Financial intermediaries handle a larger flow of funds than do primary markets primarily because financial intermediaries: do not have to worry about information asymmetry. have government-regulated prices, so there is little competition. can lower transaction costs and increase liquidity for savers. have a government-provided monopoly.

Northington, inc. is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. using the following information, determine the amount of cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method: net income$182,000gain on the sale of equipment12,300proceeds from the sale of equipment92,300depreciation expense—equipment50,000payment of bonds at maturity100,000purchase of land200,000issuance of common stock300,000increase in merchandise inventory35,400decrease in accounts receivable28,800increase in accounts payable23,700payment of cash dividends32,000 $189,400.$332,200.$236,800.$261,400 .$186,800.

In a market economy, supply and demand are important because theya. (i) play a critical role in the allocation of the economy's scarce resources. b. (ii) determine how much of each good gets produced. c. (iii) can be used to predict the impact on the economy of various events and policies. d. all of (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct.

You wish to retire in 13 years, at which time you want to have accumulated enough money to receive an annual annuity of $23,000 for 18 years after retirement. during the period before retirement you can earn 9 percent annually, while after retirement you can earn 11 percent on your money. what annual contributions to the retirement fund will allow you to receive the $23,000 annuity? use appendix c and appendix d for an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.