Describe the pros and cons of protectionism and free trade. discuss which you feel is better for the economy

Specialization—the division of labor—enhances productivity and efficiency by a) allowing workers to take advantage of existing differences in their abilities and skills. b) avoiding the time loss involved in shifting from one production task to another. c) allowing workers to develop skills by working on one, or a limited number, of tasks. d)all of the means identified in the other answers.

Afirm wants to strengthen its financial position. which of the following actions would increase its current ratio? a. reduce the company's days' sales outstanding to the industry average and use the resulting cash savings to purchase plant and equipment. b. use cash to repurchase some of the company's own stock. c. borrow using short-term debt and use the proceeds to repay debt that has a maturity of more than one year. d. issue new stock, then use some of the proceeds to purchase additional inventory and hold the remainder as cash. e. use cash to increase inventory holdings.

Before you started applying for college, a job recruiter offered you a full-time cashier position at a doctor's office, earning an after-tax salary of $22,000 per year. however, you turn down this offer and attend your first year of college. the additional monetary cost of college to you, including tuition, supplies, and additional housing expenses, is $34,000. you decide to go to college, probably because