 9 percent in the second month following the sale. The balance is expected to be uncollectible.

Should the company accept the project? (Select the best answer below.) A. The company should accept the project since the after-tax cash flows occur for more years than the maximum acceptable payback. B.

After Sunshine Systems merged with RTD Enterprises, company executives noticed that due to increased employee collaboration between the two units, costs were down and revenues increased within both areas.

Corporations have more ways to raise to pay for productive resources than small firms or not-for-profit organizations.

Thom owes $8,600 on his credit card. The credit card carries an APR of 19.1 percent compounded monthly.

Dana was a stay-at-home mother until her recent divorce. she went back into the paid workforce to provide for her child. she loves her job but is concerned that she is not at home to spend more time with her child. should dana be worried about this?

Explain how each of the following relates to the financial crisis of 2007-2008:  Declines in real-estate values.  Subprime mortgage loans.  Mortgage-backed securities.