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A monopoly firm is faced with the following demand function
P = 13 – 0.5Q
The Marginal Cost function for the firm is given by 3 +...
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A monopoly firm is faced with the following demand function
P = 13 – 0.5Q
The Marginal Cost function for the firm is given by 3 + 4Q and the total fixed cost is 4.
Determine the level of super-normal profit if any.
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February 6, 2019
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Illustrate and explain the short-run supply curve of a firm in perfect competition
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Illustrate and explain the short-run supply curve of a firm in perfect competition
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Explain why a firm in perfect competition may continue in the production of goods which it
can only sell at a loss and why it cannot...
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Explain why a firm in perfect competition may continue in the production of goods which it
can only sell at a loss and why it cannot continue doing this indefinitely
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February 6, 2019
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Write explanatory notes on the various types of internal and external economies of scale.
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Write explanatory notes on the various types of internal and external economies of scale.
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Using a well-illustrated diagram, show that a monopolist can make losses in the short-run even
when MC = MR
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Using a well-illustrated diagram, show that a monopolist can make losses in the short-run even
when MC = MR
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February 6, 2019
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Using a well illustrated diagram, explain why prices are "sticky" downwards under an
oligopolistic market structure
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Using a well illustrated diagram, explain why prices are "sticky" downwards under an
oligopolistic market structure
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Explain the meaning of mobility of factors of production. To what extent are factors of
production mobile?
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Explain the meaning of mobility of factors of production. To what extent are factors of
production mobile
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If Mrs. Breader views butter and margarine as perfect substitutes, draw a set of indifference
curves that describe her preference for these two commodities
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If Mrs. Breader views butter and margarine as perfect substitutes, draw a set of indifference
curves that describe her preference for these two commodities
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February 6, 2019
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Explain any four uses of indifference curve analysis
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Explain any four uses of indifference curve analysis
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Briefly explain two exceptions to the definition of an indifference curve.
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Briefly explain two exceptions to the definition of an indifference curve.
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Explain the main characteristics of indifference curves
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Explain the main characteristics of indifference curves
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Illustrate and explain Consumer equilibrium under the ordinalist approach
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Illustrate and explain Consumer equilibrium under the ordinalist approach
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February 6, 2019
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Illustrate and explain Consumer equilibrium under the cardinalist approach
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Illustrate and explain Consumer equilibrium under the cardinalist approach
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February 6, 2019
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Define marginal utility and clearly explain the oxiom of diminishing marginal utility.
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Define marginal utility and clearly explain the oxiom of diminishing marginal utility.
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February 6, 2019
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Given the following table: What type of goods are X, Y, Z & W and why?
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What type of goods are X, Y, Z & W and why?
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February 6, 2019
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the importance of the concept of elasticity of supply.
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the importance of the concept of elasticity of supply.
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February 6, 2019
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The managing director of My Kori-Lima Movie Theater Ltd has hired you as a consultant to
advise on the ticket – pricing strategy. As a basis...
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The managing director of My Kori-Lima Movie Theater Ltd has hired you as a consultant to
advise on the ticket – pricing strategy. As a basis for your recommendations you consider historical
ticket sales data which seems to suggest the following ticket – sales elasticities:
Own – price elasticity = -0.05
Refreshment price elasticity = -0.12
Nairobi Population elasticity = +0.65
Advertising elasticity = +0.70
The managing director is contemplating a moderate increase in the advertising budget in order to
increase revenue. Is this a good idea? Explain.
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February 4, 2019
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The managing director of My Kori-Lima Movie Theater Ltd has hired you as a consultant to
advise on the ticket – pricing strategy. As a basis...
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The managing director of My Kori-Lima Movie Theater Ltd has hired you as a consultant to
advise on the ticket – pricing strategy. As a basis for your recommendations you consider historical
ticket sales data which seems to suggest the following ticket – sales elasticities:
Own – price elasticity = -0.05
Refreshment price elasticity = -0.12
Nairobi Population elasticity = +0.65
Advertising elasticity = +0.70
The managing director is contemplating a moderate increase in ticket prices in order to increase revenue.
Explain whether this is a good idea
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February 4, 2019
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Given that:
QX = 9 – ½ P2
QY = 8P + ½ P2
Identify which of the two functions is a demand and a supply function
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Given that:
QX = 9 – ½ P2
QY = 8P + ½ P2
Identify which of the two functions is a demand and a supply function
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February 4, 2019
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The demand for a commodity is five units when the price is sh. 1,000 per unit. When price per unit falls to Sh. 600 the...
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The demand for a commodity is five units when the price is sh. 1,000 per unit. When price per unit falls to Sh. 600 the demand rises to six units.
Compute the point and arc elasticity of demand
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February 4, 2019
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