The price elasticity of demand measure is generally stated as an absolute value.

Although the discount stores in Goreville central shopping district are expected to close within five years as a result of compe

rosijanka [135]

Answer: <em>Option (B) is correct.</em>

Explanation:

If true, the following will most seriously weakens the argument: There has been an increasing rate in store opening in the central shopping district (CSD) since Colson's have opened discount stores.

Since after Colson's opened, the locations which were vacant became stores in particular discount store which did not spar with Colson's. Now that we have a discount store & department store without discount. Therefore when these stores close while competing with SpendLess, they wont be replaced with regular non-discount stores .

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3 years ago

When you have an exclusive contract with a real estate agent, what should you expect and not expect?

zhenek [66]

Answer:

You should expect the following when you sign an exclusive contract with a real estate agent as a buyer:

the agent has to locate and identify potential properties that might interest you, and advice you about a fair market price
the agent is responsible for reviewing the paperwork
the agent is also responsible for preparing purchase offers, and other related services

You should expect the following when you sign an exclusive contract with a real estate agent as a seller:

the agent has to locate and identify potential buyers that might be interested in your property, and try to obtain the best possible price.
the agent is responsible for reviewing the paperwork
the agent is also responsible for negotiating purchase offers

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3 years ago

If an industry is perfectly competitive or monopolistically competitive, then the government has relatively little reason for co

aivan3 [116]

If an industry is perfectly competitive or monopolistically competitive, then the government has relatively little reason for concern about <span>the extent of competition. In a monopolistically </span>competitive market, products are differentiated by brand and quality but are not perfect substitutes due to this. Perfect competition is basically a theoretical market because the criteria to qualify has a perfect competitive market is hard to meet. The firms all set the price of their product and the market does not have any influence over it.

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3 years ago

For each of the following corporate formations, (1) write the amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the shareholders

Maslowich

Answer:

Back Stop, Inc.

1. The amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the company:

a. $30,000 gain

b. $80,000 loss

2. The corporation's basis in the property after the transfer:

a. $150,000

b. ($80,000)

Explanation:

1) Data and Calculations:

a. Building $150,000 Capital, Kelly $120,000 Unrealized gain $30,000

b. Unrealized loss $80,000 Capital, Kelly $80,000

2) The building contributed by Kelly is worth $150,000 for the corporation. However, the contribution by John is worth nothing in real terms. Instead, an unrealized loss is being suffered by the corporation.

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3 years ago

It is July 16. A company has a portfolio of stocks worth $100 million. The beta of the portfolio is 1.2. The company would like

Anuta_ua [19.1K]

Answer:

A. The company should take Short position and

140 contract

B. The company should take Long position and 60 contract

B.

Explanation:

Calculation for what position that the company should take

Using this formula

Company position=(Beta of the portfolio*Change in beta of the portfolio) *Portfolio of stocks /Index futures price* Each Contract index times

Let plug in the formula

Company position =(1.2-0.5)*$100 million/2,000*250

Company position=0.7*$100 million/500,000

Company position=$70,000,000/500,000

Company position=140 contract

Therefore the position that the company should take will be SHORT position with 140 contract

B. Calculation for the increase in beta of the portfolio from 1.2 to 1.5 and what position tthr company should take in the futures contract and how many contracts

Using this formula

Company position=Increase in beta of the portfolio *Portfolio of stocks /Index futures price* Each Contract index times

Let plug in the formula

Company position =(1.5-1.2)*$100 million/2,000*250

Company position=0.3*$100 million/500,000

Company position=$30,000,000/500,000

Company position=60 contract

Therefore the company should take Long position and 60 contract

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4 years ago