Which of the following is a valid reason to consider government regulation?
a. Seeking some social objective that markets do not achieve.
b. Fear that capitalism will prove too productive.
c. Desire on the part of government to be useful.
d. Requests for protection from an industry.
e. All of the above.
a
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A) is a variable cost of operating the tattoo parlor. B) is an implicit cost of operating the tattoo parlor. C) is a fixed cost of operating the tattoo parlor. D) is part of the marginal cost of operating the tattoo parlor.
Peter was recently hired as a salesman for a national consulting firm. His job involves spending a significant portion of his time out of the office visiting prospects and attending conferences. Which of the following is a strategy the consulting firm may employ to discourage Peter from shirking his responsibilities?
a. Tell Peter that the shareholders want to earn a large profit this year. b. Pay Peter commissions on what he sells after the work has been completed. c. Allow Peter to set his own schedule and work from home frequently. d. Pay Peter a lower wage than he would earn in a similar job at another firm.