ASSIGNMENT Course Code t MMPC-010 Course Title : Managerial Economics Assignment Code: MMPC-010/TMA/JAN/2023 Coverage : All Blocks Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your 3. study centre. Last date of submission for January 2023 session is 30" April, 2023 and for July 2023 session is 31° October, 2023. ‘What is Opportunity Cost? Explain with the help of an example why assumption of constant opportunity costs is very unrealistic. Explain law of demand with the help of a demand schedule and demand curve. Does law of demand exist in the real world, explain with the help of an example. How are Isoquants different from Isocost? Ilustrate using graphs. Monopoly has been stated as undesirable? Take any real life example of Monopoly in India and state its advantages and disadvantages. Write short notes on the following:- (a) Value Maximization (b)Direct Costs and Indirect Costs (©) BundlingIgnot Gyaniversity fete ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION ene EEE MMPC-010 / TMA JAN / 2023 MMPC-010 Managerial Economics 2023 Verified by Professor Note: Attempt all the questions. Q 1. What is Opportunity Cost? Explain with the help of an example why assumption of constant opportunity costs is very unrealistic. Ans) Opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative that must be given up in order to pursue a certain action or decision. In other words, i's the cost of forgoing one option in favour of another. For example, if yau have the choice of either going to a movie or studying for an exam, and you choose to go to the movie, then the opportunity cost of that decision is the value of the time you could have spent studying. Opportunity cost is an important concept in economics, business, and personal decision-making because it helps individuals and organizations evaluate the true cost of their choices and make more informed decisions. By considering the opportunity cost of a decision, one can assess whether the benefits of one choice outweigh the benefits of another choice. The assumption of constant opportunity costs is often used in economic models and theories to simplify calculations and analysis. However, in reality, the opportunity cost of a particular choice can vary depending on a number of factors, making the assumption of constant opportunity costs unrealistic For example, let's consider a hypothetical scenario where a company has the option of producing either shoes or shirts. The company has limited resources, and it must decide how to allocate those resources between the two products. The company's production process is such that the cost of producing one unit of shoes is the same as the cost of producing one unit of shirts. If the company decides to produce only shoes, it can produce 1000 pairs of shoes with its available resources. However, if it decides to produce only shirts, it can produce 2000 shirts with the same resources. Based on these numbers, it may seem that the opportunity cost of producing one unit of shoes is two units of shirts Assumption of Constant Opportunity Costs is very Unrealistic However, this assumption of constant opportunity cost may not hold true in reality. For example, if the demand for shoes is higher than the demand for shirts, the company may be able to sell the shoes at a higher price, which would reduce the opportunity cost of producing shoes. On the other hand, if the demand for shirts is higher, the opportunity cost of producing shoes would be higher. ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 Gyaniversit) a. OSs, Led Ratenen Similarly, ifthe price of raw materials used in shoe production increases, the opportunity cost of producing shoes would increase. These changing costs and demands can significantly alter the opportunity cost of choosing one option over the other, making the assumption of constant opportunity cost unrealistic. Opportunity cost can vary depending on a number of different factors. Examples of how opportunity cost can change: 1) Changes in demand: If the demand for one product increases relative to the other, the opportunity cost of producing that product will decrease. For example, if the demand for shoes suddenly increases, the opportunity cost of producing shoes will decrease because the company can sell the shoes at a higher price 2) Changes in production costs: If the cost of producing one product increases relative to the other, the opportunity cost of producing that product will increase. For example, if the cost of producing shoes increases because the price of leather has gone up, the opportunity cost of producing shoes will increase. 3) Changes in technology: If a new technology is developed that makes it cheaper to produce one product relative to the other, the opportunity cost of producing that product will decrease. For example, if @ new machine is invented that makes it cheaper to produce shirts, the opportunity cost of producing shirts will decrease. 4) Changes in regulations: If regulations change in a way that makes it more expensive to produce one product relative to the other, the opportunity cost of producing that product will increase For example, if new environmental regulations increase the cost of praducing shoes, the opportunity cost of producing shoes will increase. These are just a few examples of how opportunity cost can vary in the real world. The point is that the assumption of constant opportunity costs is often unrealistic because the factors that determine opportunity cost are constantly changing. I's important to take these factors into account when making decisions and evaluating costs. Q 2. Explain law of demand with the help of a demand schedule and demand curve. Does law of demand exist in the real world, explain with the help of an example. Ans) The law of demand states that, all other things being equal, as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity demanded of that good or service decreases. Conversely, as the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity demanded of that good or service increases. This inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded is represented by a downward-sloping demand curve. A demand schedule is a table that shows the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded at each price. Here is an example of a demand schedule for a hypothetical product: Price Quantity Demanded ] $10. 