a. exists when a single seller experiences lower average total costs than any potential competitor. b. exists when many sellers experience lower average total costs than potential competitors do. c. is an example of a government-created barrier. d. exists when a firm has sole ownership of a natural resource. e. is needed to make a profit in the long run.

New team of management has taken over. as a result, organizational changes from a country-club style leadership where everyone does whatever they want has changed to a more mechanistic, structured, top-down management style. what ethical issues should the employees consider and how should they go about addressing these?

Astock is selling today for $50 per share. at the end of the year, it pays a dividend of $3 per share and sells for $58. a. what is the total rate of return on the stock? (enter your answer as a whole percent.) b. what are the dividend yield and percentage capital gain? (enter your answers as a whole percent.) c. now suppose the year-end stock price after the dividend is paid is $42. what are the dividend yield and percentage capital gain in this case? (negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. enter your answers as a whole percent.)

In addition to having a bachelor's degree in accounting, a certification will increase a tax accountant's job opportunities and allow them to file reports with the