In 2002, steel industry lobbyists and auto industry lobbyists pressured then President George Bush and Congress for the highest possible tariffs on imported steel. In response, President Bush and Congress imposed stiff tariffs on steel. This type of behavior, in which individuals, industry lobbyists, or other special interest groups attempt to influence law for their own economic advantage, is called .

Franklin painting company is considering whether to purchase a new spray paint machine that costs $4,800. the machine is expected to save labor, increasing net income by $720 per year. the effective life of the machine is 15 years according to the manufacturer’s estimate. required determine the unadjusted rate of return based on the average cost of the investment.

When interest is compounded continuously, the amount of money increases at a rate proportional to the amount s present at time t, that is, ds/dt = rs, where r is the annual rate of interest. (a) find the amount of money accrued at the end of 3 years when $4000 is deposited in a savings account drawing 5 3 4 % annual interest compounded continuously. (round your answer to the nearest cent.) $ (b) in how many years will the initial sum deposited have doubled? (round your answer to the nearest year.) years (c) use a calculator to compare the amount obtained in part (a) with the amount s = 4000 1 + 1 4 (0.0575) 3(4) that is accrued when interest is compounded quarterly. (round your answer to the nearest cent.) s = $

Consider the following three bond quotes; a treasury note quoted at 87.25, and a corporate bond quoted at 102.42, and a municipal bond quoted at 101.45. if the treasury and corporate bonds have a par value of $1,000 and the municipal bond has a par value of $5,000, what is the price of these three bonds in dollars? multiple choice $872.50, $1,000, $1,000, respectively $1,000, $1,024.20, $1,001.45, respectively $872.50, $1,024.20, $5,072.50, respectively $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, respectively