Inflation-adjusted savings bonds hit 0% rate for first time Inflation-adjusted savings bonds purchased from May through October 2009 will earn 0% for the first six months. The fixed interest rate on these bonds is 0.1% and over the previous 6 months, inflation fell at an annual rate of 5.56%. The minimum interest rate on savings bonds is set at 0%. Source: USA Today, May 5, 2009 Are these savings bonds a better deal than cash under the mattress?

The company is experiencing an increase in competition, and at the same time they are building more production facilities in southeast asia. in this scenario, the top management team is most likely to multiple choice increase the cost of their products. restructure to reflect a more bureaucratic, stable organization. pull decision-making responsibility from low-level management, taking it on themselves. give lower-level managers the authority to make decisions to benefit the firm. rid themselves of all buffering product.