1. Select a corporation, labor union or other group that actively advertised for or against a federal candidate in the last election cycle. Prepare a written response that addresses the following questions: (1) Who did the group support? (2) Why did the group support this candidate? (3) What type of advertising did the group use?…

A. Strategic Opportunity Assessment and Analysis United States The US automobile industry is among the biggest and most developed in the world. The industry is distinguished by intense rivalry, cutting-edge technology, and substantial R&D expenditures. There are many different types of businesses in this sector, ranging from big, international manufacturers to small vendors and retailers.…

The purpose of this assignment is to identify the factors that led to an increase in oil prices. Please read an article on the topic in The Wall Street Journal or any other scholarly reference and address the following points: What are the factors that led to an increase in the current oil price? Do…

Analyze the factors that contribute to the lack of diversity among prominent economists. How does this impact the field’s ability to address the needs and perspectives of diverse populations? Support your claims with evidence from the module resources and your own research. In your responses, comment on at least two of your peers’ posts and…

ECO 201 Module Seven Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Overview An oligopoly is a market structure in which only a few sellers produce similar or identical products. Oligopolies are price setters and can collude to behave like a monopoly. In this short paper, you will demonstrate what you have learned about the pricing strategies and…

ECO 201 Project Guidelines and Rubric Competencies In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Inform business decisions using microeconomic models and theories Determine the impact of economic costs on organizational and individual decision-making Explain how market structure impacts a business’s entry and exit into a market and its ability to…

ECO 201 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Overview A monopoly is a firm that is a sole seller in a market. Monopolies can decide to set different prices for different consumers through price discrimination. In monopolistic competition, there are many firms that sell products that are differentiated (similar but not identical). In this…

Recently, there have been comparisons between today’s economy and the 2008–2009 Great Recession (GR). Some argue that the COVID-19 pandemic recession is materially different from the GR, while others argue there are many parallels. As you learned in your reading, policymakers in both eras were confronted with a sudden decrease in aggregate demand. In your…

In a competitive market, there are many buyers and sellers. The goods offered are largely the same, and firms can freely enter or exit the market. Buyers and sellers are both price takers. The amount of output produced determines the revenue of a firm. Costs of production are an important factor in determining profitability of…

ECO 202 Module Three Simulation Checkpoint Assignment Guidelines and Rubric Overview The simulation checkpoint assignment in this course directly supports your success on the course project. You will play the simulation game, snip relevant image files from your simulation report, and discuss learned concepts and experiences in your submission. Directions For this assignment, you will…