The invisible hand's ability to coordinate the decisions of the firms and households in the economy can be hindered

a. government actions that distort prices.
b. increased competition in markets.
c. enforcement of property rights.
d. too much attention paid to efficiency.

In its 2016 annual report, caterpillar inc. reported the following (in millions): 2016 2015 sales $38,537 $47,011 cost of goods sold 28,309 33,546 as a percentage of sales, did caterpillar's gross profit increase or decrease during 2016? select one: a. gross profit increased from 26.8% to 28.6% b. gross profit decreased from 28.6% to 26.5% c. gross profit increased from 71.4% to 73.2% d. gross profit decreased from 73.2% to 71.4% e. there is not enough information to answer the question.

Highland company produces a lightweight backpack that is popular with college students. standard variable costs relating to a single backpack are given below

Vendors provide restaurants with what? o a. cooked items ob. raw materials oc. furniture od. menu recipes