Consider the effects of inflation in an economy composed of only two people: Jacques, a bean farmer, and Kyoko, a rice farmer. Jacques and Kyoko both always consume equal amounts of rice and beans. In 2016 the price of beans was $1, and the price of rice was $4. Suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $2 and the price of rice was $8. Indicate whether Jacques and Kyoko were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Better Off Worse Off Unaffected
Jacques
Kyoko

Now suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $2 and the price of rice was $4.80. Indicate whether Jacques and Kyoko were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Better Off Worse Off Unaffected
Jacques
Kyoko

Now suppose that in 2017, the price of beans was $2 and the price of rice was $1.60. Indicate whether Jacques and Kyoko were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Better Off Worse Off Unaffected
Jacques
Kyoko

What matters more to Jacques and Kyoko?

Examine the following book-value balance sheet for university products inc. the preferred stock currently sells for $30 per share and pays a dividend of $3 a share. the common stock sells for $16 per share and has a beta of 0.9. there are 2 million common shares outstanding. the market risk premium is 9%, the risk-free rate is 5%, and the firm’s tax rate is 40%. book-value balance sheet (figures in $ millions) assets liabilities and net worth cash and short-term securities $ 2.0 bonds, coupon = 6%, paid annually (maturity = 10 years, current yield to maturity = 8%) $ 5.0 accounts receivable 3.0 preferred stock (par value $15 per share) 3.0 inventories 7.0 common stock (par value $0.20) 0.4 plant and equipment 21.0 additional paid-in stockholders’ equity 13.6 retained earnings 11.0 total $ 33.0 total $ 33.0 a. what is the market debt-to-value ratio of the firm? (do not round intermediate calculations. enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) b. what is university’s wacc? (do not round intermediate calculations. enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)