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The X-Corporation produces a good (called X) that is a normal good. Its competitor, Y-Corp., makes a substitute good that it markets under the name Y. Good Y is an inferior good. (LO1) a. How will the demand for good X change if consumer incomes decrease? b. How will the demand for good Y change if ...
Coursepivot March 13, 2023 02:11
a Explanation Goods for which changes in consumption(or demand) are positively related to changes in income are said to be normal goods. If the given commodity is a normal good, (View full solution)
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Last year, MedSupplies—a national supplier of medical devices—posted its first loss in six years.
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Economics
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Last year, MedSupplies—a national supplier of medical devices—posted its first loss in six years. The loss was a surprise to investors since the industry as a whole has been growing. Analysts have reached a consensus that at least part of the blame for the loss falls on Heidi Stevens, the national s...
Coursepivot March 11, 2023 16:09
Explanation Point A in the graph indicates the breakeven point. That is, total sales revenue is equal to total sales force salary. Person S chose a point where total benefits (View full solution)
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Two months ago, the owner of a car dealership (and a current football star) significantly changed his sales manager’s compensation plan. Under the old plan, the manager was paid a salary of $6,000 per month; under the new plan, she receives 2 percent of the sales price of each car sold. During the p...
Coursepivot March 11, 2023 16:08
Explanation The new incentive plan of receiving a percentage amount of the sales price has only escalated the car sales without rising profitability or returns. Since Manager M is receiving (View full solution)
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Economics
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Recently, European Union (EU) governments approved a five-year EU trade protection against grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) from Russia, Japan, China, South Korea, and the United States. The protection would consist of minimum import prices on shipments of GOES from any of the five listed coun...
Coursepivot March 11, 2023 16:06
Explanation Consumer-producer rivalry exists because of the difference in interests of consumers and producers. Consumers try to negotiate for lower prices while producers negotiate for higher prices. Transformer manufacturers need (View full solution)
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It is estimated that over 100,000 students will apply to the top 30 MBA programs in the United
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Economics
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It is estimated that over 100,000 students will apply to the top 30 MBA programs in the United States this year. (LO1, LO3, LO5, LO7) a. Using the concept of net present value and opportunity cost, explain when it is rational for an individual to pursue an MBA degree. b. What would you expect to hap...
Coursepivot March 11, 2023 16:03
a Explanation Net Present Value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the value of cash outflows (expenditure incurred) during a given period. It is (View full solution)
