__ 1. Economics may best be defined as the: A. interaction between macro and micro considerations. B. social science concerned with how individuals‚ institutions‚ and society make optimal choices under conditions of scarcity. C. empirical testing of value judgments through the use of logic. D. use of policy to refute facts and hypotheses. 2. The scarcity problem: A. persists only because countries have failed to achieve continuous full employment. B. persists because economic wants exceed
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GROUP 3 ECONOMICS Standard and Higher Level INTRODUCTION The study of economics from an individual‚ a firm‚ a business‚ governmental and international perspectives are being increasingly important today. In the world of continuing globalization and technological developments‚ decisions made today by an individual or society can have a multiplier effects on other businesses and countries. Therefore‚ there is a need for an understanding of human experience and behaviour made in the economic environment
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Introduction to Managerial Economics Managerial economics (sometimes referred to as business economics) is a branch of economics that applies microeconomic analysis to decision methods of businesses or other management units. As such‚ it bridges economic theory and economics in practice. It draws heavily from quantitative techniques such as regression analysis and correlation‚ Lagrangian calculus (linear). If there is a unifying theme that runs through most of managerial economics it is the attempt to optimize business
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Economics is the study of social behavior guiding in the allocation of scarce resources to meet the unlimited needs and desires of the individual members of a given society. Economics seeks to understand how those individuals interact within the social structure to address key questions about the production and exchange of goods and services. First‚ how are individual needs and desires communicated such that the correct mix of goods and services become available? Second‚ how does a society provide
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UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ECN 213 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS COURSE OUTLINE SUMMER - 2010 LECTURER: Roger Rogers E-mail: rogers.roger@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Managerial Economics provides a foundation of economic understanding for use in managerial decision-making. Both microeconomic and macroeconomic relations have implications for this decision-making process. Since the demand for a firm’s products plays a major role in determining its
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budgets. 3. The costs of direct materials are classified as: A. Choice A B. Choice B C. Choice C D. Choice D 4. The three basic elements of manufacturing cost are direct materials‚ direct labor‚ and: A. cost of goods manufactured. B. cost of goods sold. C. work in process. D. manufacturing overhead. 5. 25. Prime cost consists of direct materials combined with: A. direct labor. B. manufacturing overhead. C. indirect materials. D. cost of goods manufactured.
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A.P. Economics - Test #6 Review Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ ___ 1. A monopolistically competitive firm has a downward-sloping demand curve for its product‚ primarily because: A) there exist no barriers to entry or exit in the long run. B) there are many sellers in the industry. C) the firm sells a product distinct from products sold by competing firms. D) the price is greater than the marginal revenue. ___ 2. Which of the following is most likely to be observed when firms
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Chapter 1: What Is Economics? Overview As you read this chapter‚ look for answers to the following questions: • What is "scarcity" and why must all societies deal with it? • Why is economics sometimes called "the study of scarcity and choice"? • What are trade-offs and opportunity costs? • Why should everyone understand basic economics? • What are the factors of production? • How do different economic systems solve the problem of scarcity? Scarcity One discovery you have made
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KEY CONCEPTS • managerial economics • theory of the firm • expected value maximization • value of the firm • present value • optimize • satisfice • business profit • normal rate of return • economic profit • profit margin • return on stockholders’ equity • frictional profit theory • monopoly profit theory • innovation profit theory • compensatory profit theory Managers‚ Profits‚ and Markets Chapter 1 How Is Managerial Economics Useful? • Evaluating Choice Alternatives • Identify ways
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Fixed Costs‚ Variable costs‚ and Break Even Point Elizabeth Gaud HSM /260 August 21‚ 2011 Stephanie Koontz Fixed Costs‚ Variable costs‚ and Break Even Point Exercise 10.1 Recompute fixed costs‚ variable costs‚ and the BEP. What are the variable costs? What are the fixed costs? How many meals will the WHDM program need to provide during the fiscal year to reach the BEP? How much profit will the program earn if it completes its 45‚000-meal contract with the City of Westchester? Answer:
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