The Business Analyst for Video Sales, Inc What Is the Forecast for This Year Using the Least

question 154

Multiple Choice

The business analyst for Video Sales, Inc. wants to forecast this year's demand for DVD decoders based on the following historical data: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Year } & \text { Demand } \\\hline \text { 5 years ago } & 900 \\\text { 4 years ago } & 700 \\\text { 3 years ago } & 600 \\\text { 2 years ago } & 500 \\\text { Last year } & 300\end{array}$$ What is the forecast for this year using the least squares trend line for these data?

• A) 163
• B) 180
• C) 300
• D) 420
• E) 510

Comprehend how pollution permits work and their advantages over other forms of regulation.

Grasp the economic rationale behind achieving optimal levels of pollution and externalities through market-based mechanisms.

Understand the concept of marginal private and social benefits and costs.

Identify the role of government intervention in correcting market failures due to externalities.

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A formal document defining the nature, functions, and limits of a government or another institutional structure.