Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: Suppose demand and supply are given by: / a

Suppose demand and supply are given by: a. Determine the equilibrium price and quantity. Show the equilibrium graphically. b. Suppose a $12 excise tax is imposed on the good. Determine the new equilib...

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Q: Use the accompanying graph to answer these questions. a.

Use the accompanying graph to answer these questions. a. Suppose demand is D and supply is S0. If a price ceiling of $6 is imposed, what are the resulting shortage and full economic price? b. Suppose...

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Q: The supply curve for product X is given by Qx s =

The supply curve for product X is given by Qx s = −380 + 20Px. a. Find the inverse supply curve. b. How much surplus do producers receive when Qx = 460? When Qx = 1,100?

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Q: Consider a market where supply and demand are given by Qx s

Consider a market where supply and demand are given by Qx s = −14 + Px and Qx d = 85 − 2Px. Suppose the government imposes a price floor of $38 and agrees to purchase and discard any and all units con...

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Q: You are the manager of a midsized company that assembles personal computers

You are the manager of a midsized company that assembles personal computers. You purchase most components—such as random access memory (RAM)—in a competitive market. Based on your marketing research,...

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Q: You are the manager of a firm that produces and markets a

You are the manager of a firm that produces and markets a generic type of soft drink in a competitive market. In addition to the large number of generic products in your market, you also compete again...

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Q: Some have argued that higher cigarette prices do not deter smoking.

Some have argued that higher cigarette prices do not deter smoking. While there are many arguments both for and against this view, some find the following argument to be the most persuasive of all: “T...

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Q: You are the manager of an organization in America that distributes blood

You are the manager of an organization in America that distributes blood to hospitals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. A recent report indicates that nearly 50 Americans contract HIV eac...

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Q: As a result of increased tensions in the Middle East, oil

As a result of increased tensions in the Middle East, oil production is down by 1.21 million barrels per day—a 5 percent reduction in the world’s supply of crude oil. Explain the likely impact of this...

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Q: You are an assistant to a senator who chairs an ad hoc

You are an assistant to a senator who chairs an ad hoc committee on reforming taxes on telecommunication services. Based on your research, AT&T has spent over $15 million on related paperwork and comp...

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