Ted and Alice want to make sure that their children will inherit lots of money when they die, so that their children do not have to struggle the way they themselves did. Saving more in response to this is a______ reason for saving.

A. precautionary
B. life-cycle
C. bequest
D. private


Answer: C

Economics

You might also like to view...

Refer to Table 17.1. The labor force participation rate for this simple economy is

A) 25%. B) 40%. C) 50%. D) 60%.

Economics

Beverage Merger Cott Corp markets a portfolio of beverages, bottled waters, beverage, and coffee delivery systems for homes and offices. In November, 2014, it has agreed to merge with DS Services of America, a water and coffee direct-to-consumer services provider. What is the expected effect of this merger on price-cost margins?

Economics

Exhibit 14-2 Cigarette smoking dataJack enjoys smoking, while Jill fears that second-hand smoke will shorten her life. The following table shows the value Jack places on each cigarette he smokes, and the value Jill places on her shortened life. Use the table to answer the following question(s): Quantityof cigarettes Total value to Jackof cigarettes Days of life lost Total value to Jillof days lost 1 $  50 1 $  30 2     90 2     60 3   120 3     90 4   140 4   120 5   150 5   150 As shown in Exhibit 14-2, if non-smokers have a right to a smoke-free environment, and smokers have the right to negotiate, how many days of life will Jill lose?

A. 0. B. 1. C. 3. D. 5.

Economics

Describe the three aspects of organizational architecture of a firm. Which is the most important aspect?

What will be an ideal response?

Economics