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Should Governments always intervene to correct market failures? Justify and explain your answer, with reference to...

Should Governments always intervene to correct market failures? Justify and explain your answer, with reference to two types of market failure. (500 words minimum)

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UNIX is a powerful multiuser operating system designed for use with servers. UNIX’s popularity has grown...

UNIX is a powerful multiuser operating system designed for use with servers. UNIX’s popularity has grown since it was developed by Bell Labs in 1969, as Internet usage has expanded dramatically. More recently, however, a branded version of another operating system has become available. This product, called Red Hat Linux, is a potential replacement for UNIX and other well-known operating systems.

1. Discuss the characteristics of this market and how they affect the conditions for entry. What uncertainties might Red Hat face upon entry?

2. Discuss actions that UNIX might take to deter entry, if it is not blockaded.

3. Discuss what you would recommend as a pricing strategy for Red Hat and why you recommend it.

In: Economics

1) Show the classical view of minimum wage graphically and explain what is being shown (in...

1) Show the classical view of minimum wage graphically and explain what is being shown (in detail with an example)

2) Show the "so-called" exploitation (i.e new monopsonistic) view of minimum wage graphically and explain what is being shown (in detail with an example).

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compare and contrast the American and Chinese economies in terms of using global, ethical, political, physical,...

compare and contrast the American and Chinese economies in terms of using global, ethical, political, physical, and societal indicators.

Does the size and growth of the economies of the two nations have any relationship to capitalism and democracy?

What is the impact of the Internet on the two national economies?

How do these nations define capitalism in relation to national political policies?

Is there a relationship between economic growth and personal freedom with the two nations?

In: Economics

Q1) A monopolist will choose to increase output when Group of answer choices at the present...

Q1) A monopolist will choose to increase output when

Group of answer choices

at the present level of output, marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost.

market price increases.

the demand curve shifts to the left.

at all levels of output, marginal cost increases.

Q2) The deadweight loss that arises from a monopoly is a consequence of the fact that the monopoly

Group of answer choices

earns positive profits.

price is the same as average revenue.

price equals marginal revenue.

quantity is lower than the socially-optimal quantity.

Q3) The concert promoters of a heavy-metal band, WeR2Loud, know that there are two types of concert-goers: die-hard fans and casual fans. For a particular WeR2Loud concert, there are 1,000 die-hard fans who will pay $150 for a ticket and 500 casual fans who will pay $50 for a ticket. There are 1,500 seats available at the concert venue. Suppose the cost of putting on the concert is $50,000, which includes the cost of the band, lighting, security, etc.


Refer to Scenario 15-6. How much additional profit can the concert promoters earn by charging each customer their willingness to pay relative to charging a flat price of $150 per ticket?

Group of answer choices

$100,000

$50,000

$25,000

$75,000

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indicate whether you are optimistic or pessimistic about your energy/climate future. (Renewable Energy)

indicate whether you are optimistic or pessimistic about your energy/climate future. (Renewable Energy)

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suppose that the demand equation for a monopolist's product is p=400-2q and the average cost function...

suppose that the demand equation for a monopolist's product is p=400-2q and the average cost function is c= 0.2q+4+(400/q)where q is no.ber of units and p and are expressed in dollars per unit
a) determine the level of output at which profit is maximized
b) determine the price at which maximum profit occurs
c) determine the maximum profit
d) if as a regulatory device the government imposes a tax of 522 per unit on the monopolist,what is the new price for the profit maximization?

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Would you be willing to give up any of your civil rights in order to aid...

Would you be willing to give up any of your civil rights in order to aid the war on terror? Explain your response. (Criminology Course)

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How did the Gilded Age change lives for Americans? Who were some of the Industrialists who...

How did the Gilded Age change lives for Americans? Who were some of the Industrialists who changed American Big Business and how did they change it? How did these changes impact the East (urban cities)?

In: Economics

Most important issues or events of 1920s. Consider Economy, Traditional vs. emerging America, The election of...

Most important issues or events of 1920s.
Consider Economy, Traditional vs. emerging America, The election of 1928.

In: Economics

In order to establish a claim for negligence, the plaintiff must prove that: Multiple Choice The...

In order to establish a claim for negligence, the plaintiff must prove that:

Multiple Choice

  • The defendant was either comparatively or contributorily negligent.

  • The plaintiff was contributorily negligent.

  • The plaintiff sustained nominal damages.

  • The plaintiff acted as a reasonable person under the situation.

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1. Define the following terms in one to two sentences each: Gross Domestic Product Percentage of...

1. Define the following terms in one to two sentences each:

Gross Domestic

Product Percentage of workforce in non-agricultural sector

Infant Mortality Rate

Mortality Rates/Life Expectancy

Female Literacy Rate

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discuss  impact of COVID-19 on the global economy

discuss  impact of COVID-19 on the global economy

In: Economics

2. Write an investment function (equation) that specifies two components: a. Autonomous investment spending b. Induced...

2. Write an investment function (equation) that specifies two components:

a. Autonomous investment spending

b. Induced investment spending

In: Economics

5. Which of the following is NOT considered when the government determines whether someone is unemployed?...

5. Which of the following is NOT considered when the government determines whether someone is unemployed?

a. Whether the individual is 16 or older

b. The wage the individual is paid

c. Whether the individual has looked for work

d. Whether the individual is currently employed

6. Suppose the civilian non-institutional population equals 150,000; there are 70,000 employed persons and 10,000 unemployed persons. How many people are not in the labor force?

a. 10,000

b. 60,000

c. 70,000

d. 80,000

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