Assume the countries agree to trade 1,500 pounds of shrimp for 500 pounds of wheat, and assume that each is going to produce only the good for which they have a comparative advantage. i. Identify the after trade consumption points on your graphs. ii. After trade, country A is able to consume __100___ more pounds of shrimp and _300___ more pounds of wheat. iii. After trade, country B is able to consume __100 more pounds of shrimp and __100___ more pounds of wheat.

Which of the following is an effective strategy when interest rates are falling? a. use long-term loans to take advantage of current low rates. b. use short-term loans to take advantage of lower rates when you refinance a loan. c. deposit to a short-term savings instrumentals to take advantage of higher interest rates when they mature. d.select short-term savings instruments to lock in earnings at a current high rates.

Select the correct answer the smith family adopted a child. the adoption procedure took about three months, and the family incurred various expenses. will the smiths receive and financial benefit for the taxable year? a) they will not receive any financial benefit for adopting the child b) their income tax component will decrease c) they will receive childcare grants d) they will receive a tax credit for the cost borne for adopting the child e) they will receive several tax deductions

Shawn received an e-mail offering a great deal on music, movie, and game downloads. he has never heard of the company, and the e-mail address and company name do not match. what should shawn do?