Chapter 1: Limits‚ Alternatives and Choices The fundamental economic problem Scarcity: – The basic economic problem arises because resources are limited‚ but human wants are unlimited. – Scarcity. . . means that society has limited resources and therefore cannot produce all the goods and services people wish to have. What is economics? • Economics is the study of how individuals and economies deal with the fundamental problem of scarcity. • Scarcity forces individuals‚ firms
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Because MEPD‚ a self-contained division of SMA‚ achieved a profitable operating margin of 6.5% in 1990‚ is seems clear that they have survived an industry shakeout in the micro-electronic and telecommunications market. However‚ this is short of their targeted goal of 25-30%‚ which they achieved just five years earlier (see Appendix 1). This mediocre performance is the result not only of an industry downturn but also profound organizational and structural problems at MEPD. Due to increased competitiveness
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Specifications of stone powder mill： 1.High efficiency‚ large grinding ratio 2.Easy maintenance and operation 3.low investment—micro powder mill 4.long service life Features of stone powder mill in Shanghai clirik Machinery Co.‚ Ltd.: 1. High-efficiency and low consumption With the same end-products fineness and motor power‚ its output is over 1 time of that of Jet Mill‚ Mix Mill‚ and Ball Mill. 2. Easy-damaged parts with longer working life The grinding roll and ring are made
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Micro Fridge: Case Study:- 1. Central Issue: a) How to produce? b) For whom to produce? c) If he should go with the Sanyo offer? d) If he should only use distributors to supply his product to the market or go with house accounts? e) How much should be the cost of the micro fridge that could fetch him decent % of profit. 2. Objectives to be achieved: a) To be able to introduce the micro fridge the market with $50000 capital. b) To convince the dormitories
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The bible verses I have chosen that relate to economics consist of Luke 19:1-10. In these verses are the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector and his confrontation with Jesus. These verses basically explain how tax collectors are known for robbing the people when they go around collecting from the poor. Yet in this certain situation Zacchaeus had climbed a tree in order to get a good view of Jesus walking by. Jesus noticed him and introduced himself to Zacchaeus and asked if he can visit his home
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Introduction Knowing your business-level and corporate-level strategy can maximize the life of your organization. The business-level strategy focus on creating a value offering that is appealing to consumers while also being cost-effective. The business-level strategies determine who they will serve‚ what product or service will meet the needs of their targeted customers‚ and how they will keep their customers satisfied (Harvard‚ 2012). Corporate-level strategies help drive an organization and
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Environment: More or less‚ every economic factor has an effect on the operations of Apple Inc. These may include; current economic situation (boom‚ recession‚ etc.)‚ credit terms‚ inflation or deflation‚ strictness of interest rates‚ unemployment levels‚ stability of exchange rates‚ stock exchange trend‚ etc. Apple’s business can be affected by all these factors either positively or negatively. For example‚ during the inflation periods in the United States of America‚ the purchasing power of the
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Microbiology Lab Quiz #2 Study Guide Exercise 9 -- The Gram Stain Compare and contrast simple and differential staining techniques. Simple Staining Simple staining is useful in determining the basic morphology of an organism. Simple staining involves only one reagent i.e. crystal violet‚ basic fuchsin‚ or methylene blue. Simple dyes used to stain bacteria have a positive charge cationic (+)‚ therefore‚ they are attracted to the bacteria that are usually negatively charged anionic (-) Depends
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Concepts in Macroeconomic Analysis Stock and Flow Variables Stock: quantity of a variable at a point in time. Eg: Capital stock‚ money supply‚ unemployment level‚ foreign exchange reserve‚ etc. Flow: quantity expressed for a period of time. Eg: GDP‚ inflation‚ exports‚ consumption‚ etc. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Aggregate Demand: sum of demands for all consumer goods and services and for capital goods – Sum of consumption‚ investment‚ government expenditure and
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1.0 Introduction AirAsia (AA) is a renowned low cost carrier that offers short and long haul flights based in Malaysia. AA has expanded rapidly since 2001 and has been awarded as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline in 2008‚ 2009‚ and 2010. One of the reasons for their success is by their strategy formulation‚ implementation‚ and control over the macroenvironment‚ discussed in this report‚ in terms of political‚ economic‚ social‚ technological‚ and natural forces‚ by turning risks into opportunities
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