Can immune system evolve to protect us from helminthes and protozoan parasites? Can the generation of antigen specific T and B cells response to plant, human, dog, insect or bacteria?

What, in your opinion, did the US and China gain from this prolonged trade war? Elaborate.

(Tip: this question requires further research to form a well-structured

and rounded answer.)

Did political action save us from the disastrous consequences of the 2008 crisis? Did the politicians inadvertently cause the crisis and then attempt to shift the blame elsewhere?

Did political action save us from the disastrous consequences of the 2008 crisis? Did the politicians inadvertently cause the crisis and then attempt to shift the blame elsewhere?

Energy consumed in the US can be classified ascoming from one of three sources: fossil fuels, nuclear power, andrenewable energy. In 2014, the energy from these three sourceswas 80.3, 8.3, and 9.6 quadrillion BTU, respectively. In 2004, thecorresponding amounts were 85.8, 8.2, and 6.1. Write a descriptionof the changes from 2004 to 2014 expressed in these data. Illustrateyour summary with appropriate graphical summaries. Be sure todiscuss both the amounts of energy from each source as well as thepercents.

1. Liz is retiring from the US Postal Service and will turn 70 next year. After 39 years of service, her monthly pension is $7,500. She does not qualify for Social Security. Liz has accumulated $700,000 in her thrift savings plan. The government requires that she convert it to an annuity or move it to a IRA. All of the money is pretax and tax can be avoided if it is moved to the IRA. The annuity will be calculated based on her life expectancy of 17.5 years after age 70. The current US Treasury long-term bond rate is 3 percent. How much will she get as an annuity monthly payment? Should Liz take the annuity or move the money to the IRA? The tax regulations require that she take out 4 percent of the amount each year.

2. Kathy plans to move to Maryland and take a job at McCormick as the assistant director of HR. She and her husband, Stan, plan to buy a house in Garrison, MD, and their budget is $500,000. They have $100,000 for the down payment and McCormick will pay for closing costs. They are considering either a 30-year mortgage at 4.5 percent annual rate or a 15 year mortgage at 4 percent. Calculate the monthly payment for each. Property taxes and insurance will add $1,000 per month to which ever mortgage they choose. What should Kathy and Stan do?

For this discussion, let us return to our favorite local merchants from units 5 and 6. What inventory valuation method would you advise them to use? Why do you think it is the best suited to their business? Describe the valuation method you would use (ex.FIFO or LIFO) and why. Describe how you would adjust the value of inventory by applying the lower of cost or market technique. THIS COULD BE A SPORTING GOODS STORE OR GROCERY.

The US has threatened new trade tariffs on beer, chocolate, and olives from the European Union, as part of a long-running row over subsidies to plane maker Airbus.

The US Trade Representative said it was considering duties on 30 products worth $3.1bn (£2.5bn) in trade every year.

It has already put 15% to 25% tariffs on $7.5bn worth of other EU goods as part of the dispute.

The EU warned it would damage firms on both side of the Atlantic.

And UK Trade Minister Liz Truss said she was disappointed by the move, warning against the use of "tit-for-tat" tariffs.

The row centres on EU subsidies given to Airbus before 2004, which Washington says created an unfair advantage over the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing.

Last year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled the subsidies were illegal and allowed the US to levy tariffs on EU goods, including aircraft, wines, and cheese.

But it is now considering a parallel case involving illegal support for Boeing, which could see the EU imposing duties later this year.

The US said pastry and cakes, gin, cashmere clothes and hardware products could all be in the firing line for new tariffs, affecting exporters across the continent.

In a statement the EU said Washington was going beyond what was allowed by the WTO.

"It creates uncertainty for companies and inflicts unnecessary economic damage on both sides of the Atlantic," it added.

"This is particularly the case as companies are now trying to overcome the economic difficulties in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis."

Questions: (Your answers should not exceed 400 words).

1. This story raises two major international trade issues. What are they?

2. Give two reasons why retaliatory tariffs are wrong in international trade. Name the remedy allowed under WTO rules for government subsidies?