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It can be argued that democracy and capitalism are concepts that are fundamentally incompatible with each other. Democracy is built on the principle of equalityone person, one voteregardless of the individual’s intelligence, wealth, work ethic, or any other features that may distinguish one individual from another. Capitalism, on the other hand, fosters inequality. It uses incentive structures to encourage hard work and wise investment to realize differences in economic returns. Because future income from investments (in human or physical assets)…

Last week, Discount Food Stores, Inc. reduced the average price on the 22ounce size of Dishwashing Liquid by 1%. In response, sales jumped by 8%. A.Calculate the point price elasticity of demand for Dishwashing Liquid. B.Calculate the optimal price for Dishwashing Liquid if marginal cost is 70 per unit. Last week, Discount Food Stores, Inc. reduced the average price on the 22ounce size of Dishwashing Liquid by 1%. In response, sales jumped by 8%.A.Calculate the point price elasticity of demand…

Deep Dive: Internet And Network Use content from Lifewire (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to complete and submit the Internet and Networks study guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. LifeWire Study Guide: Internet and Networks Computer network designs are referred to as: Access the LAN page Provide details to explain each benefit to LAN: Sharable resources Interconnectivity Reduced hardware and software costs Centralizing control Faster intercommunication between workers Differentiate between Internet and…

Keeping It Private; Accessing Encrypted Data This week’s reading gives you basic technical information about passwords and encryption, and how to recover data protected by these mechanisms. There is also a section on Steganography, which literally translated means “covered writing.” When some people think of steganography, or “stego,” they think of documents or other data files being hidden in other file types (usually image/picture files). This is something that is used frequently in secreting child pornography to avert detection. Interestingly,…

MG.2. Merck produces a widely-used statin called ZOCOR that treats high cholesterol. In 2015 they set the price a $30 per 30-day supply. They sold 500,000 units (30-day supplies) that year. In 2016, they experimented with lowering the price to $15 per 30-day supply. They sold 700,000 units that year. d. What is the elasticity of demand at the 2015 price? e. What is the elasticity of demand at the 2016 price? MG.2.Merck produces a widely-used statin called ZOCOR that…

Week 8: Tutorial 7: International production networks: why is India lagging behind East Asian Countries? “The trade performance of India reveals that, so far, there has not been any clear evidence of the country entering into Asian IPNs that have created extensive trade opportunities in the machinery and transport equipment sectors of East and South-East Asian countries.” (Anukoonwattaka and Mikic,India – a New Player in Asian Production Networks? Studies in Trade and InvestmentNo. 75, p.137,http://www.unescap.org/tid/publication/tipub2624-chap6.pdf) 1)Discuss the extent to which…

1)Four years ago a person borrowed $15,000 at an interest rate of 10% compounded annually and agreed to pay it back in equal payments over a 10 year period. This same person now wants to pay off the remaining amount of the loan. How much should this person pay? Assume that she has just made the 3rd payment. 1)Four years ago a person borrowed $15,000 at an interest rate of 10% compounded annually and agreed to pay it back in…

In the prospectus, proposal, and dissertation there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. These points, which provide a guide or vision for the research, are present in almost any research study. The ability to identify these points is one of the first skills required in the creation of a viable doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify and evaluate 10 strategic points in…

Assignment 4: Impressions of Museum or Gallery ExhibitDue Week 10 and worth 200 pointsAs a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to attend a “cultural event” and report on your experience. This assignment requires the following:Submit your cultural event choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5.Visit a museum or gallery exhibition of modern art before the end of Week 9.Write a report of the visit.Summarize the report…

Supply Chain PaperWrite a paper of 1,050 to 1,575 words in which you complete the following: Using Walmart Discuss how the company responds to predictable variability and integrates aggregate planning into the supply chain. Describe how supply is managed at this company. Describe how demand is determined at this company. Explain how the sales and operations plan of this company affects its supply chain performance and maximizes the company’s profitability. Assess the effect of risk management processes on supply chain…