Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: Firms like Papa John’s, Domino’s, and Pizza Hut sell pizza

Firms like Papa John’s, Domino’s, and Pizza Hut sell pizza and other products that are differentiated in nature. While numerous pizza chains exist in most locations, the differentiated nature of these...

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Q: G.R. Dry Foods Distributors specializes in the wholesale distribution

G.R. Dry Foods Distributors specializes in the wholesale distribution of dry goods, such as rice and dry beans. The firm’s manager is concerned about an article he read in this morning’s Wall Street J...

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Q: From California to New York, legislative bodies across the United States

From California to New York, legislative bodies across the United States are considering eliminating or reducing the surcharges that banks impose on noncustomers, who make $10 million in withdrawals f...

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Q: Rapel Valley in Chile is renowned for its ability to produce high

Rapel Valley in Chile is renowned for its ability to produce high-quality wine at a fraction of the cost of many other vineyards around the world. Rapel Valley produces over 20 million bottles of wine...

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Q: Viking InterWorks is one of many manufacturers that supply memory products to

Viking InterWorks is one of many manufacturers that supply memory products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of desktop systems. The CEO recently read an article in a trade publication that r...

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Q: Seventy-two percent of the members of the United Food and

Seventy-two percent of the members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655 voted to strike against Stop ’n Shop in the St. Louis area. In fear of similar union responses, two of Stop ’n Sh...

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Q: Florida, like several other states, has passed a law that

Florida, like several other states, has passed a law that prohibits “price gouging” immediately before, during, or after the declaration of a state of emergency. Price gouging is defined as “selling n...

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Q: In a recent speech, the governor of your state announced:

In a recent speech, the governor of your state announced: “One of the biggest causes of juvenile delinquency in this state is the high rate of unemployment among 16 to 19 year olds. The low wages offe...

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Q: The X-Corporation produces a good (called X) that

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...

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Q: Good X is produced in a competitive market using input A.

Good X is produced in a competitive market using input A. Explain what would happen to the supply of good X in each of the following situations: (LO1, LO4) a. The price of input A decreases. b. An exc...

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