Which account of the balance of payments is most likely to be directly affected by a rise in the real risk-free interest rate in a foreign country?

In 2011, the average American paid approximately how much to the federal government in taxes?

a. $2,000 b. $2,500 c. $8,000 d. $10,500

When costs occur in the future, the ________ the costs occurs, the ________ it is discounted and the ________ negative effect it has on the net present value.

A) sooner; less; larger ; B) later; more; smaller C) sooner; more; smaller D) later; more; larger