Questions from Microeconomics


Q: As Chairman of the Board of ASP Industries, you estimate that

As Chairman of the Board of ASP Industries, you estimate that your annual profit is given by the table below. Profit (Π) is conditional upon market demand and the effort of your new CEO. T...

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Q: A firm’s short-run revenue is given by R = 10e

A firm’s short-run revenue is given by R = 10e – e2, where e is the level of effort by a typical worker (all workers are assumed to be identical). A worker chooses his level of effort to maximize wage...

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Q: Many consumers view a well-known brand name as a signal

Many consumers view a well-known brand name as a signal of quality and will pay more for a brand-name product (e.g., Bayer aspirin instead of generic aspirin, Birds Eye frozen vegetables instead of th...

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Q: Gary is a recent college graduate. After six months at his

Gary is a recent college graduate. After six months at his new job, he has finally saved enough to buy his first car. a. Gary knows very little about the differences between makes and models. How cou...

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Q: A major university bans the assignment of D or F grades.

A major university bans the assignment of D or F grades. It defends its action by claiming that students tend to perform above average when they are free from the pressures of flunking out. The univer...

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Q: Professor Jones has just been hired by the economics department at a

Professor Jones has just been hired by the economics department at a major university. The president of the board of regents has stated that the university is committed to providing top-quality educat...

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Q: Faced with a reputation for producing automobiles with poor repair records,

Faced with a reputation for producing automobiles with poor repair records, a number of American companies have offered extensive guarantees to car purchasers (e.g., a seven year warranty on all parts...

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Q: Describe several ways in which sellers can convince buyers that their products

Describe several ways in which sellers can convince buyers that their products are of high quality. Which methods apply to the following products: Maytag washing machines, Burger King hamburgers, larg...

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Q: A cable TV company offers, in addition to its basic service

A cable TV company offers, in addition to its basic service, two products: a Sports Channel (Product 1) and a Movie Channel (Product 2). Subscribers to the basic service can subscribe to these additio...

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Q: Why might a seller find it advantageous to signal the quality of

Why might a seller find it advantageous to signal the quality of a product? How are guarantees and warranties a form of market signaling?

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