following table sets out Tom’s total product schedule. Labor (students) Total Products (pineapples/per day) 0 0 1 100 2 220 3 300 4 360 5 400 6 420 7 430 1. Calculate the marginal product of the third student; 2. Calculate the average product of three students; 3. Over what numbers of students does marginal product increase? 4. When marginal product increases‚ compare average product and marginal product. Two: (10 points) Tulip growing is a perfectly competitive
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BASIC ECONOMIC PROBLEM Scarcity is one of the most basic economic problem that we faced. Why we run into scarcity because we are in a society with unlimited wants‚ but limited resources. Therefore‚ we have to choose‚ to make trade-offs. We have to efficiently allocate resources‚ and we have to do those things because resources are limited and cannot meet our own unlimited demands. Choice and opportunity cost are two basic concepts in economics. Because of scarcity‚ consumers‚ businesses and governments
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ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF PAKISTAN Outline 1. Economy of Pakistan is in serious crises. 2. Political instability is the major cause along with many others. 3. In Pakistan‚ the system of taxes does not work well. 4. Corruption and bribery of the government officials hinder smooth functioning. 5. Pakistan is rich in natural resources but poor in managing and utilizing these. 6. Foreign exchange has always been a major problem of Pakistan. 7. The population growth rate adds
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This essay will explain the fundamental economic problem in Hospitality Industry at Restaurant Sector. It will also discuss about the determinant of demand and supply in Restaurants. The central economic problem is scarcity. This problem applies around the world. According to Sloman‚ Norris & Garratt (2010‚ p.5) “scarcity is the excess of human wants over what can actually be produced to fulfil these wants”. It means human wants are virtually limited. Every country can only produce limited quantity
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CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION‚ ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data gathered out of the instruments used in the study‚ and is presented according to the specific problem sited in chapter 1 and should present the answer to the test of the hypotheses. The result of the study is presented using the tabular presentations (use of statistical table)‚ graphical presentation (use of graphs)‚ and textual presentations (use of statements or sentences)
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Answers: Section A: The Market System Chapter 1 (a) In all of the photographs goods are being traded. In A‚ people are buying goods from market traders in a souq. In B‚ goods are being sold by auction. In C‚ shoppers are buying goods from a supermarket. And finally‚ in D‚ cars are being bought at a car lot. (b) In C‚ shoppers queuing at a checkout will pay the price that is displayed on the labels of products (or at the point of sale). Shoppers will either pay the price shown or choose not
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Problem Set 4 Complete all questions listed below. Clearly label your answers. 1. What determines whether a financial asset is included in the M1 money supply? Why are interest-earning checkable deposits included in M1‚ whereas interest-earning savings accounts and Treasury bills are not? If the financial asset can be turned into real money fast. Intrest earning checkable deposits are included because they can be converted quickly into paper money. Intrest earning savings accounts and treasury
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market? Equilibrium price is $20 and the quantity is 3 units. 8-4 Candy Bars Market a. In the accompanying diagram (which represents the market for chocolate candy bars)‚ the initial equilibrium is at the intersection of S1 and D1. Circle the new equilibrium if there is an increase in cocoa prices. b. In the same diagram‚ the initial equilibrium is at the intersection of S1 and D1. Circle the new equilibrium if there is rapid economic growth. 8-6 Valentine’s Day On Valentine’s Day‚ the price
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10 Economic Problems of the Philippines 1. Over-dependence on Global Economy The growth of the Philippines economy drastically slowed to just 3.6% in the first three quarters of 2011‚ which is significantly less than the 7%-8% growth targeted by administration’s Philippine Development Plan (PDP). Though the slowdown may have been due to the ongoing global crisis‚ it was markedly slower in comparison to other South-East Asian neighbors. Economic performance figures indicated a contraction
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Economics Chapter 7: Market Structures Study Guide Chaplain Ron McCants‚ Teacher True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ____ 1. Perfect competition requires a market structure with freedom for firms to enter or leave the market. ____ 2. Oligopoly is a market structure with one very large firm. ____ 3. A government monopoly is a monopoly based on ownership or control of a manufacturing method or process. ____ 4. The Clayton Antitrust Act was the first
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