Management's philosophy at Nike has often been that a fit body contributes to more productivity at work. Nike provides exercise facilities at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and lets employees use work time each day to relieve stress through exercise. This serious position on physical fitness is part of Nike's

A. corporate policy.
B. community mediation services.
C. participative funding.
D. corporate philanthropy.

Your aunt is thinking about opening a hardware store. she estimates that it would cost $300,000 per year to rent the location and buy the stock. in addition, she would have to quit her $45,000 per year job as an accountant. a. define opportunity cost. b. what is your aunt's opportunity cost of running a hardware store for a year? if your aunt thought she could sell $350,000 worth of merchandise in a year, should she open the store? explain.

Which of the following best describes the economic effect that results when the government increases interest rates and restricts the lending of money? a. borrowing money becomes more expensive and there is less investment in production. b. the economy grows as investments result in larger profits. c. government spending drives up prices because of greater competition for goods and services. d. consumers save more money and spend less buying goods and services.

Why has the free enterprise system been modified to include some government intervention?