ECN171 Economy of East Asia Problem Set 1 The data for this problem set is posted on SmartSite in the Resources folder. It was downloaded from the Penn World Tables version 7.1‚ which is publicly available at https://pwt.sas.upenn.edu/php_site/pwt_index.php . 1. Graph the GDP [per capita] of the East Asian countries in PS1_data.xls on one graph. Which East Asian country is the largest [richest] in 1960? In 2010? When did the switch occur? 2. Calculate the growth rates (log difference‚ using natural
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PROBLEM SET # 1 Instructions: 1) Open book‚ open notes limited to only class materials. 2) Unlimited time. 3) This must be reflective of your individual effort. GMU Honor Code applies. 4) The Problem Set #1 (only the question solutions portion) is due at the end of the day on September 24th. 5) Show all work‚ as partial credit will be given for each question’s answer. Organize your work so it is easy to follow. You can use word‚ power point‚ excel or combinations
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Machine Learning Fall 2014 Problem Set 1 Joon Hee Choi Handed In: 09/14/2014 Review Questions 1. 2. 3. • ∂f ∂x = 6x − y − 11‚ ∂f ∂y • ∂f ∂x = 6x − y − 11 = 0‚ = 2y − x ∂f ∂y = 2y − x = 0 ⇒ x = 2‚ y = 1 ⇒ (x‚ y) = (2‚ 1) • (a) n = 2 w1 x1 and x = . Then‚ w2 x2 wT x + b = w1 x1 + w2 x2 + b = 0 ⇒ −x1b + Let w = w1 x2 − wb =1 2 (b) n = 3 w1 x1 Let w = w2 and x = x2 . Then‚ w3 x3 T w x + b = w1 x1 + w2 x2 + w3 x3 + b = 0 ⇒ −x1b + −x2b + −x3b = 1 w1 w2 w3 x1 w1
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International Marketing Assignment How should Ruth’s Chris Steak House meet its revenue growth targets? Be sure to support your recommendation with specific details of how you would carry out your recommendation. Ruth’s Chris is an American chain of restaurants implanted in five countries: 3 in the Americas (USA‚ Canada and Mexico) and 2 in Asia (Taiwan and Hong Kong). This restaurant proposes prime quality meats from the USA. The average price of meal is around $70 so the target is high income
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Problem Set 1 1. (Star Wars) Real GDP = 461.0(214.5/60.6) = 1‚631.76 (E.T.) Real GDP = 399.9(214.5/96.5) = 888.90 (Titanic) Real GDP = 600.8(214.5/160.5) = 802.94 (Shrek 2) Real GDP = 437.2(214.5/188.9) = 496.45 (Avatar) Real GDP = 760.5(214.5/214.5) = 760.5 Real GDP in Order of Largest to Smallest Movies Nominal Box Office Receipts (millions) CPI in Year Released Real Box Office Receipts (millions) Star Wars (1977) 461.0 60.6 1‚631.76 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 399.9 96.5 888.90 Titanic
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Effectiveness Problem of Facebook Marketing With more than 800 million active users (“Facebook F8‚” 2011)‚ Facebook is currently the world’s most popular social network. The considerable number of audiences provides marketers with an ideal platform to post promotions and advertisements. Activities integrating marketing practices with Facebook features are referred to Facebook marketing. Statistics show that (Bullas‚ 2010) the number of Facebook Ads has passed the milestone of 1 trillion‚ which
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Problem Set 1 Ben Polak‚ Econ 159a/MGT522a. Four Questions due September 19‚ 2007. 1. Strictly and Weakly Dominated Strategies? What is the de nition of a strictly dominated strategy? What is the de nition of a weakly dominated strategy? Give an example of a two-player game matrix where one player has three strategies‚ one of which is strictly dominated; and the other player has three strategies‚ one of which is weakly (but not strictly) dominated. Indicate the dominated strategies. 2. Iterative
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Problem Set 1 Complete all questions listed below. Clearly label your answers. 1. The receipts and year of release of the five movies with the largest nominal box office revenues‚ along with the CPI data of each year are presented below. Assuming that the receipts for each of the movies were derived during their year of release‚ convert the receipts for each to real dollars for the year 2010 (2010 CPI 230.1). Put the movies in order from largest to smallest real box office receipts and show
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Problem Statement: The perimeter‚ approximate surface area‚ and the approximate volume of an in ground pool is given by the following formula: Perimeter = 2 ( length+width ) Volume = length * width * average depth Underground surface area = 2 ( length + width ) average depth + length * width Using these formula as basis‚ write a program that accepts the length‚ width and average depth measurements‚ and then calculates the perimeter‚ volume and underground surface area of the pool. In writing
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Chapter 1: Strategic Management Study online at quizlet.com/_bct04 1. 5 Criteria of Strategic Objectives?: 1. Measurable 2. Specific 3. Appropriate 4. Realistic 5. Timely 2. Intended strategy?: strategy in which organizational decisions 15. 16. 5. 17. 6. Romantic view of leadership: situations in which the leader 18. Stakeholder symbiosis?: Stakeholders are dependent upon 8. Strategic management: consists of the analyses‚ decisions‚ 19. 20. organizations who have a "stake" in the
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