Instructions: Enter your responses as a whole number. The federal deficit fell from $1,300 billion in 2011 to $680 billion in 2013. How much of this change was due to

a. The growing economy?

This
cyclical
component accounted for a change of $
billion in the budget balance.

b. Fiscal restraint?

This
structural
component accounted for a change of $
billion in the budget balance.

An investment counselor calls with a hot stock tip. he believes that if the economy remains strong, the investment will result in a profit of $40 comma 00040,000. if the economy grows at a moderate pace, the investment will result in a profit of $10 comma 00010,000. however, if the economy goes into recession, the investment will result in a loss of $40 comma 00040,000. you contact an economist who believes there is a 2020% probability the economy will remain strong, a 7070% probability the economy will grow at a moderate pace, and a 1010% probability the economy will slip into recession. what is the expected profit from this investment?

If the economy were in the contracting phase of the business cycle, how might that affect your ability to find work?

According to management education expert ashok rao, companies can increase their profitability by through careful inventory management. a. 5% to 10% b. 10% to 25% c. 20% to 50% d. 75%