The bonds of Frank's Welding, Inc. pay an 8% coupon, have a 7.98% yield to maturity and have a face value of $1,000. The current rate of inflation is 2.5%. What is the real rate of return on these bonds?

a. 5.32%
b. 5.35%
c. 5.37%
d. 5.42%
e. 5.48%

Double corporation acquired all of the common stock of simple company for

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.

Draw, label and explain the circular flow model (cfm). include the following: firms, households, product market, and factor (or resource) market.who owns the productive resources? what are those resources? what payment does each type of resource earn? explain the two markets in the cfm and explain the roles that firms and household each play in the cfm.