According to Evans, some states foster long-term entrepreneurial perspectives among private elites by increasing incentives to engaging transformative investments and lowering risk. These states may not be immune to using social surplus for the ends of incumbents and their friends rather than those of the citizenry as a whole, but on balance the consequences of their actions promote rather than impend transformation. These states are characterized by high levels of investment in a capable bureaucracy that enjoys 'embedded autonomy' with society. Such states are called:

Oliver's company is planning the launch of their hybrid cars. the company has included "never-before-seen" product benefits in the hybrid cars. which type of advertising should oliver's company use for the new cars?

An investment offers a total return of 18 percent over the coming year. janice yellen thinks the total real return on this investment will be only 14 percent. what does janice believe the inflation rate will be over the next year?

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.