Samuel Is Having Financial Troubles

question 85

Essay

Samuel is having financial troubles.He owes a significant amount of money to his ex-wife for child support payments,he is also behind on his student loans and has not paid his taxes for the last five years.Sam is considering filing for personal bankruptcy.Why might this not be a wise financial decision for him?

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A firm or individual that has no control over the market price and must accept the prevailing price set by market supply and demand.

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The financial gain realized when the revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.