Exhibit 55
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 38

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5.5
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \text { Stack } & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-04 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { S1-Dec-04 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} \\\hline W & \$ 75.00 & 10000 & \$ 50.00 & 20000 \\X & \$ 150.00 & 5000 & \$ 65.00 & 10000 \\Y & \$ 2500 & 20000 & \$ 35.00 & 20000 \\Z & \$ 20.00 & 25000 & \$ 50.00 & 25000\end{array}$$
Stocks W and X had 2 for 1 splits after the close on Dec 31, 2003.
-Refer to Exhibit 5.5.Calculate the price weighted series for Dec 31,2003,after the splits.

• A) 72.5
• B) 100.0
• C) 119.25
• D) 121.25
• E) 81.69

Examine the implications of direct and indirect government interventions in markets, including subsidies and favoritism towards certain economic actors.

Explore the dynamics of special-interest issues and their impact on governmental policies and resource allocation.

Understand the concept of special-interest legislation and its implications for economic efficiency and political corruption.

Identify factors that weaken the case for private vs. public sector provision of goods and services, including externalities and the shortsightedness effect.

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