Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: You are the manager of BlackSpot Computers, which competes directly with

You are the manager of BlackSpot Computers, which competes directly with Condensed Computers to sell high-powered computers to businesses. From the two businesses’ perspectives, the two products are i...

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Q: The Hull Petroleum Company and Inverted V are retail gasoline franchises that

The Hull Petroleum Company and Inverted V are retail gasoline franchises that compete in a local market to sell gasoline to consumers. Hull and Inverted V are located across the street from each other...

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Q: You are the manager of the only firm worldwide that specializes in

You are the manager of the only firm worldwide that specializes in exporting fish products to Japan. Your firm competes against a handful of Japanese firms that enjoy a significant first-mover advanta...

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Q: The opening statement on the website of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting

The opening statement on the website of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says its members seek “. . . to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consum...

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Q: Semi-Salt Industries began its operation in 1975 and remains the

Semi-Salt Industries began its operation in 1975 and remains the only firm in the world that produces and sells commercial-grade polyglutamate. While virtually anyone with a degree in college chemistr...

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Q: You are the manager of a firm that competes against four other

You are the manager of a firm that competes against four other firms by bidding for government contracts. While you believe your product is better than the competition’s, the government purchasing age...

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Q: The market for a standard-sized cardboard container consists of two

The market for a standard-sized cardboard container consists of two firms: Composite Box and Fiberboard. As the manager of Composite Box, you enjoy a patented technology that permits your company to p...

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Q: You are the manager of Taurus Technologies, and your sole competitor

You are the manager of Taurus Technologies, and your sole competitor is Spyder Technologies. The two firms’ products are viewed as identical by most consumers. The relevant cost functions are C (Qi) =...

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Q: During the 1980s, most of the world’s supply of lysine was

During the 1980s, most of the world’s supply of lysine was produced by a Japanese company named Ajinomoto. Lysine is an essential amino acid that is an important livestock feed component. At this time...

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Q: PC Connection and CDW are two online retailers that compete in an

PC Connection and CDW are two online retailers that compete in an Internet market for digital cameras. While the products they sell are similar, the firms attempt to differentiate themselves through t...

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