In: Economics
For each of the ideas below, indicate whether it is most closely associated with neoclassical economics ('the accepted sequence') or heterodox economics ('the revised sequence').
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An important role of prices is to ensure sufficient (not maximum) profits so firms can survive and grow through investment |
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Demand management |
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Some power passes from top management to his/her subordinates because only the subordinates have the specialized knowledge necessary to make informed decisions |
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Price = average revenue according to demand at the quantity where marginal cost = marginal revenue |
SOLUTION:
1]An important role of prices is to ensure sufficient (not maximum) profits so firms can survive and grow through investment
Answer=Heterodox
2]Demand management
Answer=Neoclassical
3]Some power passes from top management to his/her subordinates because only the subordinates have the specialized knowledge necessary to make informed decisions
Answer=Heterodox
4] Price = average revenue according to demand at the quantity where marginal cost = marginal revenue
Answer = Neoclassical