Suppose Mary Is a Determinist but Continues to Insist That

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Essay

Suppose Mary is a determinist but continues to insist that she has "free choice." What would you say in response to her?

Identify the significance of separating personal and business finances.

Grasp the basic concepts and terminology of accounting and financial management.

Acknowledge the common reasons for small business bankruptcy and the importance of strategic financial planning and management.

Understand the purpose and importance of financial statements in a business.

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Definitions:

Money

An economic unit that functions as a generally recognized medium of exchange for transactional purposes in an economy.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold, either in their vaults or with the central bank, as a proportion of deposits.

Excess Reserves

The surplus funds that banks hold over the required minimum set by the central bank to meet unexpected withdrawals.

Deposits

Funds stored in a bank or similar entity for security purposes that have the potential to accrue interest as time passes.