An existing customer of an agent who is registered in State A contacts the agent to inquire about purchasing 1,000 shares of XYZZ Corp. - a thinly traded stock that is sometimes quoted in the Pink Sheets. The agent attempts to locate the shares for the customer, but they are not available. Three weeks later, a new customer contacts the agent, asking him to sell 1,000 shares of XYZZ Corp. that he owns. The agent contacts the existing client to see if he is interested in purchasing these shares. This action is:

If you want to compare two different investments, what should you calculate

Jennifer purchased a house in a brand new development in the outskirts of town. when her house was built, the nearest fire department was nearly 20 miles away. as her neighborhood developed, the density of the community called for a new fire department 1.5 miles away. what effect will the new fire station have on her homeowners insurance premium? a. a new fire department will be more demanding on local taxes. her annual premium will go up. b. the location of a fire department has no bearing on the value of her house. her annual premium will stay the same. c. the new fire department will reduce the risk of financial loss in her home. her annual premium should decrease. d. with a fire department so close (less than 5 miles), financial risk on jennifer’s home practically disappears. she will not need to pay insurance anymore.

Jewelry manufacturers produce a range of products such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches. what fundamental economic question are they addressing by offering this range of items?