Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Accounting and Finance AF1605 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS Course Outline First Semester 2013/2014 Subject Code: AF1605 Subject Title: Introduction to Economics Mode of Study: Lecture Tutorial 28 hours 14 hours Assessment: Coursework Final Examination 50% 50% Minimum Pass Grade: Coursework Final Examination D D Subject Lecturers Dr Y.C. Chan Dr Vincent Mok Office: M853 Office: M844 Phone: 27667118
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Violence in High Schools Columbine High School‚ April 20‚ 1999 was the scene of a massacre‚ but in wake of this massacre America experienced an epiphany. Tragically‚ this was not the last we would here about crimes of a similar nature to this one. From 1996 to 2000 an unprecedented slew of violence occurred. There were twelve incidents which received national coverage and left many millions more questioning what happened‚ what went wrong‚ where did this come from. This clearly marked the social
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success‚ it is easy to see why so much pressure is put on these students. Could today’s society be putting too much pressure on teens? When does all this studying and hard work become too much and start to have a negative effect with the student? Introduction Lucy wakes up in the morning to the sound of her alarm clock and groans‚ “Just five more minutes‚ please.” It was the beginning to another long day. Lucy got dressed‚ ate breakfast and rushed off to school. She rushes into the classroom just before
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PROJECT On How people (contributors) have found solutions to challenges they have faced‚ and how they practiced “designing solutions” By studying a contributor case Prepared By Bhavik Shah Steven Paul Jobs (1955 to 2011) Introduction: Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs (February 24‚ 1955 – October 5‚ 2011) was an American businessman‚ designer and inventor. He is best known as the co-founder‚ chairman‚ and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Occupation: Co-founder‚ Chairman and CEO
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"Managerial decisions are an important cog in the working wheel of an organisation. The success or failure of a business is contingent upon the decisions taken by managers. Increasing complexity in the business world has spewed forth greater challenges for managers. Today‚ no business decision is bereft of influences from areas other than the economy. Decisions pertinent to production and marketing of goods are shaped with a view of the world both inside as well as outside the economy. Rapid changes
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chapter 1. introduction to managerial economics 1. what is managerial economics? Managerial economics = the science of directing scarce resources to manage effectively → each needs to understand how they can influence the demand through price and advertising‚ what is the best organizational architecture and how to compete Differences between ‘new’ and ‘old’ economy * Network effects in demand = the benefit provided to any user depends on the
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Download the original attachment (1) Economics for Engineers - Introduction Our Country has reached 65th yr of its glorious existence as the defender of a great legacy of professional integrity‚ independence and excellence. To preserve it for posterity is our duty – ‘ The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives an faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust’ – rightfully said by the 35th American President – John F. Kennedy. The days of generalists
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Managerial Economics Course Assessment 1 Transaction Cost of Economics (TCE) theory is to explain a firm’s structure and TCE’s key features are the determinants of the level of vertical integration. The process that begins with the acquisition of raw materials and ends with the distribution and sale of finished goods and services is known as the vertical chain[i]. A central issue in business strategy is how to organize the vertical chain. TCE‚ which was first contended by Coase in 1937 and developed
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In this paper we shall focus first on the key characteristics of TCE (transactions cost economics) giving a theoretical introduction of its concepts. We will then analyze the vertical boundaries of Ross & C‚ the company I currently work for‚ and we will see how they evolved during the years. The discussion will concern the “to buy or to make” dilemma applied to the real case of the sales force. We will in fact show the transition from the sale force as outside agents (to buy) to the sale force
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TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS Chapter 1: What is Economics about? 1.1 • Economic Problem: how a society can satisfy the unlimited wants with the limited resources available. • Opportunity Cost: represents the cost of satisfying one want over an alternative want. Also known as economic cost/real cost. • Wants: are the material desires of individuals or the community. They provide utility/satisfaction/pleasure when consumed. ○ Needs: are wants‚ but are basic necessities
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