Alvin Roth of Harvard University Designed a System That Matches

question 110

Multiple Choice

Alvin Roth of Harvard University designed a system that matches donated kidneys to recipients waiting for such donations.This system takes into account the needs of each perspective recipient,their blood type,and the urgency of their case.Based on this information,this allocation method for kidneys is

• A)first-come,first-served.
• B)force.
• C)personal characteristics.
• D)a contest.
• E)a lottery.

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Definitions:

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting and finance to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Component

An element of cost or expense that varies directly with changes in production volume, business activity, or other drivers.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to fixed costs and net profit.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit, indicating the amount each unit contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.