If the Probability That a Firm Is Caught Making Illegal

question 9

True/False

If the probability that a firm is caught making illegal copies of software increases with the number of copies that the firm makes, then the larger the fine assessed for copying, the smaller will be the number of copies made by each software-copying firm.

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Definitions:

Financial Break-even

The point at which total revenue equals total costs and expenses, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the volume of production or the degree of activity within a company.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production or level of activity within a certain range. These are expenses that must be paid regardless of business activity, such as rent or salaries.

Required Return

The minimum expected yield by investors as compensation for the level of risk associated with an investment.