River in the 1960’s significantly drove up the federal disaster-relief programs costs. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was introduced by Congress to provide flood insurance to the public to communities which adhere to specific city planning set forth by FEMA. The program was successful at providing flood insurance at reasonable rates but it was criticized by many who believed that the program encouraged imprudent building in flood zones. We have learned that subsidies destroy wealth by allowing
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Problem Set – June 11th 1. How does our spatial representation of time constitute an element of consciousness? Jaynes outlines six essential features to consciousness in modern humans. The first is spatialization. This describes the ability to metaphorically construct abstract concepts in a spatial map. For example‚ think about human history from about 1000 AD to today. How did you conceive of this concept? Did you see a timeline running left to right‚ with bullet points for the Norman Conquest
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WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY CLASS INFORMATION & SCHEDULE FACULTY MEMBER: TERM: COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: MBA 6100 OFFICE HOURS/METHOD OF CONTACT: I. METHODOLOGY: A. Teaching Methods: Distance learning course Announcements and instructor guidance; assigned readings; homework problems‚ chapter information‚ textbook power point files‚ and case study. This course requires stable and regular access to the internet as well as students’ ability to work independently and possess functional
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Homework Problem Set 4 1. Because Q=12-2P inverse demand P = -0.5 Q+6 For “half price” case‚ P = 2.5‚ Q=7 consumer surplus = 7*(6-2.5)/2 = 12.25 For “buy one‚ get one free” case‚ when original P = 5‚ Q = 4 instead of 2‚ total benefit TB = (4+6)*4/2 = 20 On the other hand‚ payment is 2*5=10 dollars‚ so consumer surplus will be = 10 Thus “half price” gives more surplus. 2. cost minimizing manner‚ marginal product of typewriter/marginal product of word processor=rent of typewriter/rent
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Running Head: MACRO ECONOMICS Macro Economics Econ 214 Problem Set 3 Complete all questions listed below. Clearly label your answers. 1. Will increases in government spending financed by borrowing help promote a strong recovery from a severe recession. Why or why not? 2. Does fiscal policy have a strong impact on aggregate demand? Did the shift of the federal budget from deficit to surplus during the 1990s weaken aggregate demand? Did
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Problem Set 5 Complete all questions listed below. Clearly label your answers. 1. What impact will an unanticipated increase in the money supply have on the real interest rate‚ real output‚ and employment in the short run? How will expansionary monetary policy affect these factors in the long run? Explain. An unanticipated increase in the money supply will have a significant negative or positive impact on different areas of the economy. Real interest rate will decrease in the short run when money
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INTERCOASTAL ELECTRONICS BUDGETING PROCESS 1. Sales budget: 2011 December $400‚000 100‚000 300‚000 January $440‚000 110‚000 330‚000 February $484‚000 121‚000 363‚000 2012 March $532‚400 133‚100 399‚300 First Quarter $1‚456‚400 364‚100 1‚092‚300 Total sales........................ Cash sales* ...................... Sales on account† ........... *25% of total sales. †75% of total sales. 2. Cash receipts budget: 2012 January $110‚000 33‚000 270‚000 $413‚000 February $121‚000 36‚300 297‚000 $454
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Chapter 1 Number and Set FHMM1014 Mathematics I 1 Content 1.1 Real Numbers System. 1.2 Indices and Logarithm 1.3 Complex Numbers 1.4 Set FHMM1014 Mathematics I 2 1.1 Real Numbers FHMM1014 Mathematics I 3 Real Numbers • Let’s review the types of numbers that make up the real number system. FHMM1014 Mathematics I 4 Real Numbers i). Natural numbers (also called positive integers). N = {1‚ 2‚ 3‚…..} ii). Integers. Natural numbers‚ their negatives and zero. Z = {…….‚ -3‚ -2‚ -1‚ 0‚ 1‚ 2‚ 3
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Chapter 17‚ Problem B1 A. To remain comfortably within the ‘A’ range‚ the firm should avoid the lower of each scale. Fixed Charge Coverage = 3.40 – 4.30 (Scale 3.00 – 4.30) Total Debt = 55 – 65 (45 - 65) Long-Term Debt = 25 – 32 (22 – 32) B. Other factors to consider include net present value (NPV)‚ foreign tax credits‚ and the price of stock. C. Bixton must resolve the research and development‚ and foreign tax credits. The target ranges listed are suitable only for a debt shield. Lenders
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MBA-101: Business Environment Answer any three questions. Each question carries 10 marks each: 1. Explain the internal and external elements of environment effecting business. OR What is technology? Explain the impact of technology on business 2. Explain the impact of Globalization‚ Privatization & Liberalization on Indian economy. OR What is Multi National Enterprises? Explain their role in India. 3. Explain the importance Small Scale Industries. Explain the problems
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