Answer:
effective interest rate
Explanation:
The effective interest rate is the rate that an investor actually earns from investing in a bond. The effective interest rate is usually different than the interest rate stated on a bond (e.g. coupon rate).
It is also called market interest rate because bonds are sold in secondary markets at a different price than face value (usually bonds are sold at a premium or at a discount). That price at which the bonds are sold determine if the effective interest rate will be higher or lower than the stated interest rate of the bond.
Answer: C. Access the current reality
Explanation:Accessing the current reality of a market or product involves conducting certain benchmark activities in other to access or identify the challenges which may hinder the product or market from reaching the intended height. Current reality assessment is a fundamental step in making a product launch as a good reality assessment will pave the way to making success and generating the company's projected revenue from the product. It is an important aspect of the strategic management process as it projects the popularity of the intended product.
Answer:
Option (B) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that smartphones are a normal good and income of the individuals increases because of economic boom. We know that there is a direct relationship between the income of an individual and demand for normal goods.
Increase in the income level of the individuals will result in higher demand for smartphones. This will shift the demand curve of smartphones rightwards.
Simultaneously, the wages of sales representatives who work for cell phone companies also increases. This will increase the cost of production for the firms and shifts the supply curve of smartphones leftwards.
Hence, the equilibrium price of smartphones increases but the effect on equilibrium quantity is indeterminate because its effect will be depend upon the magnitude of the shift of supply and demand curve.
