Which question would most likely help you understand this excerpt from Adam Smith's book The Wealth of Nations?
Consumption is the sole end and purpIse of all production; and
the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far
as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
-Adam Smith, Scottish economist, philosopher, and author?
A. Was Adam Smith a consumer or a producer?
B. Why did Adam Smith choose to be an economist?
C. Why does Adam Smith think consumption is the purpose of production?
D. What did Adam Smith think about scarcity?

Northington, inc. is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. using the following information, determine the amount of cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method: net income$182,000gain on the sale of equipment12,300proceeds from the sale of equipment92,300depreciation expense—equipment50,000payment of bonds at maturity100,000purchase of land200,000issuance of common stock300,000increase in merchandise inventory35,400decrease in accounts receivable28,800increase in accounts payable23,700payment of cash dividends32,000 $189,400.$332,200.$236,800.$261,400.$186,800.

What are six resources for you decide which type of business to start and how to start it?

Consider the following limit order book for a share of stock. the last trade in the stock occurred at a price of $50. limit buy orders limit sell orders price shares price shares $49.75 500 $49.80 100 49.70 900 49.85 100 49.65 700 49.90 300 49.60 400 49.95 100 48.65 600 a. if a market buy order for 100 shares comes in, at what price will it be filled? (round your answer to 2 decimal places.) b. at what price would the next market buy order be filled? (round your answer to 2 decimal places.) c. if you were a security dealer, would you want to increase or decrease your inventory of this stock? increase decrease