Which statement provides an explanation for tariffs decreasing market efficiency? select one:
a. prices are not equal to the equilibrium price.
b. the supply of goods is not purchased by the buyers with the highest willingness to pay.
c. the supply of goods is not produced by the lowest-cost suppliers.
d. deadweight loss is equal to zero.

Diversified semiconductors sells perishable electronic components. some must be shipped and stored in reusable protective containers. customers pay a deposit for each container received. the deposit is equal to the container’s cost. they receive a refund when the container is returned. during 2018, deposits collected on containers shipped were $856,000. deposits are forfeited if containers are not returned within 18 months. containers held by customers at january 1, 2018, represented deposits of $587,000. in 2018, $811,000 was refunded and deposits forfeited were $41,000. required: 1. prepare the appropriate journal entries for the deposits received and returned during 2018. 2. determine the liability for refundable deposits to be reported on the december 31, 2018, balance sheet.

What is the relationship among market segmentation, target markts, and consumer profiles?

Differentiate between the trait, behavioral, and results-based performance appraisal systems, providing an example where each would be most applicable.