Thursday, December 10, 2015

What is the average net profit margin of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the S&P 1500?

What is the average net profit margin of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the S&P 1500?
 
16% and 7% for all companies in the index.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

What is the biggest scarcity in the human being?

What is the biggest scarcity in the human being?

Willingness and discipline

Saturday, December 5, 2015

How much money does it cost to build a gas station if the builder is the Pentagon ?

How much money does it cost to build a  gas station if the builder is the Pentagon ? 
$43 million acording the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Why technological growth doesn't need basic scientific research?

Why technological growth doesn't need basic scientific research?

Because it happens spontaneously though the interaction of many ordinary people.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

How many people are in the U.S. suspected of terror ties?

How many people are  in the U.S. suspected of terror ties?
 
More than 900 people in the U.S. are suspected of terror ties according FBI Director James Comey.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

What happens when events reach the point where significant interests are at stake?

What happens when events reach the point where significant interests are at stake?
They require a more substantial response.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

When assumptions prove to be wrong?

When assumptions prove to be wrong?
When problems of others become your problems as well.