Which of the following statements best describes russia’s current economy? a. it is a command economy where the government controls all aspects of the economy. b. it is a mixed economy but owns transportation, banking, and defense-related businesses. c. its energy-based industries are privatized, but russia controls defense-related businesses. d. its economy is similar to britain and germany in its reliance on markets.

An artist entered into a written agreement to sell a patron a partially finished painting once it was complete. the patron later learned that the artist planned to sell the painting to a third party who offered to pay the artist more than the contract price. the patron filed suit to compel the artist to sell the painting to her in accord with the terms of their agreement, while the artist denied that the painting the artist planned to sell to the third party was the subject of the agreement with the patron. at trial, the patron did not introduce the written agreement or explain its absence. rather, the patron sought to testify that, when she signed the agreement, the artist had pointed to the painting in question and stated that it was the patron’s painting. the artist’s attorney objected to the testimony that the artist identified the painting as belonging to the patron. how should the court rule? asustain the objection, because the artist’s statement was hearsay. bsustain the objection, because the patron failed to produce the written agreement or explain its absence. coverrule the objection, because the statement is not hearsay. doverrule the objection, because the statement was relevant.

Which of the following is not critical in decision making? a. taking action independentlyb. considering internal factorsc. considering external factorsd. considering decision consequences

Crops grew well in mesopotamia because a. the land was in mountainous areas. b. farmland was fertile and water was nearby. c. the area was near the ocean water supply. d. the area received adequate rainfall. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d