Let's say that our country produces only bread and apples (both final goods). In year 1, we produce 10 loaves of bread at $3 each, and 20 apples at $1 each. In year 2, we produce 8 loaves of bread at $2 each, and 25 apples at $1.25 each. Using year 1 as the base year (for constant prices), what is real GDP in year 1 and real GDP in year 2?

The 2016 financial statements of the new york times company reveal average shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interest of $837,283 thousand, net operating profit after tax of $48,032 thousand, net income attributable to the new york times company of $29,068 thousand, and average net operating assets of $354,414 thousand. the company's return on net operating assets (rnoa) for the year is: select one: a. 3.5% b. 6.9% c. 13.6% d. 18.7% e. there is not enough information to calculate the ratio.

Rachel died in 2014 and her executor is finalizing her estate tax return. the executor has determined that rachel’s adjusted gross estate is $10,120,000 and that her estate is entitled to a charitable deduction in the amount of $500,000. using 2014 rates, calculate the estate tax liability for rachel’s estate.

David burdick is the ceo of acme bubblegum, a successful public company. as one of the cofounders of the company, burdick has enjoyed speaking and writing about the success of acme bubblegum for several years. typically, he speaks at conferences or directly to the press, but recently, he has been blogging about his firm anonymously. specifically, he defended a recent advertising campaign that was unpopular among consumers and pointedly attacked one of acme bubblegum’s competitors. burdick deeply enjoys his anonymous blogging and believes that none of his readers actually know that he works for acme bubblegum.should burdick be allowed to praise his company’s performance anonymously online? should he be allowed to attack his competitors without disclosing his relationship with the company? how would you feel if the ceo of a company at which you shopped was secretly writing criticisms of his or her competition? how would you feel if you knew a writer for your favorite blog was actually closely involved in a company that the blog discussed? 1. define the ethical issue? 2. who are the primary stakeholders? 3. what are the possible alternatives? 4. how could you evaluate the ethical implications of the alternative actions (use appropriate decision rules)? 5. what action would you recommend and why?