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One major assumption of economics is that people

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In any field of study, people always start with the ideal scenario in order to eliminate external factors that could only add complexities. Then, when we fully understand the concepts, the calculations gradually evolve to more complex ones to cater to realistic problems.

The basic assumptions that economists do are the following
1. People always have preferences on a set of outcomes and this can be determined through the quantity and quality of their value
2. People always maximize utility or the satisfaction you get out of buying and using the product.
3. Businesses always maximize profit.

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Two types of cars (Deluxe and Limited) were produced by a car manufacturer last year. Quantities sold, price per unit, and labor

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Answer:

Labor productivity in units per labor hour for Deluxe car = 0.19 per hour

Labor productivity in units per labor hour for Limited car = 0.24 per hour

Labor productivity in dollar of output per dollar of labor expense for Deluxe car = $98.75

Labor productivity in dollar of output per dollar of labor expense for Limited car = $128.69

Explanation:

Note: This question is not complete and its data are merged together. The complete question with the sorted data is therefore provided before answering the question as follows:

Two types of cars (Deluxe and Limited) were produced by a car manufacturer last year. Quantities sold, price per unit, and labor hours are given below.

QUANTITY $/UNIT

Deluxe car 3,655 units sold $7,700/car

Limited car 5,850 units sold $9,200/car

Labor, Deluxe 19,000 hours $15/hour

Labor, Limited 24,600 hours $17/hour

What is the labor productivity for each car? Provide two sets of figures: units per labor hour, and dollar of output per dollar of labor expense. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

The explanation of the answers is now provided as follows:

For each type of car, the following formulae can be used:

Labor productivity in units per labor hour = Units sold / Labor hours ……. (1)

Labor productivity in dollar of output per dollar of labor expense = (Units sold * Price per car) / (Labor hours / Labor rate per hour) ……………. (2)

Using equation (1), we have:

Labor productivity in units per labor hour for Deluxe car = 3,655 / 19,000 = 0.19 per hour

Labor productivity in units per labor hour for Limited car = 5,850 / 24,600 = 0.24 per hour

Using equation (2), we have:

Labor productivity in dollar of output per dollar of labor expense for Deluxe car = (3,655 * $7,700) / (19,000 * $15) = $98.75

Labor productivity in dollar of output per dollar of labor expense for Limited car = (5,850 * $9,200) / (24,600 * $17) = $128.69

These can be translated into a table as follows:

Labor Productivity

Units/hour Dollars

Deluxe Car 0.19/hour $98.75

Limited Car 0.24/hour $128.69

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3 years ago

If Dirk’s Doughnuts is a perfectly competitive firm and is currently incurring economic losses of $500: a. firms will enter the

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Answer:

The correct answer is option e.

Explanation:

In a perfectly competitive market, there are no limitations on the entry and exit of firms. If the existing firms have positive economic profits, this attracts other potential firms to join the market. In case of losses the firms incurring losses exit the market.

If Dirk’s Doughnuts is operating in a perfectly competitive market and is incurring economic losses, firms having losses will exit the market.

This will cause the market supply to decrease. As the supply curve shifts to the left, the price of the product will increase. This will cause profits to increase. The firms will operate at zero economic profits.

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3 years ago

Orion Iron Corp. tracks the number of units purchased and sold throughout each year but applies its inventory costing method at

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Answer:

Transactions Units Unit Cost

a. Inventory, Beginning 300 $ 14

b. Purchase, April 11 950 12

c. Purchase, June 1 850 15

d. Sale, May 1 (sold for $42 per unit) 300

e. Sale, July 3 (sold for $42 per unit) 630

f. Operating expenses (excluding income tax expense), $18,200

1 and 2) When you use a periodic inventory method, cost of goods available for sale and ending inventory are the same. They differ only when you use a perpetual inventory.

ending inventory = 1,170 units

Ending inventory under FIFO:

$28,350 - $11,760 = $16,590

Ending inventory under LIFO:

$28,350 - $13,710 = $14,640

Ending inventory under weighted average:

$28,350 - $12,555 = $15,795

3) total units sold = 930 units

COGS under FIFO:

(300 x $14) + (630 x $12) = $11,760

COGS under LIFO:

(850 x $15) + (80 x $12) = $13,710

COGS under weighted average:

($28,350 / 2,100) x 930 = $12,555

4) Income statement under FIFO

Sales revenue $39,060

COGS ($11,760)

Gross profit $27,300

Operating expenses ($18,200)

Operating income $9,100

Income statement under LIFO

Sales revenue $39,060

COGS ($13,710)

Gross profit $25,350

Operating expenses ($18,200)

Operating income $7,150

Income statement under weighted average

Sales revenue $39,060

COGS ($12,555)

Gross profit $26,505

Operating expenses ($18,200)

Operating income $8,305

6) FIFO minimizes operating income, therefore, minimizes income tax expense.

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4 years ago

The third-party problem: a. occurs when a market activity leads to a negative externality.b. occurs when a market activity leads

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Answer:

The correct answer is letter "C": occurs when a market activity leads to a negative or a positive externality.

Explanation:

An Economic Externality is a cost or benefit paid or earned by a third party that does not have control over the factors that produced the cost or benefit. The third-party problem arises when whether negative or positive externalities affect individuals who are not involved in market activities.

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4 years ago

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

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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