Easy Finance Company loaned Tien $10,000 for the construction of a swimming pool in Tien's backyard. Although Tien had routinely made her loan payments, at the time of her death she still owed Easy Finance $5,000. Typically how much time after Tien's death will Easy Finance have to file a claim against Tien's estate?

Many critics charge that the American marketing system causes ________ to be higher than they would be under more "sensible" systems.

A) imports B) exports C) prices D) product safety measures E) employee morals

The greatest advantage to a manufacturer's use of exclusive distribution is _____

a. retailer concentration on key items b. smooth channel relations c. a high level of retail price competition d. maximization of long-run sales potential