An ability to efficiently allocate capital through an internal market may the firm protect the competitive advantages it develops: a. by the ability to increase pay to managers without shareholders being aware. b. by the ability to not report losses to investors. c. through the ability to reinvest cash in dividends to shareholders. d. through reduced disclosure to outside parties.

Which of the following areas provides residents with close access to high-paying jobs and cultural attractions? a. the suburbs b. exurbs c. rural areas d. the city 2b2t

If the government is required to balance the budget and the economy falls into a recession, which of the actions is a feasible policy response? cut taxes to encourage consumer spending invest in infrastructure increase government spending to stimulate the economy cut spending equal to the reduction in tax revenue what is a likely consequence of this policy? unemployment falls due to the economic stimulus. the negative consequences of the recession are magnified. consumer spending increases due to their ability to keep more of their after-tax income. there is hyperinflation due to an increase in aggregate demand.

Apopular low-cost airline, parson corp., has gone out of business. although the service and price provided by the airline was what customers wanted, the larger airlines were able to drive the low-cost airline out of business through an aggressive price war. which component of the competitive environment does this illustrate? a) threat of new entrants b)competitors c) economic factors d) customers d) regulators