After the American economy slowed down, Federal Reserve policy makers In the second quarter of the year, American economic
A: grew by 1.5 percent.
B: decreased by 1.5 percent.
C: grew by 8 percent.
D: decreased by 8 percent.
A: grew by 1.5 percent.
B: decreased by 1.5 percent.
C: grew by 8 percent.
D: decreased by 8 percent.
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- In which of the following situations would you prefer to be making a loan? A: The interest rate is 9 percent and the expected inflation rate is 7 percent. B: The interest rate is 4 percent and the expected inflation rate is 1 percent. C: The interest rate is 13 percent and the expected inflation rate is 15 percent. D: The interest rate is 25 percent and the expected inflation rate is 50 percent.
- According to a study finished in 2011, what percent of the groundwater in cities was polluted? A: Over 90 percent. B: 20 percent. C: 64 percent.
- If the value of a piece of property decreases by 10 percent while the tax rate on the property increases by 10 percent, what is the effect on the taxes ？（） A: Taxes increase by 10 percent. B: Taxes increase by 1 percent. C: There is no change in taxes. D: Taxes decrease by 1 percent. E: Taxes decrease by 10 percent.
- Assume the following data: Risk-free rate = 4.0 percent; average risk premium = 7.7 percent. Calculate the required rate of return for the risky asset. A: 5.6 percent B: 7.6 percent C: 11.7 percent D: 30.8 percent
- A firm is expected to pay a dividend of $1.00 next year and the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4 percent over time. Some investors have required returns on investments in equity of 12 percent, some 10 percent, and some 8 percent. The market price of this firm’s stock will be slightly above _________.