"Monopoly and Price Fixing" Please respond to the following:
1.From the scenario, identify the possible illegal or unethical activities activities in which the print shop boss plans to engage in, and identify the consequences on society from an economic point of view. Explain whether or not you would have discussed these issues with the boss.
2. From (1) a single product market perspective and (2) a natural monopolist market perspective, give your opinion on whether or not you support the government intervening to organize pricing. Identify the pros and cons of using these methods for the stakeholders.
Money and the Financial System" Please respond to the following:
1.From the scenario, describe the business implications of an increase in the required reserve ratio from 4% to 7%. Explain how that would affect the business's strategic options.
2. Explain how the change in the required reserve ratio would influence the business price levels and consequently the price levels in the economy. Determine the impact the interest rate would have in relation to the copy center's borrowing decision.
"Reasons of Price Increases (Inflation)" Please respond to the following:
1.From Part 1 of the scenario, identify whether the copy center is facing a cost-push or demand-pull inflation and provide a rationale for your answer. Suggest a policy that could help the business in the short run and long run.
2. From Part 2 of the scenario, identify whether the copy center is facing a cost-push or demand-pull inflation and provide a rationale for your answer. Suggest a business strategy that would offset the type of inflation you have identified.
"Unemployment" Please respond to the following:
1.From the first e-Activity, analyze the increasing and decreasing change in the unemployment rate over the last few years for both your local area (closest geographic city reported) and state. Identify any apparent trends based on the changes in the unemployment rate and predict the direction of the unemployment rate in the next six months. Provide a rationale for your prediction.
2.From the second e-Activity, analyze the different types of unemployment and determine which is the most costly to the U.S. economy. Explain your rationale.