Why Might a Firm Choose a Spinoff Instead of Selling

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Essay

Why might a firm choose a spinoff instead of selling a division and distributing the cash?

Analyze the effects of changes in prices and income on a consumer's budget constraint.

Understand and calculate the optimum choice of goods for a consumer given their preferences and prices.

Interpret the slope of a consumer's budget constraint and its economic significance.

Explain the conditions under which indifference curves can have atypical shapes and what these shapes indicate about consumer preferences.

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Definitions:

Principal

The main party to a transaction or contract who has authorized another (an agent) to act on their behalf, or the primary sum of money owed on a loan, excluding interest.

Third Party

An individual or entity that is not a direct participant or primary party involved in a transaction or legal matter.

Legal Capacity

The ability of an individual to understand and appreciate the consequences of their actions for the purpose of entering legally binding contracts or making other legal decisions.

Ratifies

To officially approve or confirm an agreement or contract, making it valid and legally binding.