What is the purpose of governmental regulations on business?
a to ensure that the federal government makes money.
b to ensure fair business practices and that citizens are protected.
c to ensure that only federal industries can thrive.
d to deter foreign investors.

Which of the following best describes how the federal reserve bank banks during a bank run? a. the federal reserve bank regulates exchanges to prevent the demand for withdrawals from rising above the required reserve ratio. b. the federal reserve bank acts as an insurance company that pays customers if their bank fails. c. the federal reserve bank has the power to take over a private bank if customers demand too many withdrawals. d. the federal reserve bank can provide a short-term loan to banks to prevent them from running out of money. 2b2t

Which feature is a characteristic of a corporation?

Randall's, inc. has 20,000 shares of stock outstanding with a par value of $1.00 per share. the market value is $12 per share. the balance sheet shows $42,000 in the capital in excess of par account, $20,000 in the common stock account, and $50,500 in the retained earnings account. the firm just announced a 5 percent (small) stock dividend. what will the balance in the retained earnings account be after the dividend?