In addition to the positive welfare effects that free trade has on an economy, there are a variety of other benefits of international trade. consider the following scenario: without free trade, diamonique has market power as a local producer. once free trade is implemented in the local economy, diamonique is no longer able to raise its prices above competitive levels. the previous scenario represents which of the following benefits of free trade? increased variety of goods an enhanced flow of ideas lower costs through economies of scale increased competition

James has set the goal of achieving all "a"s during this year of school.which term best describes this goal

Amanda rice has just arranged to purchase a $640,000 vacation home in the bahamas with a 20 percent down payment. the mortgage has a 7 percent apr compounded monthly and calls for equal monthly payments over the next 30 years. her first payment will be due one month from now. however, the mortgage has an eight-year balloon payment, meaning that the balance of the loan must be paid off at the end of year 8. there were no other transaction costs or finance charges. how much will amanda’s balloon payment be in eight years

6carla would like to buy a dress, a dresser for her bedroom, and a home theater system. she has one month's worth of living expenses in her emergency fund. carla decides to save for the home theater system. did carla make the right decision? why or why not? a. yes; her emergency fund is full and the other items will probably be less expensive. b. yes; she could save more for her emergency fund, but the home theater will be harder to save for. c. no; she should save more for her emergency fund because she has saved less than the recommended amount. d. no; she should have bought the dress and dresser first because she could afford them right away. reset next