Bonds that may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the bondholders are called
a. options.
b. callable bonds.
c. stock bonds.
d. convertible bonds.

Match the type of agreements to their descriptions. will trust living will prenuptial agreement

You decide to invest in a portfolio consisting of 25 percent stock a, 25 percent stock b, and the remainder in stock c. based on the following information, what is the expected return of your portfolio? state of economy probability of state return if state occurs of economy stock a stock b stock c recession .16 - 16.4 % - 2.7 % - 21.6 % normal .55 12.6 % 7.3 % 15.9 % boom .29 26.2 % 14.6 % 30.5 %

True or flase? a. new technological developments can us adapt to depleting sources of natural resources. b. research and development funds from the government to private industry never pay off for the country as a whole; they only increase the profits of rich corporations. c. in order for fledgling industries in poor nations to thrive, they must receive protection from foreign trade. d. countries with few natural resources will always be poor. e. as long as real gdp (gross domestic product) grows at a slower rate than the population, per capita real gdp increases.