Consider firms that introduce new products, such as dvds in 2001. when firms introduce new products, how do they typically determine the price elasticity of demand for those products? firms with new products often a. identify price elasticity of demand by asking for government assistance. b. guess price elasticity of demand based on market competition. c. approximate price elasticity of demand with market signals such as shortagesshortages. d. identify price elasticity of demand by using price controls to set price floorsfloors. e. estimate price elasticity of demand by experimenting with different prices.

Which certificate is the lowest level certification that a personal finance manager requires to sell mutual funds, trusts, and variable annuities? a. series 2 b. series 6 c. series 5 d. series 7 e. series 8

If the government is required to balance the budget and the economy falls into a recession, which of the actions is a feasible policy response? cut taxes to encourage consumer spending invest in infrastructure increase government spending to stimulate the economy cut spending equal to the reduction in tax revenue what is a likely consequence of this policy? unemployment falls due to the economic stimulus. the negative consequences of the recession are magnified. consumer spending increases due to their ability to keep more of their after-tax income. there is hyperinflation due to an increase in aggregate demand.

Neon light company of kansas city ships lamps and lighting appliances throughout the country. ms. neon has determined that through the establishment of local collection centers around the country, she can speed up the collection of payments by one and one-half days. furthermore, the cash management department of her bank has indicated to her that she can defer her payments on her accounts by one-half day without affecting suppliers. the bank has a remote disbursement center in florida. a. if neon light company has $2.90 million per day in collections and $1.18 million per day in disbursements, how many dollars will the cash management system free up?