Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: A firm is considering building a two-way network that links

A firm is considering building a two-way network that links 12 users. The cost of building the network is $10,000. a. How many potential connection services does this network provide? b. If each user...

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Q: On November 18, 2012, Nintendo released its eighth-generation

On November 18, 2012, Nintendo released its eighth-generation video game console, the Wii U. In November 2013, Microsoft and Sony followed suit by releasing the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, respectivel...

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Q: The fighters of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) filed suit

The fighters of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) filed suit against the UFC, alleging that the UFC unlawfully monopolized the output and input markets in mixed martial arts. In particular, the...

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Q: Between 1972 and 1981, Texaco sold gasoline to independent Texaco retailers

Between 1972 and 1981, Texaco sold gasoline to independent Texaco retailers at “retail tank wagon prices” but granted substantial discounts to distributors Gull and Dompier. Gull resold the gas under...

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Q: Social Dynamo Corporation earned profits last year of $49 million on

Social Dynamo Corporation earned profits last year of $49 million on sales of $500 million. During the same period, its major competitor—EIO Corp.—enjoyed sales of $490 million and earned profits of $...

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Q: Moses Inc. is a small electric company that provides power to

Moses Inc. is a small electric company that provides power to customers in a small rural area in the Southwest. The company is currently maximizing its profits by selling electricity to consumers at a...

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Q: A monopolist’s inverse demand function is estimated as P = 150 −

A monopolist’s inverse demand function is estimated as P = 150 − 3Q. The company produces output at two facilities; the marginal cost of producing at facility 1 is MC1(Q1) = 6Q1, and the marginal cost...

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Q: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a complaint against Nestlé

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a complaint against Nestlé and Ralston Purina alleging that a proposed merger between the two companies would violate, among other things, section 7 of the Cl...

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Q: You are the manager in a market composed of eight firms,

You are the manager in a market composed of eight firms, each of which has a 12.5 percent market share. In addition, each firm has a strong financial position and is located within a 100-mile radius o...

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Q: Use the accompanying graph to answer the questions that follow.

Use the accompanying graph to answer the questions that follow. a. Suppose this monopolist is unregulated. (1) What price will the firm charge to maximize its profits? (2) What is the level of consume...

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