9.U. S.A. has one of the very few areas in the world where kaolin can be mined. Kaolin is a necessary ingredient in many products ranging from stomach medication to paper. U. S.A.-produced kaolin is sold all over the world. Kaolin is a(n) for the countries that purchase it.

10. which of the following is true regarding preretirement inflation? a. defined-benefit plans provide more inflation protection than defined-contribution plans. b. because of preretirement inflation, possible investment-related growth is increased for defined-contribution plans. c. all types of benefits are designed to cope with preretirement inflation. d. preretirement inflation is generally reflected in the increase in an employee's compensation level over a working career.

You have just been hired as a brand manager at kelsey-white, an american multinational consumer goods company. recently the firm invested in the development of k-w vision, a series of systems and processes that allow the use of up-to-date data and advanced analytics to drive informed decision making about k-w brands. it is 2018. the system is populated with 3 years of historical data. as brand manager for k-w’s blue laundry detergent, you are tasked to lead the brand's turnaround. use the vision platform to to develop your strategy and grow blue’s market share over the next 4 years.

Ichelle is attending college and has a part-time job. once she finishes college, michelle would like to relocate to a metropolitan area. she wants to build her savings so that she will have a "nest egg" to start her off. michelle works out her budget and decides she can afford to set aside $9090 per month for savings. her bank will pay her 4 %4% per year, compounded monthly, on her savings account. what will be michelle's balance in five years?