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 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.
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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, 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?
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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
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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?
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$100,000
$50,000
$25,000
$75,000
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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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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)?
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Most important issues or events of 1920s.
Consider Economy, Traditional vs. emerging America, The election of
1928.
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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 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
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2. Write an investment function (equation) that specifies two components:
a. Autonomous investment spending
b. Induced investment spending
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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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