Change-Oriented Behavior Is Primarily Concerned with Understanding the External Environment

question 79

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Change-oriented behavior is primarily concerned with understanding the external environment and finding ways to minimize the amount of adaptive change.

Recognize the role of game theory in analyzing oligopolistic behavior.

Identify conditions under which collusion among oligopolists is more likely.

Explain the differences in firm behavior and market outcomes between collusive and noncollusive oligopolies.

Understand the regulatory implications for oligopolies, particularly in terms of antitrust laws.

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Definitions:

Relative Purchasing Power Parity

A theory that states the rate of appreciation or depreciation of one currency relative to another will equal the rate of inflation differentials between the two countries.

Expected Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is expected to fall.

Absolute Purchasing Power Parity

A theory that suggests that the price of goods in different countries should be equal when measured in a common currency.

Exchange Rate

The price of one country's currency in terms of another currency or currencies.