and Ontario‚ represent a huge factor in the economy of the United States by being one of the major cities where trade takes place. General Motors‚ Ford and Chrysler also known as Americas ‘Big Three’ automobile companies are located in this city. The concept of External Scale Economies can help us explain why these three major companies are located in this area. Scales economies are important for a country because they represent a growth in its economy. Companies are able to produce more products
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Economies of scale are the factors that lead to a reduction in average costs as a business increases in size. There are five economies of scale Purchasing Economies When businesses buy large numbers of components‚ for example materials or spare parts‚ they are able to gain discounts for buying in bulk. This reduces the unit cost of each item bought and gives the firm an advantage over smaller businesses which buy in small quantities. Marketing Economies
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ECONOMIES OF SCALE AND ECONOMIES OF SCOPE Economies of scale are reductions in average costs attributable to production volume increases. They typically are defined in relation to firms‚ which may seek to achieve economies of scale by becoming large or even dominant producers of a particular type of product or service. A distinction can be made between internal and external economies of scales. Internal economies of scale occur when a firm reduces costs by increasing production. External economies
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Effects of Fast Food on the American Economy How does fast food affect America’s economy? Does fast food affects Americans economy in the bad way or good way? Some people say that fast foods are ruining Americans economy. They want to reduce effects of the fast food industry in America. However‚ the advocates do not agree because they think that fast foods are giving a major boost to the economy. They give out a few examples about the advantage of fast food to the economy such as proving jobs or
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Economies and diseconomies of scale Economies of scale are advantages that arise for a firm because of its larger size‚ or scale of operation. These advantages translate into lower unit costs (or improved (productive efficiency)‚ although some economies of scale are not so easy to quantify. The main kinds of Economies of Scale are: Bulk- Wholesale is selling goods in tremendous quantities at a low unit price to retail merchants. The wholesaler will accept a slightly lower sales price for each unit
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failed to recognize the changing trend in customer’s preferences to better tasting‚ fresher food. This trend led to new sub markets emerging for tastier‚ fresher and fast food perceived as healthier. A few of the smaller/privately owned competitors (Cosi and Quizno’s) were able to operate in niche markets selling gourmet sandwiches and salads. The emergence of smaller restaurants offering easy access to exotic foods such as sushi and burritos created a more specialized niche market. 2) Size and Growth;
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Economies and Diseconomies of Scale A case for McDonalds & Movie Theaters By Michele Tarrence Econ 202 Economies of scale are defined as ‘forces that reduce a firm’s average cost as scale of operation increases in the long run. The opposite of this would be diseconomies of scale‚ meaning ‘forces that may eventually increase a firms average cost as the scale of operation increases in the long run. Most every company has both the economies and diseconomies of scale that can be analyzed
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The economies and diseconomies of scale Profit is the most important issue for a business‚ how to exploit the opportunities and maximize the profit has long been the top priority of the competition. Since the profit is simply the result by subtracting the expense from income‚ how to balance the relationship between input and output can be crucial and conclusive to a firm’s competitiveness and development. This essay will
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“The Functions of the HQ Unit in the Multi-Business Firm‚” do economies of scale and economies of scope provide cost advantage opportunities to firms? · What considerations would be relevant to a firm’s deciding which strategy (scale or scope) to adopt? · How does the choice of executive focus – strategic planning‚ strategic control‚ financial control – influence HQ functions and approaches in a multi-business firm? In economies of scale lower cost of goods sold by leveraging increased production
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A fast food restaurant is on every corner‚ but is actually good for you? Fast food became popular in the early 1900’s but it didn’t just take off. Fast food has made quite a journey in its development opening opportunities along the way. It has its advantages and disadvantages but being aware of them is very important. Fast food has made a huge impact on our nation’s health and economy. How was fast food developed? Burgers made at fairs‚ carnivals‚ and events were known as low quality. It
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