Even though the federal government requires depository institutions to contribute premiums to the FDIC, who ultimately has to provide sufficient funds if the FDIC runs out of cash? (Hint: The FDIC borrowed funds from the U. S. Treasury in 1991 and 2009.)

Mikkelson corporation's stock had a required return of 12.50% last year, when the risk-free rate was 3% and the market risk premium was 4.75%. then an increase in investor risk aversion caused the market risk premium to rise by 2%. the risk-free rate and the firm's beta remain unchanged. what is the company's new required rate of return? (hint: first calculate the beta, then find the required return.) do not round your intermediate calculations.

Which of the following best explains how trade enables greater specialization among producers? a. trade diversifies the market by bringing specialized goods from around the world. b. trade requires distribution networks and adds one more step to the production process. c. trade enables producers to open up new markets for their goods and services. d. trade allows people to focus on one kind of production and trade for their other needs.

In its first year of operations, sunland company recognized $30,000 in service revenue, $8,100 of which was on account and still outstanding at year-end. the remaining $21,900 was received in cash from customers. the company incurred operating expenses of $18,600. of these expenses, $12,880 were paid in cash; $5,720 was still owed on account at year-end. in addition, sunland prepaid $3,270 for insurance coverage that would not be used until the second year of operations. (a) calculate the first year's net earnings under the cash basis of accounting, and the first year's net earnings under the accrual basis of accounting.