________ economies are achieved by the ability of firms to dictate prices by exerting market power

A firm is currently operating at full capacity. Net working capital, costs, and all assets vary directly with sales. The firm does not wish to obtain any additional equity financing. The dividend payout ratio is constant at 40 percent. If the firm has a positive external financing need, that need will be met by:

A. accounts payable. B. long-term debt. C. fixed assets. D. retained earnings. E. common stock

Predicting consumer behavior by concentrating on the motives of purchasing involves using a(n):

A) product-specific research approach B) psychological approach C) sociological approach D) anthropological approach