If the interest rate in the u. s. is i$ = 5 percent for the next year and interest rate in the u. k. is i£ = 8 percent for the next year, uncovered irp suggests that
a. the dollar is expected to appreciate against the pound by about 3 percent.
b. the pound is expected to depreciate against the dollar by about 3 percent.
c. the pound is expected to depreciate against the dollar by about 3 percent and the dollar is expected to appreciate against the pound by about 3 percent.
d. the pound is expected to appreciate against the dollar by about 3 percent.

Rossdale co. stock currently sells for $68.91 per share and has a beta of 0.88. the market risk premium is 7.10 percent and the risk-free rate is 2.91 percent annually. the company just paid a dividend of $3.57 per share, which it has pledged to increase at an annual rate of 3.25 percent indefinitely. what is your best estimate of the company's cost of equity?

Sanibel autos inc. merged with its competitor vroom autos inc. this allowed sanibel autos to use its technological competencies along with vroom autos' marketing capabilities to capture a larger market share than what the two entities individually held. what type of integration does this scenario best illustrate? a. vertical b. technological c. horizontal d. perfect

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation