Some economists say that economic growth involves a trade-off between current generations and future generations. if a current generation raises its saving rate, what does it sacrifice?
a. current consumption.
b. human capital.
c. capital deepening.
d. both a and b.

Richardson hired j. c. flood company, a plumbing contractor, to correct a stoppage in the sewer line of her house. the plumbing company's 'snake' device, used to clear the line leading to the main sewer, became caught in the underground line. to release it, the company excavated a portion of the sewer line in richardson's backyard. in the process, the company discovered numerous leaks in a rusty, defective water pipe that ran parallel with the sewer line. to meet public regulations, the water pipe, of a type no longer approved for such service, had to be replaced either then or later, when the yard would have to be excavated again. the plumbing company proceeded to repair the water pipe. though richardson inspected the company's work daily and did not express any objection to the extra work involved in replacing the water pipe, she refused to pay any part of the total bill after the company completed the entire operation. j. c. flood company then sued richardson for the costs of labor and material it had furnished. (c) for what, if anything, should richardson be liable? explain."

Cynthia is a hospitality worker in the lodging industry who prefers to cater to small groups of people. she might want to open a

Considered alone, which of the following would increase a company's current ratio? a. an increase in net fixed assets. b. an increase in accrued liabilities. c. an increase in notes payable. d. an increase in accounts receivable. e. an increase in accounts payable.