An argument that opposes the idea of high executive pay is: a. High salaries provide an incentive for innovation and risk-taking.
b. Not many individuals are capable of running today's large, complex organizations.
c. Top athletes and entertainers make a lot of money, so top executives should, too.
d. High salaries divert resources that could be used to invest in the business.

2. which of the following statements about interest is true? a. interest is a one-time fee that you pay for lending money. b. interest is expressed as a percentage of the amount you are borrowing. c. because interest rates tend to be small numbers, they typically don't have much effect on the price of the goods you're purchasing. d. interest is a penalty that you pay when you don't pay your bills on time.