Chapter 1 Preliminaries Questions for Review 1. It is often said that a good theory is one that can be refuted by an empirical‚ data-oriented study. Explain why a theory that cannot be evaluated empirically is not a good theory. A theory is useful only if it succeeds in explaining and predicting the phenomena it was intended to explain. If a theory cannot be evaluated or tested by comparing its predictions to known facts and data‚ then we have no idea whether the theory is valid. If
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A Project report On A study to understand market acceptability of Pepsi Atom In partial fulfilment of the requirements of Master of Management Studies Conducted by University of Mumbai “A study to understand market acceptability of Pepsi Atom” under the guidance of Prof. Rajesh Vyas in partial fulfillment of the requirement of Masters of Management Studies by University of Mumbai for the academic year 2012 – 2014. _______________ Prof. Rajesh Vyas Project Guide
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Between microeconomics and macroeconomics. Identify each of the following topics as being part of microeconomics or macroeconomics‚ and state your reason why: 20 Marks (2 Marks each) a. the impact of an increase in consumer income on the purchase of luxury automobiles Answer to A. Microeconomics because it looks at economic problems faced by individual within the overall economy. b. the effect of a change in the price of Coke on the purchase of Pepsi Answer to B. Microeconomics because
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C ASE 3 PEPSI ONE INTRODUCTION On June 30‚ 1998‚ PepsiCo shocked the beverage industry with its introduction of a revolutionary new sugarfree cola with no aftertaste. Within one hour of FDA approval of acesulfame potassium (ace K)‚ the main sweetening ingredient‚ the launch of Pepsi One was announced. Samples of the new drink were in the hands of reporters and bottlers within hours. How was PepsiCo able to formulate a new core brand so quickly? The answer is that Pepsi is no longer an American
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European macroeconomists: • High unemployment • Growth of income per person • Common currency How can European Unemployment be Reduced? There is still disagreement about the causes of high European unemployment: * Politicians often blame macroeconomic policy. * Most economists believe‚ however‚ that the source of the problem is labour market institutions. * Some economists point to what they call labour market rigidities. * Other economists point to the fact that unemployment is
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Practice Test # 3 Useful formulas/expressions: (1) MPC = ∆ C / ∆ DI or ∆ C / ∆ YD & MPC + MPS = 1 (2) Exp. Multiplier = 1/(1-MPC) ∆GDP = Exp Mult. * ∆AE (3) Δ AE = Δ Income * MPC (4) DD Multiplier = 1/rrr ∆DD = DD Mult. * ∆Reserves Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Long-run full-employment equilibrium assumes: a. a downward-sloping production function. b. a downward-sloping long-run supply curve (LRAS)
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Executive Summary The soft drink industry in India has two major players‚ Pepsi and Coke. Besides these there are some local players at different market‚ operating with different market share. But they are not a big threat to the market share of either Pepsi or Coke. However as of now the two big names in cola industry are only two top U.S. players Pepsi and Coke and the fight for acquiring the market is always going between these two players and the Cola industry has along seen a COLD WAR
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Microeconomics study guide Chapter 6 Notes: Firms and Production A firm converts inputs into outputs What firms want: 1. Profit : π = R - C 2. efficient production to maximize π -efficient production alone is not sufficient to ensure a firm’s π is maximized How they are organized 1. information exchange 2. incentives for workers Production Function q = f(L‚K) relationship b/w quantities of inputs used & max quantity of output that can be produced given current knowledge about
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Volkswagen is one of the few major car makers that doesn’t already have a hybrid on the road. It will be a new market. Volkswagen Group also come out with all-electric Audi sports car‚ the E-Tron‚ in 2012. Example‚ that is a comparison between Honda Jazz vs Volkswagen Up‚ the price is almost the same ‚value start from $14‚990‚ two also hybrid car ‚if one of the car raise up the price the another car will also raise up the price‚ that is because it is the same type car and if one of the car raise up the
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2014 Movies vs Literature People often read book or watch movies for entertainment in their spare time. Since movies have been invented‚ the use of book has been declined very much. Movies are a better medium form of storytelling than literature. A film present series of action‚ emotion‚ and brings audience into the story in a much more lively way than reading books can produce. Films are also more time convenient and enjoyable. Visually‚ movies are more appealing than literature. A full page
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