Pedro borrowed $250,000 to purchase a machine costing $300,000. He later borrowed an additional $25,000 using the machine as collateral. Eight years later, the machine has an adjusted basis of zero and the two outstanding note balances are $145,000 and $18,000. Pedro sells the machine subject to the two liabilities, plus $45,000 cash. What is his realized gain or loss

In response to the gates malaria forum in october 2007, countries are debating the pros and cons of eradication. dr. arata kochi of the world health organization believes that with enough money malaria cases could be cut by 90 percent, but he believes that it would be very expensive to eliminate the remaining 10 percent of cases. he concluded that countries should not strive to eradicate malaria. source: the new york times, march 4, 2008 draw a marginal cost curve that is consistent with dr. kochis opinion as reported above. draw a marginal benefit curve that is consistent with dry. kochis opinion as reported above. draw a point to show the quantity of malaria eradicated that achieves allocative efficiency.

Joe finally found a house for sale that he liked. which factor could increase the price of the house he likes? a. both he and the seller each have a real estate agent. b. a home inspector finds faulty wiring in the house. c. the house has been for sale for almost a year. d. several buyers all want that same house.

(a) what was the opportunity cost of non-gm food for many buyers before 2008? (b) why did they prefer the alternative? (c) what was the opportunity cost in 2008? (d) why did it change?