You’ve observed the following returns on Yamauchi Corporation’s stock over the past five years: −10 percent, 24 percent, 21 percent, 11 percent, and 8 percent. The average inflation rate over this period was 3.1 percent and the average T-bill rate over the period was 4.1 percent. a. What was the average real return on the stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e. g., 32.16.) b. What was the average nominal risk premium on the stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e. g., 32.16.)

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.

What are consequences of rapid inflation? (select all that apply.) savings accounts become less desirable because interest earned is lower than inflation individual purchasing power increases, which results in an increase in demand. individual purchasing power decreases, which results in a decrease in demand. people postpone purchasing expensive items, such as homes, until prices drop.