Answer: The answer is explained below.
Explanation:
Physical asset valuation is the process used to determine the fair market value of an asset. Research and development is the process whereby a company works in order to obtain new knowledge that will be used to create new technology, services, products, or systems. 
Due to the different accounting practices which are accepted by different countries, companies has to consolidate their accounting into a standard. But in a situation whereby a foreign accounting procedure is translated to an accepted and followed standard, this might lead to valuation discrepancies. Therefore, an asset valued at certain amount may fall in value due to the foreign accounting standard used when compared to local accounting standards. 
The same follows with the Research and Development cost as there is currency valuations involved and the gap in values of the currencies of the two nations can lead to differences in the the total cost of the project.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Businesses often engage in a variety of tactics to influence government policy. This includes lobbying, political contributions, and interest group politics.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Productivity rises more quickly when countries produce goods and services for which they have a natural talent.
Explanation:
This is the best option with the theory of comparative advantage states countries produce goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost. Having resources and talents lower the opportunities cost. When countries do this, it increases economic welfare for all.
 
        
             
        
        
        
<u>Full question:</u>
The differences between Golden Harvest brand canning jars and Mason brand canning jars is not readily visible. Both are made of heavy glass that will not break easily. Through its advertising, Golden Harvest advertises that its jars are made with a glass that is 100 percent free of all impurities. In this way, Golden Harvest is using _____ to differentiate its product from those of the Mason brand.
A. hidden difference
B. differentiation cue
C. imperceptible difference
D. sensory cue 
E. Perception filter
<u>Answer:</u>
In this way, Golden Harvest is using hidden difference to differentiate its product from those of the Mason brand.
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Advertising is the usual means of obtaining a good and service perceived to a public. Hidden differences are the ones where the customers don't know what these variations are so that's why they have to be advertised. Hidden differences are not easily manifest. 
Product differentiation is a purchasing plan that aims to recognize a company's goods from the opponent. Auspicious product differentiation includes recognizing and expressing the individual features of a company's presents while highlighting the clear differences among those offerings and others on the market. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
High-tech firms are hiring expensive, sophisticated people who are in high demand compared to fast food franchises and treat them better to avoid losing them to other companies
Explanation:
High-tech firms are hiring expensive, sophisticated people who are in high demand. This brings about a better treatment of their employees because if they do not offer these amenities to employees, they would become employees of other high-tech companies. Individuals with low skill levels do not get high salaries or benefits. They are not in as high demand as highly skilled workers. It is efficient, but many would argue that it is not fair.