The Following Observations Are Given for Two Variables $\begin{array} { r r } y & x \\5&1\\8&12\\18&3\\20&6\\22&11\\30&19\\10&18\\7&9\end{array}$

question 112

Short Answer

The following observations are given for two variables.
$\begin{array} { r r } y & x \\5&1\\8&12\\18&3\\20&6\\22&11\\30&19\\10&18\\7&9\end{array}$
a. Compute and interpret the sample covariance for the above data.
b. Compute the standard deviation for x.
c. Compute the standard deviation for y.
d. Compute and interpret the sample correlation coefficient.

Assess the role of natural and government-enforced monopolies in the context of public and private goods.

Evaluate the economic rationales behind licensing requirements in professional services.

Understand the conditions under which monopolies can operate more efficiently than competitive markets.

Understand the principle of supply and demand analysis in natural resource markets.

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