Following the Time Sequence Described in Table 17

question 42

Multiple Choice

Following the time sequence described in Table 17.1,,what would the present value of cash flows be for leasing this $800,000 asset if the lessee's before tax cost of capital were 15% and the lease payments of the assets were $210,000? The tax rate is 40% and CCA = 30%.Note that the asset is scrapped and alone in its pool at the time of disposition.The assest is scrapped in 4 years.

• A) ($24,555)
• B) $3,456
• C) $2,457
• D) $1,708

Understand the concept of price discrimination and its impact on monopolist’s profits.

Recognize the conditions under which a monopolist should either increase or decrease output to maximize profits.

Describe the effects of monopoly on consumer surplus and social welfare.

Explain how monopolies determine their pricing strategies.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

Refers to a state in which resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society, ensuring that goods and services are produced at the right quantities to meet consumer preferences.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production are optimally distributed meeting the demands of consumers; also, a point where economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Economic Efficiency

A situation where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society.