Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: a. Why are manufacturers’ new orders, nondefense capital goods,

a. Why are manufacturers’ new orders, nondefense capital goods, an appropriate leading indicator? b. Why is the index of industrial production an appropriate coincident indicator? c. Why is the averag...

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Q: Discuss some of the important criticisms of the forecasting ability of the

Discuss some of the important criticisms of the forecasting ability of the leading economic indicators.

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Q: The compound growth rate is frequently used to forecast various quantities (

The compound growth rate is frequently used to forecast various quantities (sales, profits, and so on). Do you believe this is a good method? Should any cautions be exercised in making such projection...

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Q: Describe projections that use either moving averages or exponential smoothing. Under

Describe projections that use either moving averages or exponential smoothing. Under what conditions can these techniques be used? Which of the two appears to be the more useful?

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Q: Joy’s Frozen Yogurt shops have enjoyed rapid growth in northeastern states in

Joy’s Frozen Yogurt shops have enjoyed rapid growth in northeastern states in recent years. From the analysis of Joy’s various outlets, it was found that the demand curve follows this pattern: Q = 200...

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Q: How do econometric models differ from “naive” projection methods?

How do econometric models differ from “naive” projection methods? Is it always advisable to use the former in forecasting?

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Q: List the key non price factors that influence demand and supply.

List the key non price factors that influence demand and supply.

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Q: Following are examples of typical economic decisions made by the managers of

Following are examples of typical economic decisions made by the managers of a firm. Determine whether each is an example of what, how, or for whom. a. Should the company make its own spare parts or...

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Q: Manhattan was allegedly purchased from Native Americans in 1626 for $24

Manhattan was allegedly purchased from Native Americans in 1626 for $24. If the sellers had invested this sum at a 6 percent interest rate compounded semiannually, how much would it amount to today?

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Q: Why is it unlikely that a firm would sell at a price

Why is it unlikely that a firm would sell at a price and quantity where its demand curve is price inelastic?

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