Which of the following statements best characterizes a basic difference between market economies and centrally- planned economies? society relies more upon prices to allocate resources when the economy is centrally-planned than when it is market-based. the self-interest of households is reflected more fully in the outcome of a centrally-planned economy than in the outcome of a market economy. government plays a larger role in the economic affairs of a market economy than in the economic affairs of a centrally-planned economy.

How is the architecture career pathway different from the construction pathway? a. architecture involves coordinating with contractors to make sure everyone stays on schedule. b. architecture involves using tools and equipment to build something new. c. architecture involves the design process, considering the function and safety of the project. d. architecture involves evaluating the work of contractors and employees.

Which of the following is the least effective way to reach a potential sales prospect? referral cold call direct mail personal visit

Costco wholesale corporation operates membership warehouses selling food, appliances, consumer electronics, apparel and other household goods at 471 locations across the u.s. as well as in canada, mexico and puerto rico. as of its fiscal year-end 2005, costco had approximately 21.2 million members. selected fiscal-year information from the company's balance sheets follows. ($ millions). selected balance sheet data 2005 2004 merchandise inventories $4,015 $3,644 deferred membership income (liability) 501 454 (a) during fiscal 2005, costco collected $1,120 cash for membership fees. use the financial statement effectstemplate to record the cash collected for membership fees. (b) in 2005, costco recorded $46,347 million in merchandise costs (that is, cost of goods sold). record thistransaction in the financial statement effects template. (c) determine the value of merchandise that costco purchased during fiscal-year 2005. use the financial statementeffects template to record these merchandise purchases. assume all of costco's purchases are on credit.