The covariance between Amazon stock and the market return is 0.05. The standard deviation of the stock market is 20%. What is the beta of Amazon

Which of the following best describes the economic effect that results when the government increases interest rates and restricts the lending of money? a. borrowing money becomes more expensive and there is less investment in production. b. the economy grows as investments result in larger profits. c. government spending drives up prices because of greater competition for goods and services. d. consumers save more money and spend less buying goods and services.

The market yield on spice grills' bonds is 15%, and the firm's marginal tax rate is 33%. what is their shareholders' required return if the equity risk premium is 4%?

True or false: on january 1, year one, the epstein corporation buys a plot of land with a four-story office building. the company believes the building is worth $1.9 million and has an estimated life of twenty years (with no anticipated residual value). the straight-line method is used. the land has an assessed value of $100,000. because the seller was interested in a quick sale, epstein was able to buy this land and building for $1.7 million. depreciation expense to be recognized in year one is $80,750.