a. Measure the liquidity of Deere & Co. for each year using the company's net working capital and current ratio. b. Is the trend in Deere's liquidity improving over this period? Data Table - X 2013 2012 2011 u ($ thousands) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Net receivables Inventory Total current assets 2,206,600 0 3,915,600 3,016,800 9,139,000 2,298,700 1,724,800 3,745,600 2,209,500 9,978,600 1,721,200 0 3,484,400 1,900,900 7,106,500 Current liabilities Accounts payable Short-term/current long-term debt Other current liabilities Total current liabilities 6,669,700 8,586,800 0 15,256,500 3,010,700 9,948,500 2,820,500 15,779,700 4,673,600 8,133,500 0 12,807,100