In November 2008, Automobile Executives from Ford, GM and Chrysler

question 231

Multiple Choice

In November 2008, automobile executives from Ford, GM and Chrysler testified to Congress that their firms needed a $25 billion bailout to prevent bankruptcies. The executives stated that part of the cash would be used to re-design production lines. The $25 billion is and the
Re-designed production lines are .

• A) physical capital; financial capital
• B) net investment; gross investment
• C) gross investment; physical capital
• D) financial capital; physical capital

Comprehend the impact of retirement on personal finances, including work-related expenses and medical expenditures.

Recognize the implications of longer life expectancies on full retirement age and Social Security benefits.

Identify the characteristics and benefits of Roth IRAs and their role in retirement planning.

Understand the original intent of Social Security and its role in a comprehensive retirement plan.

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Definitions:

Simple Rate Of Return

A financial metric that measures the incremental profit or savings from an investment as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Salvage Value

The estimated concluding value of an asset at the expiration of its functional life.

Simple Rate Of Return

A calculation that measures the profitability of an investment as the annual incremental net operating income divided by the initial investment cost.

Sales Revenues

The total amount of money generated from the sale of goods or services by a company before any costs or expenses are subtracted.