The Rate of Change of a Population for a Species $\frac{d P}{d t}=-0.05$

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The rate of change of a population for a species is given by $\frac{d P}{d t}=-0.05$ P where P measures the population in thousands at time t months.The species starts with 1000 members (P = 1)at time t = 0.Assume that the differential equation holds indefinitely.If P = 0 is an equilibrium value of the population, is it stable or unstable? (If it is not an equilibrium value, enter "neither")

Analyze the reporting requirements for pension and other postretirement benefits.

Understand the difference between permanent and temporary differences in tax accounting.

Recognize the impact of temporary differences on deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Identify how interperiod tax allocation affects income tax expense and effective tax rate.

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