A futures contract is essentially the same thing as a forward contract.

a. true
b. false


Ans: b. false

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A. defer some sales to the next fiscal year B. just be satisfied with meeting last year's target. C. meet the target easily and push forward with all potential sales. D. fail to meet the last year's targets because of overconfidence.

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What is fiat money? Why is fiat money important in the United States today?

What will be an ideal response?

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When a perfectly competitive firm is in long-run equilibrium, what is the relationship between the firm's marginal cost, average total cost, marginal revenue, and price?

What will be an ideal response?

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