Discuss Whether the Following Persons Are Currently Engaged in a Trade

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Essay

Discuss whether the following persons are currently engaged in a trade or business:
a.Darlene has expenses related to managing her portfolio of securities. The trading of the securities generates most of her annual income. She generally does not hold securities long-term. She buys and sells continuously. She has no other job.
b.Mark incurs expenses related to investing in stocks and bonds. Mark is a Sociology professor at Indiana University but spends 10-15 hours per week on his investments. Approximately 70% of Mark's annual income come from his investments as dividends and interest.
c.Paul leases real estate to Floyd's Barber Shop for a parking lot. The only expense he incurs is legal expense regarding the lease, which he renegotiates annually.
d.Mandy owns several rental apartments. She arranges for repairs and maintenance, pays for the expenses related to the properties, and handles all leasing activities.

Understand how global trade organizations and agreements, such as the WTO and NAFTA, aim to reduce trade restrictions and their expected impacts.

Analyze the effects of specific tariffs and quotas on market equilibrium, including the calculation of government revenue and welfare losses.

Distinguish between the different types of trade restrictions and their purposes.

Explain the motivations behind establishing free trade agreements and their economic implications.

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Definitions:

Social Networking Sites

Online platforms that allow users to create profiles, interact with friends and strangers, share content, and participate in social networking.

Networker

An individual who actively develops and maintains a network of contacts for professional or personal advancement.

Business Contacts

Individuals or entities involved in one's professional network, potentially offering opportunities for partnerships, sales, or networking.

Expendable

Describes items or resources considered non-essential and can be used up or sacrificed without significant loss.