Some people believe that government should guarantee its citizens a basic standard of living by raising the minimum wage, providing housing assistance to the poor, and offering health care coverage to everyone. What type of economist would favor this view?

a. Classical economists
b. Keynesians
c. Monetarists
d. All would favor this view

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan