Answer:
(2) 4%
Explanation:
The portfolio is considered to be less risky if its volatility is low. The higher standard deviation the more risky is the project. For Duke Energy and Microsoft the investment portfolio required is risk free investment. To calculate the risk free rate we calculate using the formula;
Var Rp = x1 2Var R1 + x2 2Var R2 +2 x1 x2 Corr (R1, R2) SD1 SD2
Var Rp = 0.14 + 0.44 + 2 (1) * (-1) * 6% * 24%
Solving for this we get the risk free investment at 4%.
Answer:
Marketing stimulates a competitive economy, promotes products and services, and targets consumers who are most likely to become purchasers. Higher sales for a company that employs effective marketing strategies translate into expansion, job creation, higher government tax revenue, and eventually, overall growth.
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Alice is willing to spend $30 on a pair of jeans, and has a coupon for $10 off she found online. She selects and purchases a $35 pair of jeans, pre-discount.
(Alice's consumer surplus, $5)
<span>Jeff finds some steaks for $16 for which he would have been willing to pay $20. The butcher notices the meat is near the expiration date and gives him an extra 75% off. </span>
(Jeff's consumer surplus, $16)
<span>Nicole has in her possession a hockey puck from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and sells it on eBay. She will only sell the puck if the winning bid is greater than or equal to $500. After bidding closes, the last bid stands at $500. </span>
(Nicole's producer surplus, $0)
<span>Claire is trying to sell her used calculus textbook online. She asks for $150 or best offer and is willing to sell for anything over $100. She is able to sell it for $125. </span>
(Claire's producer surplus, $25)
<span>Roy is willing to pay $2.50 for a sports drink. He notices the price is $2.79 and chooses not to purchase a sports drink. (Roy's consumer surplus, $0)</span>
The strategy that they use is <span>signaling value by targeting sophisticated buyers
This type of strategy could only work if the target market has specific preferences.
Even though the number of potential consumers for this market tend to be considerably small compared to another market, but the customers that obtained through this strategy tend to show higher level of loyalty.</span>