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July 23, 2021

major causes of supply curve shifts

Discuss the major causes of supply curve shifts
July 23, 2021

salient features of a monopsony market model

Outline the salient features of a monopsony market model
July 23, 2021

monopolistic firm with a linear demand curve

(i) A monopolistic firm with a linear demand curve finds that it can sell two units at Sh.12 or twelve units at Sh.2. Its fixed cost is Sh. 20 and its marginal cost is constant at Sh. 3 per unit Derive and plot the following: Marginal cost, average total cost, […]
July 23, 2021

production function for a commodity

The table below represents a production function for a commodity X where capital is fixed and labour is variable. Quantity of Labour Total Physical product (Tons of X) 0 0 1 15 2 34 3 48 4 60 5 62 Using the data in the table, plot the marginal product […]
July 22, 2021

Law of diminishing returns

(a) State the Law of diminishing returns as applied to production functions. (4 marks) (b) Illustrate and explain the three stages associated with the law of variable proportions. (11 marks)
July 22, 2021

Competition Simulation Decision

This your first official “Competition Simulation Decision 1” round. I am sure that you had a good week of practice and you are ready and eager to start competing. In addition to your core decisions based on (Fares, Marketing, Fleet, Scheduling, Human Resources, and Financing) you will be challenged by […]
July 22, 2021

International trade restrictions

Argue for and against international trade restrictions.
July 22, 2021

Tariff and quota

Distinguish between a tariff and a quota as applied in International Trade.
July 22, 2021

Advise on pricing strategy

You have been hired as a consultant by a firm producing bread to advise on a pricing strategy that would enable the firm to maximize profits. This firm is a monopolist which sells in two distinct markets, one of which is completely sealed off from the other. As part of […]