With rulemaking, the agency must publish a notice of proposed rulemaking, normally in the Federal ____

Which of the following stages in a buying sequence will result in a specific option or set of options from which price, delivery, system compatibility, and other characteristics can be determined?

A) determine the characteristics B) establish specifications C) search for and qualify potential suppliers D) request proposals

The primary reason that individuals and firms choose to borrow long-term is to reduce the risk that interest rates will ________ before they pay off their debt

A) rise B) fall C) become more volatile D) become more stable