Suppose the rate of return on a 10-year T-bond is currently 5.00% and that on a 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Security (TIPS) is 2.10%. Suppose further that the maturity risk premium on a 10-year T-bond is 1.0%, that no maturity risk premium is required on TIPS, and that no liquidity premiums are required on any T-bonds. Given this data, what is the expected rate of inflation over the next 10 years

Which of the following statements about brand names is true? brand names give the seller an incentive to provide consistently high-quality products and services in order to protect the reputation of the brand. brand names are always economically wasteful since they dupe consumers into buying more expensive goods and services that are no different from generic versions. it is always rational to prefer brand names over generic substitutes. read the following example and determine whether it illustrates a common critique or defense of advertising. musashi sees a commercial for a brand x clothing company that depicts the wearers of the clothes out having a good time with friends. although he doesn't particularly need new clothes, the commercial prompts him to buy a brand x t-shirt.

During 2016, nike inc., reported net income of $3,760 million. the company declared dividends of $1,022 million. the closing entry for dividends would include which of the following? select one: a. credit cash for $1,022 million b. credit dividends for $1,022 million c. debit net income for $1,022 million d. credit retained earnings for $1,022 million e. debit dividends for $1,022 million

Tom has brought $150,000 from his pension to a new job where his employer will match 401(k) contributions dollar for dollar. each year he contributes $3,000. after seven years, how much money would tom have in his 401(k)?