Answer: c. small changes in economic growth rate lead to large GDP changes over time.
Explanation:
If there is even a small change in the rate at which the economy is growing, this increase will increase by even more the year afterward and then even more as time goes on. This is because the interest is being compounded overtime.
Look at the future value formula that shows compounding for instance:
Future value = Amount * (1 + rate) ^ number of periods
Assume even a change of 2% in the growth rate. In 30 years, this rate would have increased the economy by:
= 1 * ( 1 + 2%)³⁰
= 1.81
Which is a rate of:
= 1.81 - 1
= 81%
What started off as only 2% became 81% in 30 years. This is what compounding does.
Answer: $30000
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the required reserve will be:
= $60000 × 25%
= $15000
Since the bank's required and excess reserves are equal, then the excess reserve will be $15000.
Therefore, the actual reserves will be:
= Required reserve + Actual reserve
= $15000 + $15000
= $30000
Answer: $2,250
Explanation:
The Tax-Payer uses a cash-basis. This means that they recognize revenue or expenses only when they are actually paid as opposed to an Accrual basis entity that recognizes revenue or expenses when it is incurred.
As the Cash-Basis taxpayer is the majority shareholder of the company, Stone may not deduct the amount from income until they have paid the tax payer because tax regulations state that when an Accrual Basis entity owes a majority owner who uses the Cash basis, they may not recognize the deduction until they have paid the owner.
In year 2 they paid ½ of the rent which is,
= 4,500/2
= $2,250
They can therefore only deduct $2,250 in Year 2.
Answer: a. 80% stocks, 20% bonds
Explanation:
Stocks are a better fit for young people for 2 reasons;
1. Younger people are usually more risk tolerant. This means that they can pick financial vehicles that are more reflective of this risk taking mentality such as Stocks.
2. As they are far from retirement, their main goal should be saving for retirement. Stocks offer a better chance as Capital Appreciation so that their investments will grow before they retire leaving them in a better position when they do.
Fixed income is more for the older generation so that they may be sure of stable income while they are in retirement.
At the same time, every portfolio should be diversified to avoid risk so 20% going to bonds is ideal.
