Professor C.L. Ballard Fall Semester 2012 Economics 201‚ Sections 1 and 2 Answer/Discussion of Problem Set 4 Elasticity 1. The price of Good X decreases from $1.10 per unit to $0.90 per unit. As a result‚ the quantity demanded increases from 800 units per week to 1200 units per week. What is the own-price elasticity of demand for Good X? a. Zero b. 0.5 c. 1.0 d. 2.0 e. 2.75 Answer: d. The own-price elasticity of demand is the proportional change in quantity demanded
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT: THE DIVINE RULER By Mansour Shukoor 1) Alexander the Great has been known as a man of many titles throughout his life. He has been known as an adventurer‚ a King‚ and a conqueror. However from the time of his reign and all the triumphs in-between‚ up to his death‚ Alexander claimed ‘divine’ status. Most historians would agree with his divine status. Alexander the Great was a man who achieved great feats when he began his kingship in 336 B.C. From conquering a majority of
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It could be argued that the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 might very well be one of the greatest scientific discoveries of his time. Penicillin opened up the doors to the start of antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to fight infections‚ often bacterial‚ that invade the human body. There has been countless of people saved and made healthy again by the use of antibiotics‚ namely penicillin. Fleming’s scientific breakthrough saved numerous lives during and following D-Day. Without
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We are not alone. Alexander Rousseau. A man with questionable driving skills. He waits tables everyday from 9-5 only to hate it and come back to it. He was tall‚ moderately good looking with slicked back brown hair and brown eyes. He was lean and frail and looked like a shadow at times. 13th September 2017 They watch from afar. The other ones. Not necessarily those who are superior but the one who came before. They watch from afar. . . . It was just another day at the restaurant. 50 covers
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Alexander the Great was one of the best generals the world has ever seen. His determination helped him spread the Greek culture (also called Hellenism) throughout his empire. In a short thirteen years‚ Alexander conquered the Persians and controlled one of the biggest empires in history. Lead by his fathers prejudice against the Persians and notorious temperament has lead many historians to wonder‚ was Alexander really great? Alexander’s first battle was with the Persians at Granicus River
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Alexander the Great by Winthrop Lindsay Adams‚ a history professor at the University of Utah‚ showcases the life of Alexander the Great from his childhood through his successful conquest leading to his great legacy. Alexander III of Macedon‚ also commonly known as Alexander the Great‚ was one of the legendary Kings of the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon. In Alexander the Great‚ Adam begins the book with a clear introduction of what kingdom of Macedon was like during the period of Alexander’s father
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Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who was known for his genius battle tactics and his seemingly limitless jurisdiction among surrounding areas. Through his conquering and battling‚ he earned the name “Alexander the Great.” However‚ many believe that he didn’t live up to the name bestowed upon him. Alexander the Great was not a great ruler. Born unto a tyrant father‚ Alexander had the reputation of a cruel ruler who slaughtered people and destroyed cities. The first example of this would be
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Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his different and innovative sculptures and artwork. Alexander Calder was born in Lawnton‚ Pennsylvania on July 22‚ 1989‚ to a family of artist. His father Alexander Stirling Calder and mother Nanette Calder were both recognized artists for painting and sculptures such as the; Cure for a Really Bad Headache and Seated Nude. At a very young age‚ Alexander Calder was very talented with his hands and would build mechanical toys. At the age of 17
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Still‚ the Children Are Here “Still‚ the children are here” a documentary about a village in northeast India .The people of Sadolpara‚ a small village occupied by the Garos. A society that lives just like their ancestors did they plant their own rice to eat and store. This society is isolated living in their own world with their old ceremonies for agriculture‚ believing in tradition gods and they have a different gender role. The Garos houses are from the lush bamboo forests that surround them
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Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 which was the first antibiotic that fights bacteria. During the 1900’s pneumonia was one of the leading killers in America prior to the discovery of penicillin. Penicillin is important as it prevents previous life-threatening infections like pneumonia‚ blood infection‚ meningitis‚ and strep throat. In addition‚ because of penicillin‚ several amputations‚ and deaths (due to infection) during the second world war decreased. Many people have benefited
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