Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: Two similar surgeries, breast reconstruction and breast augmentation, have different

Two similar surgeries, breast reconstruction and breast augmentation, have different prices. Breast augmentation is cosmetic surgery not covered by health insurance. Patients who want the surgery must...

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Q: All of the following provide a motive for vertical agreements EXCEPT

All of the following provide a motive for vertical agreements EXCEPT a. effective execution of price discrimination b. elimination of free-riding among retailers c. quality control d. diversification...

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Q: One of the basic functions of the budgeting process is a

One of the basic functions of the budgeting process is a. assigning decision rights. b. transferring information. c. evaluating managerial performance. d. implementing structural change.

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Q: When Kraft recently bid $16.7 billion for Cadbury,

When Kraft recently bid $16.7 billion for Cadbury, Cadbury’s market value rose, but Kraft’s market value fell by more. What does this tell you about the value-creating potential of the deal?

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Q: How will commercial airlines respond to the threat of new $27

How will commercial airlines respond to the threat of new $27,500 fines for keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours? What inefficiency will this create?

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Q: The U.S. government subsidizes flood insurance because those who

The U.S. government subsidizes flood insurance because those who want to buy it live in the flood plain and cannot get it at reasonable rates. What inefficiency does this create?

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Q: In 2013, France’s labor unions won a case against Sephora to

In 2013, France’s labor unions won a case against Sephora to prevent the retailer from staying open late, and forcing its workers to work “antisocial hours”. The cosmetic store does about 20 percent o...

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Q: Because of the housing bubble, many houses are now selling for

Because of the housing bubble, many houses are now selling for much less than their selling price just two to three years ago. There is evidence that homeowners with virtually identical houses tend to...

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Q: The expression “3/10, net 45” means that

The expression “3/10, net 45” means that the customers receive a 3% discount if they pay within 10 days; otherwise, they must pay in full within 45 days. What would the seller’s cost of capital have t...

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Q: Students doing poorly in courses often consider dropping the courses. Many

Students doing poorly in courses often consider dropping the courses. Many universities will offer a refund before a certain date. Should this affect a student’s drop decision?

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