Provide a brief history of the firm and of how antitrust issues led to the breakup/disciplinary action

Proposed Topic 1. Culminates in a before and after analysis of a publicly-traded (NYSE or NASDAQ) US firm that has been broken up by the US government or been subject to disciplinary action for violation of US anti-trust laws. 2. Provide a brief history of the firm and of how antitrust issues led to the […]

What signs would you have expected for the estimated slope coefficients of the two models?

Consider the following two least-squares estimates of the relationship between interest rates and the federal budget deficit in the United States: Model 1: N = 56, R2 = 0.00 where:         = Interest rate on AAA corporate bonds = Federal budget deficit as percentage of GNP   Model 2:   .369 N […]

What are the differences between the economic theories and the reality of policy implementation?

Purpose This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following: Describe how productivity increases growth. Explain how government policy affects growth. Identify the major tools of macro policy and how they are used to correct market outcomes. Summarize the track record of macro outcomes. Describe major impediments to policy success. Overview Review […]

What changes have been made to the policy to correct for the economic challenges over the past 20 years?

This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following: Describe how the Federal Reserve is organized. Identify the Fed’s three primary policy tools and how they alter the economy. Overview Review the section of your text that covers monetary policy and changes made over time to compensate for the economic changes over […]

How is the game of economics different than the game you mentioned?

Economic discussion The game of economics is not so different from games you are already familiar with. Name a game you know how to play. How is the game of economics similar to the game you mentioned? How is the game of economics different than the game you mentioned? Consider the roles of players or […]

Explain its Micro and Macro impact both positive and negative to our country.

Applied economics GOOD The purpose of this task is to reflect on what’s happening in our country that affects or has a big impact in our economy in terms of our resources of production (land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship). Explain its Micro and Macro impact both positive and negative to our country.

Calculate a detailed analysis of AHC Labor using both rate and volume variance.

Affordable Handbags Company (AHC) has been in business for three years and is growing steadily through an increase in product production. The company creates three handbag-style products: shoulder bags, wallets, and strapless buckle bags. 1) Calculate the standard dollar costs for the units of output 2 )Calculate AHC factory overhead volume variance 3)Calculate a detailed […]

Find and explain any independent variable(s) that is statistically significant at the five percent significance level.

Statement 4-2 Cable system 1’ current price for basic service subscribers is $10.50 per month. A regional manager of the cable system 1 wants to evaluate price and cost of license fees of STARZ Network to their premium cable tier. Their marketing department obtained the data on the demand and costs of STARZ Network to […]