Question 19 (Mandatory) (1 point) According to Zhang et al. (2011), economic downturns and war can be traced back to population growth. climate fluctuations. increased consumption. social inequalities.

What is output? The total cost of production. The amount of profit generated per employee. The quantity produced within a given time. The largest quantity produced in the least amount of time.

Data-driven decisions are based on experience and inuition. True False

Which of these represents a potential consequence of neglecting to pay your credit card or loan debts? Wages and/or tax refunds can be garnished Lenders can file bankruptcy on your behalf Collection agencies can begin visiting your friends and family to collect your debt You can lose your job

3. Which cash flow stream is a perpetuity? A. Payments for 5 years B. Payments forever C. Payments growing at $5\% $ for 3 years D. Payments until maturity

Strong form market efficiency states that the market incorporates all information in the stock price.Under strong form market efficiency, which of the followings is/are correct? 1) Each security in the market will have an annual rate of return equal to the risk -free rate. II) The price of any one security in that market will remain constant at its current level. III) Corporate insiders cannot earn excess returns by trading on their private information A I only B -It only C III only D II and III

Which of the following are categories are included in GDP? (Check all that apply) D Investment Government Spending Consumption Net Exports

Calculate the cost of hiring a new employee for $\$ 45,000$ a year. Cost of Hiring a New Employee Total Compensation Rate/Hour Workers Compensation $-10\% \$ $ __

On average, what percentage of a home's value is paid by homeowners in insurance premiums? $1\% $ $10\% $ $5\% $ $25\% $

10. If Italy produces leather goods more efficiently than Germany, then Italy has a(n) a. service advantage over Germany b. absolute advantage over Germany c. comparative advantage over Germany d. agricultural advantage over Germany

A manager sets a goal to "increase team productivity." How might this goal be refined to make it more achievable according to the SMART criteria? Exclude time constraints for flexibility Keep the goal broad toencompass different aspects of productivity Include various factors affecting team performance Specify the desired productivity increase percentage