Two firms compete as duopolists, producing identical goods in quantities q1 and q2, respectively. assume the inverse market demand function for their product is p = 840 – q1 – q2. firm #1 and firm #2 have the same total cost function: tci = (qi)2 [i. e., mc1 = 2q1 and mc2 = 2q2]. {a} suppose that the duopolists behave as a cartel (and thus produce as a single "multi-plant" firm), with a combined profit function of 840(q1) + 840(q2) – 2(q1)(q2) – 2(q1)2 – 2(q2)2 find the profit maximizing output for each "plant" under this scenario. [3 pts] {b} 1. find the profit maximizing output for each individual firm when the duopolists behave as cournot competitors. [4 pts] 2. find the profit maximizing output for each individual firm under the stackelberg solution, with firm #1 representing the market leader. [5 pts] {c} 1. find the profit maximizing output for each individual firm when the duopolists behave as bertrand competitors. [4] 2. find the profit maximizing output for each individual firm under the competitive fringe solution, where firm #1 represents the dominant firm. [5]

Standardization is associated with which of the following management orientations? a) ethnocentric orientation b) polycentric orientation c) regiocentric orientation d) geocentric orientation

Nell and kirby are in the process of negotiating their divorce agreement. what should be the tax consequences to nell and kirby if the following, considered individually, became part of the agreement? a. in consideration for her one-half interest in their personal residence, kirby will transfer to nell stock with a value of $200,000 and $50,000 of cash. kirby's cost of the stock was $150,000, and the value of the personal residence is $500,000. they purchased the residence three years ago for $300,000.nell's basis for the stock is $ xkirby's basis in the house is $ xb. nell will receive $1,000 per month for 120 months. if she dies before receiving all 120 payments, the remaining payments will be made to her estate.the payments (qualify, do not qualify) as alimony and are (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income as they are received.c. nell is to have custody of their 12-year-old son, bobby. she is to receive $1,200 per month until bobby (1) dies or (2) attains age 21 (whichever occurs first). after either of these events occurs, nell will receive only $300 per month for the remainder of her life.$ x per month is alimony that is (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income, and the remaining $ x per month is considered (child support, property settlement) and is (nontaxable, taxable) to nell.

Bandar industries berhad of malaysia manufactures sporting equipment. one of the company’s products, a football helmet for the north american market, requires a special plastic. during the quarter ending june 30, the company manufactured 35,000 helmets, using 22,500 kilograms of plastic. the plastic cost the company $171,000. according to the standard cost card, each helmet should require 0.6 kilograms of plastic, at a cost of $8 per kilogram. 1. what is the standard quantity of kilograms of plastic (sq) that is allowed to make 35,000 helmets? 2. what is the standard materials cost allowed (sq x sp) to make 35,000 helmets? 3. what is the materials spending variance? 4. what is the materials price variance and the materials quantity variance?