Germany does not have a comparative advantage, which is the ability to do something better or more efficiently that someone else. Even though they are producing bananas, the industry is artificially supported by the tax incentives and not because Germany is an amazing banana-growing location.
The consequences for the economy are lost opportunity costs that could be producing things where they <em>do </em>have a comparative advantage (cars, for example). Another consequence is that the tax money could be better spent on other things.
Answer:
b. not protected by the First Amendment
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the Julia's website is not protected by the First Amendment. This is because the Supreme Court has never interpreted freedom of speech to allow the inclusion of obscenities. Which "threatening posts about celebrities" would fall under the category of obscenity and not be protected under the First Amendment.
Answer:
$16400
$8200
Explanation:
Depreciation expense using the double declining method = Depreciation factor x cost of the asset
Depreciation factor = 2 x (1/useful life)
Depreciation factor = 2/4 = 0.5
Depreciation expense in year 1 = 0.5 x $32,800 = $16,400
Book value at the beginning of year 2 = $32,800 - $16,400 = $16400
Depreciation expense in year 2 = 0.5 x $16,400= $8200
The answer is: Consumerism
Consumerism refers to a view that encourage the purchase of goods and services. Companies can contribute to consumerism during their marketing campaign. During the campaign, they would do many things to make their products seems desirable , which would encourage the consumers to buy their products.