8. Two students are discussing the topic "Govern-

ment Is Our Biggest Business." Dan believes that

some government activities are in direct competi-

tion with private businesses. He thinks that this is

unfair. He believes that government should limit

its activities to those that private businesses cannot

or will not take on. Brian thinks that government

should undertake any business activities that it

can perform better or at a lower cost than private

business. What do you think? Give some examples

of business activities undertaken by both private

businesses and by government.

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An investment offers a total return of 18 percent over the coming year. janice yellen thinks the total real return on this investment will be only 14 percent. what does janice believe the inflation rate will be over the next year?

What is one counter argument to the premise that the wealth gap is a serious problem which needs to be addressed?

Coca-cola was primarily known for its core competencies in marketing, bottling, and distributing aerated drinks. however, with the success of gatorade, coca-cola developed competencies in the development and marketing of its own sports drink, powerade. which of the following is true of coca-cola? a. it is leveraging existing core competencies to improve current market position. b. it is building new core competencies to protect and extend its current market position. c. it is redeploying and recombining existing core competencies to compete in markets of the future. d. it is targeting the chasm between the early adopter and early majority market segment.