Most Export Management Companies (EMCs) are merchant intermediaries, working on a buy-and-sell arrangement with domestic small companies

Richard Bell, an organized crime boss and casino owner, has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling. He stashes away most of this drug money in personal lockers

In order to make it look like he earned it legitimately, Richard hired crooks to take the drug money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts. The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings. The crooks are then paid a small amount for their services. What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money? A) misappropriation B) embezzlement C) money laundering D) extortion

Which does not make owning a home relatively more attractive than renting?

A) An increase in the rate of return on financial investments B) An increase in your marginal tax rate C) An increase in the expected future price of housing D) A reduction in mortgage interest rates