For many years, congressman ricardo perez has called for more government regulation of business. "after all," the congressman said recently, "business people are out to make a profit, not to create jobs or serve their customers. the government must pass more laws to require businesses to take the interests of consumers and workers into account." from these comments, it is clear that congressman perez: agrees with the ideas of thomas malthus. does not accept the "invisible hand" idea brought forth by adam smith. is unaware of the fact that most businesses in the united states are owned by the government. does not realize that government regulation is already the main determinant of business decisions in capitalist economies.

The following cost data pertain to the operations of montgomery department stores, inc., for the month of july. corporate legal office salaries $ 75,300apparel department cost of sales"evendale store $ 97,200corporate headquarters building lease $ 50,300store manager's salary"evendale store $ 12,900apparel department sales commission"evendale store $ 11,550store utilities"evendale store $ 12,800apparel department manager's salary"evendale store $ 10,450central warehouse lease cost $ 18,600janitorial costs"evendale store $ 11,800 the evendale store is just one of many stores owned and operated by the company. the apparel department is one of many departments at the evendale store. the central warehouse serves all of the company's stores. required: 1. what is the total amount of the costs listed above that are direct costs of the apparel department? 2. what is the total amount of the costs listed above that are direct costs of the evendale store? 3. what is the total amount of the apparel department's direct costs that are also variable costs with respect to total departmental sales?

Sonic corp. manufactures ski and snowboarding equipment. it has estimated that this year there will be substantial growth in its sales during the winter months. it approaches the bank for credit. what is the purpose of such credit known as? a. expansion b. inventory building c. debt management d. emergency maintenance

What would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the cost to produce steamed milk