Stanley Operates a Dog-Walking Service for a Number of Wealthy

question 85

Multiple Choice

Stanley operates a dog-walking service for a number of wealthy residents in the Hightower subdivision.As a result of recently taking on a number of new clients,Stanley cannot personally perform all of his obligations under each contract with each resident so he arranges for third parties to do some of the dog walking.In these circumstances,Stanley cannot:

• A)unilaterally assign his contractual obligations to the third parties to escape liability.
• B)pay the third parties any more than the original contract price.
• C)fail to advise his customers that third parties are performing the work.
• D)hire his own employees to do the work.
• E)enter into oral contracts with the third parties.

Differentiate between the competitive spectrum of oligopolies and perfect competition.

Analyze the pricing and profit differences between oligopolists and perfect competitors.

Grasp the role of game theory in strategic business decisions.

Calculate industry concentration using concentration ratios and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index.

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