Suppose the average Social Security benefits (paid to retirees) in the nation are $12,000 per year. The number of social security pension recipients is currently 50 million. There are 150 million workers in the workforce this year and the average taxable wage per worker is $25,000 per year Suppose the number of Social Security recipients increase to 100 million in 20 years, while the number of workers decreases to 100 million. Assuming nothing else changes, calculate the tax rate on wages necessary to pay Social Security benefits in 20 years on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Shareholders of tesla recently expressed concerns that elon musk should give up some of his power on tesla's board by appointing two independent directors. which of the following is not a reason why elon musk is perceived to have significant power over tesla's board? 1. he is the founder of the firm and a successful entrepreneur, thus board members may be hesitant to challenge him.2. as the ceo and chairman of the firm he can easily determine what the board should discuss and how it should vote on strategic issues.3. all board members, except for kimbal, have been appointed to the board during elon's tenure.4. many of the firm's directors are outsider investment managers whose interests would not be aligned with those of firms' shareholders.

According to maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which of the following would be an issue that requires the fulfillment of a lower order need? a)the need for a challenging project at work. b)the need for a promotion at work.c) the need to locate your business in an area with a low crime rate. d)the need for a mentor to you ascend within the company. none of the above

What are two benefits of consumer programs