Carmichael Candies, a U.S. firm, is considering the idea of entering the EU market through an international franchising agreement. What is the main advantage to Carmichael if the firm chooses this entry method?

Under the Secured Transactions article of the UCC, when does a security interest become enforceable?

A. A contract is executed between a debtor and a secured party under which the debtor gives the secured party rights in collateral if the debtor violates any of the terms contained in the contract. B. The debtor and the secured party execute a security agreement describing the transfer of the collateral and, after doing so, the secured party files it with the requisite agency. C. The debtor and the secured party execute a security agreement describing the transfer of collateral from seller to buyer and the secured party retains possession of the agreement. D. The value has been given, the secured party receives a security agreement describing the collateral authenticated by the debtor, and the debtor has rights in the collateral.

_______________: is the process of converting expected cash floes into present value, It incorporates the opportunity cost of waiting uncertain cash flows.

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