PGPM 2008 Term I Microeconomics End Term Full marks 30 Time 2 hours 1. This question contains two parts a. In era of hyperinflation‚ what would be the appropriate strategy for firms in the airlines and automobile sector to cope up with both competitiveness in the market and rising cost 5 b. Read the following answer the following questions Textbook publishers evaluate market size
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4. Critically analyse the article chosen with reference to economics theory and concepts. Although this article gives a possible explanation of price change affected by the other market’s price ceiling‚ the idea is based on theoretical analysis which could not be applied in the real situation. There are several assumptions made to support the idea of this article‚ however some of the assumptions are precisely impractical. 1. Applying monopolist scenario on ordinary circumstances As the
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Analyzing the Monopolistic Competition of the Retail Industry Understanding the Terms Symbol = a code comprised of letters used as a unique identification of the stock 52 week High = the highest price reached during the last 52 weeks 52 week Low = the lowest price reached during the last 52 weeks Dividend = taxable payment declared by a company’s board of directors & given to its shareholders out of the company’s current/retained earnings Dividend Yield = yield
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Question Examine the possible effects of implementing a minimum wage in Malaysia from a microeconomic perspective. Abstract Minimum wages has always been a worldwide topic that is constantly argued in many countries. It has always been argued that once minimum wages is applied‚ there would not be enough competition among workers in the country. As a result‚ an important question had been brought out; who will benefits when the minimum wage rises? How is the distribution of income for poor
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Considering the elements of microeconomics‚ create a list of three (3) best practices that would benefit any small business or start-up. Explain your rationale. The element of microeconomics is every business endeavor is an exchange between a buyer and a seller. Understanding the factors that determine demand and supply is the first best practice that would benefit a small business startup. The demand reflects the willingness and ability of buyers to purchase goods and services at different prices
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MICROECONOMICS PORTFOLIO Theme:- Changi Airport authorities must promote Airlines by giving them rebates in landing charges and office rentals to increase traffic on airport. Article selected for discussion:- “Changi must extend Lifeline”‚ THE STRAITS TIMES‚ 14 November 2009 Main points in the article:- • Firstly SARS Virus hit the aviation industry in 2003 and currently economic downturn is pulling it back. • Changi Airport authorities are giving
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ECO 1101 PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS Table Of Content: Content | Page | Table of Content | 2 | Introduction | 3 | Question 1 | 4 – 5 | Question 2 | 6 | Conclusion | 7 | Appendix | 8 | Reference | 9 | Introduction: Subsidy is an incentive from the government to encourage producers to produce more. Beadshaw‚J said “the benefit of the subsidy will be split into the producer and consumer” (2001‚ p.91). On the other hand‚ subsidy meant support‚ help and protection from government
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Microeconomics Essay The supermarket industry in the UK could be described as an Oligopoly Market. Based on your research into supermarkets in the UK‚ discuss whether this market structure creates a situation that is more or less to the benefit of consumers. For many students studying abroad‚ they will go to supermarkets every week. The Supermarkets in the United Kingdom sell many different kinds of products and it is easy to find a large supermarket everywhere. There are four big and
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Aqsa Kiran Prof. Moinul Islam 7th Feb‚ 2015 Intermediate Microeconomics PPE-3100 Home Work -1 1. Suppose a teenager has $20 and likes both rap music (R) and country music (C) with a set of preferences so that U = C1/2R1/2. Suppose that the iTunes price of a rap music song is and the price of a country music song is. Find optimum levels of R and C. What is the greatest level of affordable utility (Use Lagrange method)? U = C^1/2 R ^1/2 Constrain = Pc +PR = 20 Applying Lagrange Method
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Economics Exam Notes Micro Economics DEMAND The nature of markets • A market is where buyers and sellers come together to carry out an economic transaction The law of demand • The law of demand states that “as the price of a product falls‚ the quantity demanded of the product will usually increase‚ ceteris paribus” o Ceteris paribus is an assumption that means “all other things being equal” The demand curve The non-price determinants of demand • There are many factors that determine
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