Discussion Section Principles of Microeconomics Suggested Answers for Problem Set #1 Professor Scholz 1) Portray the following hypothetical data on a two-variable diagram: Enrollment Data: Nowhere U Academic Year 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Total Enrollment 3000 3100 3200 3300 3400 Enrollment in Economics Courses 300 325 350 375 400 Measure the slope of the resulting line‚ give an algebraic representation of the line‚ and explain what the slope means. Answer: Find the slope of
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strength usually falls into one of two headings: • Cost advantage • Differentiation By applying these strengths in either a broad or narrow or narrow scope‚ three generic strategies result: • Cost leadership • Differentiation • Focus These strategies are applied at business unit level. They are called generic strategies because they are not firm or industry dependant. Cost Leadership: This generic strategy calls for being the low cost producer in an industry for a given level of quantity
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arm and need to be able to withstand some punishment. Costs would be just the opposite of several of these‚ but would also include lack of a good warranty‚ or not being able to find a place that can service the time-piece. (“Top Reasons You Want A Nice Watch”‚ A. Adams‚ 2011.) A weight loss diet can boost self-esteem‚ energy levels‚ desirability to those you wish to attract. Good health‚ though. Is the greatest benefit of a weight loss diet. Costs could be the difficulty level of being able to stick
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reality of the different lifestyle college has to offer. The cost of college can become pricey between tuition‚ books‚ as well as living expenses. In addition‚ college offers a more advanced social environment than high school and you’re fairly responsible for transportation in college whereas in high school they provide transportation. Firstly‚ the cost of college can become extremely expensive compared to high school due to the cost of living‚ student tuition‚ and the unseen book expenses. Unlike
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The Cost For Pursuing In Higher Education College isn’t for everybody. For those who have already completed and graduated from high school‚ one of the major decisions that they will have to make in life is to whether continue on and pursue a higher education‚ which means going to a college or university‚ or to just go straight into the working force and start working. After high school‚ there are actually numerous of things a person can do. Different people will have different choices of their own
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historical cost accounting still widely and continuously to be used by most companies in their accounting. Conversely‚ reporting current cost in accounting are recommended rather than historical cost as it is the fair value reported in the current year would be beneficial to the firm and the shareholders of the company. 2.0 Historical Cost Accounting and Benefits of Current Cost 2.1 Introduction to Historical Cost‚ Disadvantages and Advantages of Historical Cost The historical cost accounting is
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Agency Costs of Free Cash Flow‚ Corporate Finance‚ and Takeovers Michael C. Jensen Harvard Business School MJensen@hbs.edu Abstract The interests and incentives of managers and shareholders conflict over such issues as the optimal size of the firm and the payment of cash to shareholders. These conflicts are especially severe in firms with large free cash flows—more cash than profitable investment opportunities. The theory developed here explains 1) the benefits of debt in reducing agency
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The Cost of Absenteeism Any company’s successful operation depends in large part on the attendance of its employees. Unnecessary or unexcused absences affect company operations. Some absences are unavoidable. Others are worth taking steps to control. Absenteeism costs companies more money every year. Can you figure out what absenteeism costs your company in any given month? Can you multiply that by 12 to see what it costs in a year? Remember‚ this isn’t taking into account the cost of replacing
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Fixed Costs‚ Variable costs‚ and Break Even Point Elizabeth Gaud HSM /260 August 21‚ 2011 Stephanie Koontz Fixed Costs‚ Variable costs‚ and Break Even Point Exercise 10.1 Recompute fixed costs‚ variable costs‚ and the BEP. What are the variable costs? What are the fixed costs? How many meals will the WHDM program need to provide during the fiscal year to reach the BEP? How much profit will the program earn if it completes its 45‚000-meal contract with the City of Westchester? Answer:
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Cost Segregation is the use of accelerated depreciation methods on certain assets in order to increase depreciation expense‚ which lowers taxable income and therefor increases cash flow. For this cost recovery system‚ it is procedure to classify components of property‚ for example a building‚ into different categories‚ and depreciate them accordingly. According to the Journal of Accountancy (journalofaccountancy.com‚ cost segregation begins at the time of purchase. At this time‚ the client who
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