In 2007, which of the following U.S. firms showed the first indication of significant problems in the financial sector?
A. AIG
B. Bear Stearns
C. J.P. Morgan Chase
D. Lehman Brothers
Answer: B
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A. more; higher B. more; lower C. fewer; higher D. fewer; lower
Prior to 2008, bank managers looked on reserve requirements
A) as a tax on deposits. B) as a subsidy on deposits. C) as a subsidy on loans. D) as a tax on loans.
According to Modigliani's life-cycle hypothesis, the
a. MPC for young adults is relatively low b. middle-aged experience their highest and most rapidly growing MPCs c. MPC falls during middle-age d. MPC falls during old age e. MPC is constant throughout a lifetime
In the figure above, the marginal rate of substitution (MRS) at point A is equal to ________ pounds of pickles per pound of olives
A) 8 B) 6 C) 1 1/3 D) 2