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question 89

Multiple Choice

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If it is managed efficiently,Luther Industries will have assets with market value of $100 million,$300,million,or $500 million next year,with each outcome being equally likely.Managers may,however,engage in wasteful empire building which will reduce the firm's market value by $20 million in all cases.Managers may also increase the risk of the firm,changing the probability of each outcome to 50%,20%,and 30% respectively.
-If its managers engage in empire building,then the expected market value of Luther's assets is closest to:

• A)$260 million.
• B)$280 million.
• C)$240 million.
• D)$300 million.

Identify examples of black market transactions resulting from price controls.

Assess the implications of price controls on consumer and producer surplus.

Understand specific inefficiencies caused by binding price ceilings and floors, like persistent shortages and surpluses.

Identify the conditions under which price controls (ceilings and floors) are considered binding.

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