Upon researching the topic of cost allocation and practice, write a paper on it and incorporate at least five other related empirical studies of your choice.
When writing your paper, be sure to answer the following questions, in addition to providing any other information you wish to provide.
(1) What is the death spiral?
(2) How is it related to cost allocation?
(3) What affects such a relationship?
(4) Identify at least three methods for allocating costs?
(5) When is each method used?
(6) What are the pros and cons of each?