The Shannon Index of Species Diversity Is Calculated Using This

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Shannon index of species diversity is calculated using this equation: A laboratory community contains four species, with 10, 15, 25, and 50 individuals per species.Using the Shannon index, determine the species diversity of this community.

• A) H = 0.23
• B) H = -0.23
• C) H = 0.35
• D) H = 1.21
• E) H = -1.21

Explain the implications of monopolistic supply curves and their difference from competitive supply curves.

Evaluate the effects of cost changes on monopolistic pricing and output decisions.

Identify the profit-maximizing output level and price for monopolists from given data.

Understand the concepts of productive and allocative efficiency in the context of monopoly and competitive markets.

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