Kent and Kirsten are both trying to clear their consumer debts. Kent devises a strategy to clear her debts by first freezing her credit card, then paying the highest-interest debts, and then clearing all her bank loans. Kirsten simply pays her largest debt first as she feels this is the fastest way to clear her debt as soon as possible. Kent's plan reflects the problem-solving strategy of , while Kirsten's method illustrates the strategy of .

bradford, inc., expects to sell 9,000 ceramic vases for $21 each. direct materials costs are $3, direct manufacturing labor is $12, and manufacturing overhead is $3 per vase. the following inventory levels apply to 2019: beginning inventory ending inventory direct materials 3,000 units 3,000 units work-in-process inventory 0 units 0 units finished goods inventory 300 units 500 units what are the 2019 budgeted production costs for direct materials, direct manufacturing labor, and manufacturing overhead, respectively?

If a government accumulates chronic budget deficits over time, what's one possible result? a. a collective action problem b. a debt crisis c. regulatory capture d. an unfunded liability

Which of the following is an example of a monetary policy? a. the government requires credit card companies to protect customers' privacy. b. the government restricts the amount of money that banks can lend. c. the government lowers taxes and increases spending. d. the government pays for repairing damage from a natural disaster.