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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

Identify the mechanisms of institutional discrimination and the role of policies and practices in perpetuating it.

Recognize the impact of social constructions of race on individuals and societies.

Understand the difference between individual and systemic forms of discrimination and racism.

Explain the ecological fallacy and exception fallacy in the context of racial and ethnic generalizations.

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by an extremely large number of sellers and buyers, homogeneous products, and the ease of entering and exiting the market.

Electric Utility

Businesses involved in the production, conveyance, and distribution of electric power to end users and commercial entities.

Gas Utility

Companies that provide natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Market Structure

The competitive environment characterizing a market, determined by the number of firms, product differentiation, and ease of entry and exit.