Profits and Interest
Description
In response to rising interest rates in the 1970s, the Maryland legislature raised usury ceilings so that more home loans would be available. In December of 1980 Apple Computers went public, affirming four years of hard work with substantial compensation for its founders. Pharmaceutical companies invest millions in bringing new drugs to market. How much profit do they get in return? These stories exhibit economic reasons for interest payments and how investments in facilities and equipment are related to interest rates and expected profits on investment.
Runtime
27 min 45 sec
Series
Subjects
Geography
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
Similar Films
Frankfurt. Euro-City
The Worst job in the world. Bhangis of India
Investing in Saltwater Agriculture. The Next Big Thing
Julie Baker Offers Advice For Students
Service, Switch On Series
Mac Bishop Discusses Devil's Advocate Friends
Sexual Politics at Work
Bill Moyers Journal
Mindfulness at Work
Marc Prudhommeaux Discusses Getting Into Technology After Getting A Degree In Philosophy
A Conversation With The Men Behind The Real Men Of Genius—Part 2. Conversations with Giants
Vijay Nathan Discusses Transitioning To MyReci Startup
Jennifer Dulski Discusses Failure And Adaptability
Jenn Vargas Discusses Importance of Finding a Company Culture That Fits You
Oliver Bajracharya States Fashion Is A Dynamic Field