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question 14

Multiple Choice

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Ford Motor Company is considering launching a new line of Plug-in Electric SUVs. The heavy advertising expenses associated with the new SUV launch would generate operating losses of $35 million next year. Without the new SUV, Ford expects to earn pre-tax income of $80 million from operations next year. Ford pays a 30% tax rate on its pre-tax income.
-The amount that Ford Motor Company owe in taxes next year with the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

• A) $13.5 million
• B) $31.5 million
• C) $56.0 million
• D) $24.0 million

Understand the concept of marginal revenue and how to calculate it from a given demand schedule.

Recognize different types of monopolies and understand the reasons why certain monopolies, such as natural monopolies, are more economically efficient when undivided.

Identify and understand barriers to entry in a market, including government franchises, patents, economies of scale, and the ownership of a scarce resource.

Comprehend how network externalities impact market concentration and efficiency.

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Definitions:

Dysmorphia

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Euphoria

A state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

Cognitive Dissonance

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Emotional Excesses

Extreme expressions or experiences of emotions that are disproportionate to the situation or stimuli eliciting them.