Why do markets exist?
a.
markets ensure that government does not intervene in the production of goods and services.
b.
markets provide self-sufficient people with public places for the exchange of ideas.
c.
markets ensure economic equity for all people.
d.
markets allow people to buy what they need to consume and sell the specialized goods and services they produce.

In its 2016 annual report, caterpillar inc. reported the following (in millions): 2016 2015 sales $38,537 $47,011 cost of goods sold 28,309 33,546 as a percentage of sales, did caterpillar's gross profit increase or decrease during 2016? select one: a. gross profit increased from 26.8% to 28.6% b. gross profit decreased from 28.6% to 26.5% c. gross profit increased from 71.4% to 73.2% d. gross profit decreased from 73.2% to 71.4% e. there is not enough information to answer the question.

Oliver's company is planning the launch of their hybrid cars. the company has included "never-before-seen" product benefits in the hybrid cars. which type of advertising should oliver's company use for the new cars?

How has internet access changed and affected globalization from 2003 to 2013? a ten percent increase in internet access has had little effect on globalization. a twenty percent decrease in internet access has had little effect on globalization. a thirty percent increase in internet access has sped up globalization. a fifty percent decrease in internet access has slowed down globalization.