Aric Parnes, 5th Year Medicine. Definition. First described by Adams and Foley in 1949,1 asterixis is a clinical sign indicating a lapse of posture and is usually manifest by a bilateral flapping tremor at the wrist, metacarpophalangeal, and hip joints.2, 3 It may also be seen in tongue, foot, and any skeletal muscle.
Market cap is a measure of a company's importance. Companies with higher market caps are given more weight in the major stock indices. Market cap is also important in merger and acquisition activities because it sets a company's market price..
Explain the importance of setting economic goals. It is important to set economic goals so resources can be effectively and efficiently used to solve the problem of scarcity while meeting needs and wants.