Howe Enters into a Contract with Ida Over the Internet

question 66

Multiple Choice

Howe enters into a contract with Ida over the Internet to buy soybeans as a hedge against falling prices in corn. Neither party prints out a hard copy. Under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) , this contract can

• A) be denied legal effect if it falls under the UCC's Statute of Frauds.
• B) be denied legal effect unless a hard copy is printed.
• C) be denied legal effect until it is executed.
• D) not be denied legal effect because it is only in electronic form.

Analyze the impact of fixed and variable costs on a firm’s profit.

Calculate total cost, total revenue, and profit at profit-maximizing output levels.

Determine the profit-maximizing quantity of output based on marginal costs and market price.

Identify the role of market prices in determining a firm's supply decisions.

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