To Own a Taxicab in New York City, You Must

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Essay

To own a taxicab in New York City, you must own a medallion. New York City regulates the number of official cabs by limiting the number of medallions. Explain why the New York cab industry is not competitive by reviewing the four conditions necessary for competition. NYC violates which one?

Calculate after-tax rates of return for municipal and corporate bonds given specific tax brackets.

Understand how Treasury bond prices are quoted and calculate the price expected to pay.

Understand the characteristics and adjustments of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).

Understand futures contracts and the roles of the long and short positions.

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Definitions:

Influence Process

The methods or techniques used to affect or shape the behavior, attitudes, or perceptions of others.

Senior Management

The top level of management who have the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a company or corporation.

Male Networks

Social or professional networks comprising primarily male members, which may influence opportunities and interactions within certain contexts.

Substitutability

The degree to which one product, service, or resource can be replaced with another to fulfill the same needs or functions.