Nina has a convex utility of wealth function, u(x). She is contemplating two prospects, L and M, where L is a mean preserving spread of M. Which of the following statements is therefore true? a. Nina will prefer M to L.
b. Nina will prefer L to M.
c. Nina’s ranking of L and M cannot be determined without more information.
d. Nina must be risk averse, but that is the most one can say.

When possible, a meaning will be given to a contract's terms. in addition, contracts will be interpreted . words will be given their meanings unless it is clear that the parties meant something else. words will be given greater consideration than language. finally, terms will prevail over terms?

Agovernment receives a gift of cash and investments with a fair value of $200,000. the donor specified that the earnings from the gift must be used to beautify city-owned parks and the principal must be re-invested. the $200,000 gift should be accounted for in which of the following funds? a) general fund b) private-purpose trust fund c) agency fund d) permanent fund

At the beginning of 2014, winston corporation issued 10% bonds with a face value of $2,000,000. these bonds mature in five years, and interest is paid semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the bonds were sold for $1,852,800 to yield 12%. winston uses a calendar-year reporting period. using the effective-interest method of amortization, what amount of interest expense should be reported for 2014? (round your answer to the nearest dollar.)