Which of the following is true of the market segmentation theory? a. according to the market segmentation theory, the yield curve can only be flat at any given time. b. according to the market segmentation theory, lenders prefer to make short-term loans rather than long-term loans. c. according to the market segmentation theory, the slope of the yield curve depends on supply/demand conditions of a security in the long- and short-term markets. d. according to the market segmentation theory, the shape of the yield curve depends on investors' expectations about future inflation rates. e. according to the market segmentation theory, the yield curve can only be upward sloping at any given time.

Evelyn would like to open a small business that is categorized as a being in the distribution industry. to do this she could open a establishment.

While studying for the engineering economy final exam, you and two friends find yourselves craving a fresh pizza. you can't spare the time to pick up the pizza and must have it delivered. "pick-up-sticks" offers a 1-1/4-inch-thick (including toppings), 20-inch square pizza with your choice of two toppings for $15 plus 5% sales tax and a $1.50 delivery charge (no sales tax on delivery charge). "fred's" offers the round, deep-dish sasquatch, which is 20 inches in diameter. it is 1-3/4 inches thick, includes two toppings, and costs $17.25 plus 5% sales tax and free delivery. 1. what is the problem in this situation? state it in an explicit and precise manner. 2. systematically apply the seven principles of engineering economy (pp. 3-6) to the problem you have defined in part (a). 3. assuming that your common unit of measure is dollars (i.e., cost), what is the better value for getting a pizza based on the criterion of minimizing cost per unit of volume? 4. what other criteria might be used to select which pizza to purchase?

What should a food worker use to retrieve ice from an ice machine?