1. It has been said that if government wishes to tax certain goods, it should tax goods that have inelastic rather than elastic demand. What is the rationale for this? Give examples and elaborate your arguments.
2. How does having a menu that is uniform around the country provide McDonald’s with economies of scale? Why is menu planning made more complex by expanding into other countries?
3. Define “market structure.” What factors are considered in determining the market structure of a particular industry?
4. The Big Mac Price Index computed by the Economist has consistently found the U.S. dollar to be undervalued against some currencies and overvalued against others, which seems to call for a rejection of the purchasing power parity theory.Explain why the index may not be a valid test of the theory.