Remember That the Laspeyres Price Index Uses the Old Quantities

question 32

Multiple Choice

Remember that the Laspeyres price index uses the old quantities for the weights.In 1991, good x cost $5 and good y cost $1.The current price of good x is $7 and the current price of good y is $6.In 1991 the consumption bundle was (x, y) = (2, 4) .The current consumption bundle is (x, y) = (5, 3) .The Laspeyres index of current prices relative to 1991 prices is closest to which of the following numbers?

• A)3.79
• B)2.71
• C)0.26
• D)1.89
• E)1.26

Understand the concept of a subsidiary corporation and the implications of ownership in corporate combinations.

Recognize the legal distinctions between the surviving and disappearing entities in mergers and consolidations.

Learn about the statutory provisions that apply to domestic and foreign corporations in the context of corporate combinations.

Understand strategic defenses against takeovers, including self-tenders.

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