1. Consider a personal computer market with two firms‚ X and Y. Suppose that Firm X and Y have the following total cost function: TCX=10QXTCY=10QY . The market is given by P=100-QX-QY. (a) Calculate the Cournot equilibrium outputs of firm X and Y in this market. (b) Calculate their market price in the Cournot equilibrium. (c) Calculate their profits in the Cournot equilibrium. (d) Suppose that firm X is considering implementing a proprietary technology they have developed. The onetime sunk cost
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HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT The nature versus nurture controversy— that is‚ how much of our behavior is due to inherited factors and how much to environmental factors Heredity is the passing of traits to offspring (from its parent or ancestors). Biology affects behavior also through mechanisms of heredity regulated by genetic principles. Researchers in the field called behavioral genetics study‚ through both family and twin studies‚ the way in which genetic factors affect behavioral traits. In family
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Protecting and Preserving Our Environment Our planet Earth is dying. This is a fact that we are experiencing‚ caused by our own behaviors. The term “dying’’ is true‚ because our lifestyle is causing serious damage to the environment and might lead to the termination of humanity if those actions are not stopped. We all share a role in protecting and preserving our environment because it is the primary and the only place for us to live and develop new generations. We all are consumers‚ but there
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MARKETING ENVIRONMENT Introduction Marketing does not occur in a vacuum. The marketing environment consists of external forces that directly and/or indirectly impact the organization. Changes in the environment create opportunities and threats for the organizations. Definition: ▪ A company’s marketing environment consists of the actors and forces outside marketing that affect the marketing management’s ability to develop and maintain successful relationship with its target markets
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WELCOME TO VIRTUAL REALITY Virtual Reality‚ (2013) Contents 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………3 2. Research Summary………………………………………………………………………3 2.1 Immersive Virtual Environment Technology CAVE………………………………4 2.2 Semi Immersive Systems Powerwall………………………………………………..5 2.3 Characteristics…………………………………………………………………………..5 2.4 Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………..5 3. Comparison System Characteristics…………………………………………………
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Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Raman spectroscopy is a micro-analytical method that showed many advantages in analysis of cultural heritage materials. It is a form of vibrational spectroscopy that allows the identification of particles in homogeneous materials in the micron order. The identification is employed on the basis of the molecular vibrational spectra of samples‚ obtained by excitation with visible laser light. In micro-Raman spectroscopy‚ the laser beam is focused by means of a microscope
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DOES RAGGING DEVELOPS FRIENDSHIP? INTRODUCTION The word rag – means torn clothes. Due to some or other reasons‚ we have cultivated an environment‚ where some students believe that they are seniors and therefore they have the right to be respected. There is a false sense of hierarchy‚ particularly in Indian mindset. There are false notions of superiority. It is a fact that this kind of ego or hierarchy is destructive at all levels. A person today wont respect his teacher or his parents‚ if he/ she
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conversion’ to protect not only the natural environment but also the human quality of life. Pope John-Paul II‚ “Life and nature are similar concepts because nature is the study of how life acts and interacts within the circle of existence”. When we take the time to examine the beauty of the world around us‚ we are able to see parallels within our own lives. One who is attuned with nature is attuned with the practice of living. However our beautiful and natural environment has come under threat‚ there is undeniable
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Assessment activity front sheet Assignment Title: Business Environment Unit: 1 Title: Business Environment Purpose: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of different organisations‚ the influence of stakeholders and the relationship between businesses and the local‚ national and global environment. Learning Outcomes: LO1: understand the organisational purposes of businesses LO2: understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate Activities: * Purposes
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Ways to Protect the Environment One of the biggest problems in our environment today is pollution. It is very important for us to protect the environment. A healthy environment also makes a healthy lifestyle for humans. There are three easy ways to protect the environment: conserving water‚ recycling‚ and saving energy. Making small changes in what we do every day can help protect the environment. Water is an important source that humans and other living things can not live without. Because some
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