Answer:
The horizon date of Holt Enterprises is at the end of the second year.
Explanation:
The horizon date is when there is a constant growth or the growth rate becomes constant. The horizon date is the last year in the free cash flow when the growth rate is constant. It is also called forecast horizon or terminal date because it is at the end of the forecast. At the horizon date, the firm becomes stable and profitable.
The horizon date of Holt Enterprises is at the end of the second year.
Answer:
(C) Laggards
Explanation:
A laggard in general refers to someone who lags behind or whose progress is slow.
The word "adopter" refers to, someone who adopts and accept something new. Adopters are categorized as, customers based upon their desire to try out new things or accept latest trends.
Five kinds of adopters are described under the said classification namely, innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority and laggards.
In the given case, Tom belongs to the category of "laggards" as evidenced from his ignorance and unwillingness to accept technological advancements. The acceptance of a smartphone later, has been an outcome of requirement and not his own willingness here.
Answer:
Real GDP (2014 price) = $ 250
Explanation:
GDP is the total value (PxQ) of goods & services, produced by an economy during a period of time. Real GDP is the value at constant base year prices.
Given [2015] : Fish Quantity = 5 , Computer Chip Quantity = 20
Base Year [2014] price : Fish = $10 , Computer Chip = $10
2015 Real GDP at 2014 base year price = Price 2014 x Quantity 2015
= (Fish PXQ) + (Computer Chip PXQ)
= (10 x 5) + (10 x 20)
= 50 + 200
= $ 250
Answer:
See the explanation for the answers.
Explanation:
1. "Regulate it" is superior because anti trust makes it open to competition and the firm no longer remains a monopoly.
2. A regulated monopoly lower the price it charges from consumers which benefits the consumers because their consumer surplus increases. A regulated monopoly also offers better quality products.
3. Yes, there are redeeming qualities of monopolies.
Advantages of monopoly-
(a) The profits that the monopolist earns can be invested in R and D.
(b) Monopolies can practice price discrimination which can benefit weaker sections of the society.
(c) Monopolies can invest in latest technology which increases productivity and total output of a country.
(d) The government generates revenue from taxing the monopoly firm.
