Factors influencing the propensity to have extramarital affairs Introduction Marriage declares a legal and socially recognized monogamous relationship between two individuals that is binding for the duration of their life together. While the expectation for marriage is that the spouse will remain faithful to only their partner‚ relationships (whether romantic or sexual) which develop outside the bounds of marriage constitutes infidelity and are actually not uncommon. Extramarital affairs are not
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Oligopoly From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia An oligopoly is a market form in which a market or industry is dominated by a small number of sellers (oligopolists). Oligopolies can result from various forms of collusion which reduce competition and lead to higher costs for consumers. [1] With few sellers‚ each oligopolist is likely to be aware of the actions of the others. The decisions of one firm therefore influence and are influenced by the decisions of other firms. Strategic planning by oligopolists
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employees results in a diminished productivity is a classic example of the principle of diminishing marginal returns to a variable input. The concept‚ as discussed by Thomas and Maurice on page 296 states that the law of diminishing marginal product is “the principle that as the number of units of the variable input increases other inputs held constant‚ a point will be reached beyond which the marginal product decreases. For example‚ I work in a pastry shop and we make cakes. I typically schedule
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a larger level of output than the minimum average total cost d. at the same level of output as the average fixed costs e. same as minimum marginal cost 2. The multiplant monopolist maximises profits when a. Marginal cost equals marginal revenue b. When marginal cost in each plant are equal c. When average cost in each plant is equal d. When marginal revenue in each plant is zero e. When he produces only in the low cost plant 3. If the market price is exactly equal to average cost‚
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Enter the correct definition’s answer letter on the term’s blank line. Example: __L____ __F__ autotroph __J__lithotroph __H__heterotroph __C__obligate aerobe __M__obligate anaerobe __D__facultative A. an organism that consumes methane. B. B. an organism that creates methane. C. an organism that requires oxygen. D. an organism that can tolerate either the presence or absence of oxygen. E. an organism that obtains its carbon from either organic
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IKT434 Topics in Economics Managerial Economics Practical Applications of Marginal Analysis The most common use of marginal analysis is to find the profit maximizing activity level. To show how this is done‚ consider the following case of Storrs Manufacturing Company. Case Study: Storrs manufacturing company Storrs manufacturing company is located in Ankara. The company has developed and test-marketed the “Golden-Bear Golf Cart”‚ a newly and highly energy efficient golf cart. The product is
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choosing among production possibilities‚ calculating the cost of capital‚ analyzing comparative advantages‚ and even choosing which product to buy or how to spend time. 2. *(a) what is Marginal Analysis? (b) Why Is Marginal Analysis Important in Economics? (c) What is the role of Marginal analysis? Marginal Analysis is the process of considering small changes in a decision (control variable) and determining whether a given change will improve the ultimate objective this technique is widely used
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Economics 5315 Fall 1999 Managerial Economics Professor Henderson Final Exam 1. The Zinger Company manufactures and sells a line of sewing machines. Monthly demand for one its most popular models is given by the following relationship: Q = 400 – 0.5P where P is price and Q is quantity demanded. Total costs of production (including a “normal” return on owners’ investment) per month are: C = 20‚000 + 50Q + 3Q2 a. Express total profits (() in
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Pellucid Marginal Degeneration is a rare corneal ectatic disorder(PMC). This bilateral‚ non-hereditary ‚ idiopathic disorder is characterized by irregular astigmatism(Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration)and thinning of the peripheral cornea in absence of inflammation‚ often affecting the inferior quadrant in a crescentic fashion. The disorder includes an area of corneal protrusion above the point of maximal thinning. This is the hallmark of the disorder and is
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Consumer Expenditure and Equi-marginal Utility Consumer behaviour theory tries to explain the relationship between price changes and consumer demand. Utility is a concept used to denote the subjective satisfaction or usefulness attained from consuming goods and services. This concept helps to explain how consumers divide their limited income / resources among different choices of goods and services that help attain them satisfaction (utility) The issue however is how we are supposed to measure
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