Suppose the government offers a subsidy to laptop sellers. Say whether each group of people gains or loses from this policy. a. Laptop buyers:
b. Laptop sellers:
c. Desktop computer sellers (assuming that they are different from laptop manufacturers):
d. Desktop computer buyers (assume laptops are a substitute for desktops):

The martinez legal firm (mlf) recently acquired a smaller competitor, miller and associates, which specializes in issues not previously covered by mlf, such as land use and intellectual property cases. given the increase in the firm's size and complexity, it is likely that its internal transaction costs willa. decrease. b. increase. c. become external transaction costs. d. be eliminated.

Beachballs, inc., expects abnormally high earnings for the next three years due to the forecast of unusually hot summers. after the 3-year period, their growth will level off to its normal rate of 6%. dividends and earnings are expected to grow at 20% for years 1 and 2 and 15% in year 3. the last dividend paid was $1.00. if an investor requires a 10% return on beachballs, the price she is willing to pay for the stock is closest to:

George retired from a local law firm and then volunteered to oversee a nonprofit's legal records. george is performing the duties of a: