Which of the following statements is correct? a. monopolistic competition is similar to monopoly because both market structures are characterized by firms being price makers rather than price takers. b. monopolistic competition is similar to perfect competition because both market structures are characterized by differentiated products. c. monopolistic competition is similar to oligopoly because both market structures are characterized by strategic interaction between firms in the market. d. monopolistic competition is similar to perfect competition because both market structures are characterized by perfectly elastic demand curves for firms.

Lasting peace is possible today because we have learned from the experiences of the last 30 years that peace is a process requiring mutual restraint and practical arrangements. this conference is a part of that process – a challenge, not a conclusion. we face unresolved problems in europe; we face them with very real differences in values and aims. but if we deal with them with careful preparation,…we have the right to expect real progress

When selecting a savings account, you should look at the following factors except annual percentage yield (apy) fees minimum balance interest thresholds taxes paid on the interest variable interest rates

Suppose that xtel currently is selling at $40 per share. you buy 500 shares using $15,000 of your own money, borrowing the remainder of the purchase price from your broker. the rate on the margin loan is 8%. a. what is the percentage increase in the net worth of your brokerage account if the price of xtel immediately changes to (a) $44; (b) $40; (c) $36? (leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required. negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. round your answers to 2 decimal places.) b. if the maintenance margin is 25%, how low can xtel’s price fall before you get a margin call? (round your answer to 2 decimal places.) c. how would your answer to requirement 2 would change if you had financed the initial purchase with only $10,000 of your own money? (round your answer to 2 decimal places.) d. what is the rate of return on your margined position (assuming again that you invest $15,000 of your own money) if xtel is selling after one year at (a) $44; (b) $40; (c) $36? (negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. round your answers to 2 decimal places.) e. continue to assume that a year has passed. how low can xtel’s price fall before you get a margin call? (round your answer to 2 decimal places.)