Labor unions have used which of the following to win passage of favorable laws such as shorter work weeks and the minimum wage? a. strikes b. collective bargaining c. lobbying d. lockouts

Explain how the federal reserve functions within the economy of the united states. discuss two specific examples of the role of the fed in managing the economy of our nation.

Creative productions manufactured and sold 800 products at $10,000 each during the past year. at the beginning of the year production had been set at 1,000 products and direct material standards had been set at 10 pounds of direct materials at $12 per poundfor each product produced.

Afirm wants to strengthen its financial position. which of the following actions would increase its current ratio? a. reduce the company's days' sales outstanding to the industry average and use the resulting cash savings to purchase plant and equipment.b. use cash to repurchase some of the company's own stock.c. borrow using short-term debt and use the proceeds to repay debt that has a maturity of more than one year.d. issue new stock, then use some of the proceeds to purchase additional inventory and hold the remainder as cash.e. use cash to increase inventory holdings.