What amendment gave the national government the power to prevent states from violating the rights of their citizens, granted the freed slaves citizenship, and gave the federal courts the power to oversee state legislation.

At the beginning of the day, the sum of the stocks in the Dow Jones was $10,245.31. At the end of the day, the sum of the stocks in the Dow Jones was $10,165.79. What was the rate of change of the Dow Jones on this particular day?

An insurance company assures its new policyholders that their premium costs will not increase for a period of at least five years.

Using an example, explain the relationship between human resources and business objectives.

Gene is a self-employed taxpayer working from his home. His net business profit is $7,000 before home office expenses. His allocable home office expenses are $8,000 in total. How are the home office expenses treated on his current year tax return? a.

A grocery store places its weekly order of food and other supplies. The order comes with special packaging instructions.

The Nolan Corporation finds it is necessary to determine its marginal cost of capital. Nolan's current capital structure calls for 30 percent debt, 20 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity.

Gaston owns equipment that cost $17,000 with accumulated depreciation of $3,400. Gaston sells the equipment for $12,200.

If the supply of loanable funds exceeds the demand then borrowers will bid up the interst rate. True / False.

The scientific method begins with A. the development of a formal hypothesis. B. the gathering of information. C. the identification of a problem for investigation. D. methodical observation of a phenomenon of interest.

Charles loves watching downton abbey on his local public tv station, but he never sends any money to support the station during its fundraising drives. economists would call charles afree rider.