Mattel inc.'s2016 financial statements show operating profit before interest and tax of $519,233 thousand, net income of $318,022 thousand, provision for income taxes of $91,720 thousand and net nonoperating expense before tax of $109,491 thousand. assume mattel’s statutory tax rate for 2016 is 37%. mattel's 2016 effective tax rate is: select one: a. 22.4% b. 37.0% c. 19.4% d. 17.7% e. none of the above

The law of demand is the assertion that ?

The basic difference between macroeconomics and microeconomics is that: a. microeconomics looks at the forest (aggregate markets) while macroeconomics looks at the trees (individual markets). b. macroeconomics is concerned with groups of individuals while microeconomics is concerned with single countries. c. microeconomics is concerned with the trees (individual markets) while macroeconomics is concerned with the forest (aggregate markets). d. macroeconomics is concerned with generalization while microeconomics is concerned with specialization.

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?