The Gravity Model Suggests That Over Time

question 15

Multiple Choice

The gravity model suggests that over time

• A) trade between neighboring countries will increase.
• B) trade between all countries will increase.
• C) world trade will eventually be swallowed by a black hole.
• D) trade between Earth and other planets will become important.
• E) the value of trade between two countries will be proportional to the product of the two countries' GDP.

Analyze the impact of intercompany transactions on consolidated financial statements.

Apply the cost method and the equity method for investments in financial accounting.

Compute the adjustments necessary for consolidating financial statements including the elimination of intercompany sales and unrealized profits.

Understand the treatment of common shares and retained earnings in a consolidation context.

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