BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Master of Science Degree examination Specimen Exam Paper 2005-2006 EC5002: Modelling Financial Decisions and Markets EC5030: Introduction to Quantitative Methods Time allowed: 1.5 hours Answer all of question 1 and at least two other questions 1. COMPULSORY Provide brief answers to all the following: (a) A sample of 20 observations corresponding to the model: Y = + X + u‚ gave the P P P following data: (X X)2 = 215:4‚ (Y Y )2 = 86:9‚ and (X X)(Y Y ) = 106:04. Estimate . (5 marks)
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Name: Ravi Motilal Sahu Designation: Asst. Prof. Institution: Shri HVPM’s College of Engg. & Tech. – Amravati ------------------------------------------------- Title: Consumer Behavior and Decision making process in Rural Market Executive Summary: Several Indian‚ European & U.S. multinational firms have been making inroads into the rural India for years. Companies such as Unilever‚ P&G‚ Godrej‚ Marico‚ Phillips and Nestle have long been known to India’s rustic consumers. Among U
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Differentiating Between Market Structures ECO/365 Differentiating Between Market Structures Today’s firms operate within various environments that economists refer to as market structures. These market structures forge each firm’s operational foundation‚ which essentially lays the groundwork to facilitate competitive marketing strategies. The factors that bolster a firm’s marketing tactics are vital is sustaining profitability as well as solidifying longevity within a particular industry
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BIOS255 WEEK 1 Lab: #6 Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Output LABORATORY REPORT Activity 6: Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Output Name: Instructor: Date: 1/9/2014 PREDICTIONS 1. During exercise: heart rate will increase 2: During exercise: SV will increase 3. During exercise: CO will increase MATERIALS AND METHODS 1. Dependent Variable: EDV‚ ESV‚ cardiac cycle length 2. Independent Variable: level of physical activity 3. Controlled Variables: age‚ weight‚ height
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Session 1 exercises Dr. Johannes Fichtinger 1 Pricing strategy for a monopolist A company produces a single product. The price of this product depends only on the quantity produced. If only one item is offered to the market‚ the company can charge a price of £1000. For each additional item offered to the market‚ the company has to lower the price by £10 in order to be able to sell it. (a) Define all relevant variables of the problem‚ a possible objective and the constraints of the problem.
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Compare and contrast CAPM and APT? Capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and arbitrage pricing theory (APT) are both methods of assessing an investment’s risk in relation to its potential reward and whether the potential investment yield is worthwhile. CAPM developed by Sharpe 1964. The basic theory behind this model is that investor needs to be compensated for Time Value of Money and the risk that they are taking. The time value of money is represented by the risk-free (rf) rate in
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Case No.07 – Nokia’s pricing strategy Nokia is one brand name that inspires all those who are into the mobile culture. Of the entire brand that touches our lives‚ Nokia stand s out significantly. It has taken mobility a step forward by creating products with continuous innovations in this industry has made it imperative that every player keeps pace with changes. Nokia has been one step ahead in anticipating future market moves and strategizing accordingly. Interestingly the company prices its
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Workshop on Pricing Product Category- Water Purifier Submitted by: Group -6-Section A Manali Agarwal (026) Naval Maheshwari (033) Shikha Chhabra (046) Shubham Agrawal (050) Vineet Dahiya (060) Product Category: Water purifier India has a huge market for water purifiers. The type of purifiers available in the market are mostly UV based or RO based. Other purifying techniques include boiling water‚ using domestic candle
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NESTLE PRICING STRATEGY Price In Price strategy‚ Nestle has adopted the strategy of non-price competition. It is offering one price for NPL to all. It also keeps the check on distributors to maintain single price of NPL. It offers trade discounts to its distributors. “Price is the amount of money and/or other items with utility needed to acquire a product and utility is an attribute with potential to satisfy the wants.” A product price influences wages‚ rent‚ interests‚ and profits. Some
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Data Input and Output Essay The methods of input of data may vary consistently. For instance‚ for printed questionnaires‚ the traditional method of input implies the use of computers’ keyboard by means of which the information that is supposed to be printed in a questionnaire is input. The same method may be used for long documents‚ though this may imply the use of different software applications. For instance‚ for printed questionnaires the simplest word processors may be used‚ while long documents
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