Exhibit 7-3
a Company Has the Following Historical Data on the Number

question 30

Essay

Exhibit 7-3
A company has the following historical data on the number of ad exposures and the corresponding number of units sold of one of its products:
$$\begin{array}{l}\text { Historical }\\\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Ads } & \text { Units } \\\hline 0 & 3 \\\hline 20 & 18 \\\hline 40 & 34 \\\hline 60 & 46 \\\hline 80 & 56 \\\hline 100 & 65 \\\hline 120 & 72 \\\hline 140 & 78 \\\hline 160 & 82 \\\hline 180 & 85 \\\hline 200 & 90 \\\hline 220 & 90 \\\hline 240 & 93 \\\hline 260 & 94 \\\hline 280 & 95 \\\hline 300 & 101 \\\hline 320 & 98 \\\hline 340 & 100 \\\hline 360 & 98 \\\hline 380 & 101 \\\hline 400 & 105 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$
-[Part 1] Refer to Exhibit 7-3.Formulate a nonlinear optimization model to find the parameters of a function of the form: f(x)= axb to model demand for its product as a function of ad exposures (x).

Evaluate the effects of shifts in supply and demand on producer and consumer surplus.

Recognize the significance of efficiency and equality in resource allocation.

Interpret supply and demand tables and graphs to determine economic outcomes.

Compare and contrast the effects of market changes on producer and consumer behavior.

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Definitions:

Lobbying

The act of attempting to influence the decisions made by officials in the government, often conducted by lobbyists representing specific interests or organizations.

Nonprofits

Organizations designed primarily to provide social good rather than to make a profit, relying on donations, grants, and volunteer work for funding.

Internal Revenue Service

The U.S. federal agency responsible for the collection of taxes and enforcement of tax laws.

Substantial Part Test

A tax law guideline used to determine whether a nonprofit organization's lobbying activities are extensive enough to affect its tax-exempt status, by evaluating if a significant portion of its activities are focused on influencing legislation.