If an Industry Consists of Only Two Firms with Equal

question 83

Multiple Choice

If an industry consists of only two firms with equal market shares, then the Herfindahl index is

• A)50
• B)100
• C)2, 500
• D)5, 000
• E)10, 000

Recognize the impact of corporate actions on various stakeholders including the community, employees, and the environment.

Identify different views on the role of businesses in society, from classical economic to socioeconomic models.

Comprehend the strategies businesses can adopt toward social responsibility, from reaction to proaction.

Understand the concept of corporate philanthropy and its relation to corporate social responsibility.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the last dollar of income, reflecting the tax bracket into which the incremental income falls.

Average Tax Rate

The Average Tax Rate is the proportion of the total taxable income paid as taxes, calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by the total income.

Defense Spending

Government expenditure on military and defense-related activities, including salaries, equipment, research, and development.

National Debt

The total fiscal debt amassed by a country's government, sourced through a variety of methods.