100 | $8 150 | $6 200 ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001Gyaniversity fgnou, ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © $4 250 $2 300 A demand curve is a graphical representation of a demand schedule, Here is a demand curve based on the above demand schedule: Demand Curve Price D Pe Ry ie D a Quantity demanded The concept of demand is often depicted in a graphic model as a demand curve. A demand curve is a graphic illustration of the relationship between price and the quantity purchased at each price. When plotting a graph for demand, the price is measured along the vertical axis and the quantities that would be purchased at various prices are measured along the horizontal axis. The demand curve shows the relationship between the own price of a good and the quantity demanded of it. Any change in own price causes a movement along the curve as shown in Figure above. As you can see, the demand curve slopes downward from left to right, indicating that as the price of the product decreases, the quantity demanded of the product increases. In the real world, the law of demand is observed in many markets, For example, if the price of gasoline increases, people tend to buy less gasoline. Conversely, if the price of gasoline decreases, people tend to buy more gasoline. Similarly, if the price of a particular brand of smartphone increases, people may be less likely to purchase it and instead opt for a cheaper alternative. However, there are some situations where the law of demand may not hold true. For example, in the case of luxury goods or products with a high degree of brand loyalty, the quantity demanded may not decrease as the price increases. This is because consumers may be willing to pay a higher price for the status or prestige associated with owning that particular product. Overall, while there may be exceptions, the law of demand is a fundamental concept in economics that is observed in many markets in the real world, BD wewayaniversity.com —(B) @ayaniversitypubs +91 99721 77001Gyaniversity fgnou, ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © Our Study Guide Books are designed to help you pass your exams just by reading 80 small pages! Soft Copy Hard Copy From 2150 From %200 Buy Soft Copy Study Guide If. Buy Hard Copy Study Guide If: an interactive online exper You want home delivery yread on a tablet/é nic device. You like to hold and read on pape: to one week for delivery the book instant after payment You don't igh quality printed book ant to print it or need a hard copy Our books have the backing of latest technologies which have allowed us to accurately predict at least 50-70% of the questions that will come in your upcoming exams! Using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, we've compiled the extremely important questions and parts of your syllabus based on historical data from the past 10 years of question papers and assignments. Get Free Demo and Buy Now from www.Gyaniversity.com Cash on Delivery Available @ Amazon.in ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001lignou Gyaniversity ese, Ved Retceton o Various factors that can influence the demand for a good or service in the real world: Income: As people's incomes increase, they tend to buy more goods and services. This is known as normal goods. Conversely, for inferior goods, as income increases, the demand for these goods decreases, Price of related goods: The demand for a good or service can be influenced by the price of related goods. For example, ifthe price of a substitute good (a good that can be used in place of the original good) decreases, the demand for the original good may decrease as well. Similarly, if the price of a complementary goad (a good that is typically used together with the original good) increases, the demand for the original good may decrease. Preferences: Consumer preferences can also influence the demand for a good or service. For example, if a particular style of clothing becomes popular, the demand for that style of clothing may increase. Availability of substitutes: The availability of substitutes can also influence the demand for a good or service. If there are many substitutes available for a particular good or service, consumers may bbe more likely to switch to a cheaper substitute if the price of the original good increases. Changes in demographics: Changes in demographics, such as population growth or aging, can also influence the demand for certain goods and services. For example, as the population ages, the demand for healthcare services may increase. All of these factors can influence the demand for a good or service, and can cause the demand curve to shift to the left or right. However, the law of demand still holds true in the sense that, all other things being equal, as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity demanded of that good or service decreases, and vice versa Q 3. How are Isoquants different from Isocost? Illustrate using graphs. Ans) Isoquants and isocosts are two important concepts in the theory of production in economics They are used to determine the optimal combination of inputs (such as labor and capital) that a firm should use to produce a given level of output. Isoquant Isoquant is also called as equal product curve or production indifference curve or constant product curve, Isoquant indicates various combinations of two factors of production which give the same level of output per unit of time, The significance of factors of productive resources is that any two factors are substitutable e.g., labour is substitutable for capital and vice versa. No two factors are perfect substitutes. This indicates that one factor can be used a little more and other factor a little less, without changing the level of output. ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001Gyaniversity fgnou, ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © itis a graphical representation of various combinations of inputs say Labour(L) and capital (k) which give an equal level of output per unit of time. Output produced by different combinations of Land Kis say, Q, then Q=f (LK). Just as we demonstrate the MRSxy in respect of indifference curves through hypothetical data, we demonstrate the Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution of factor L for K (MRTS LK) The Shape of Isoquant In this section we examine the characteristics of isoquants, define the economic region of production and consider the special cases where the commodities can only be produced with least cost factor combination. We can see that the shape of isoquant plays an important a role in the production theory as the shape of indifference curve in the consumption theory. Iso quant map shows all the possible combinations of labour and capital that can produce different levels of output. The iso quant closer to the origin indicates a lower level of output. The slope of iso quant is indicated as KL=MRSLk=MPLMPk Table indicating various combinations of Labour and Capital to produce 1500 Units of Output COMBINATIONS. UNITS OF CAPITAL UNITS OF LABOUR TOTAL OUTPUT A 50(0k) 1(0L1) 1500(101) B 45(0K2) 2(0L2) 1500(121) S 41(0K3) 3(013) 1500(101) D 38(0K4) (O14) 1500(101) Y KL capital K2 K3. Ka 19 1500 x u 2B By Labour ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001Gyaniversity fgnou, ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © Isocosts Isocost curve is the locus traced out by various combinations of L and K, each of which costs the producer the same amount of money (C) Differentiating equation with respect to L, we have dK/dL = -w/r This gives the slope of the producer’s budget line (isocost curve). Iso cost line shows various combinations of labour and capital that the firn can buy for a given factor prices. The slope of iso cost line = PL/Pk. In this equation, PL is the price of labour and Pk is the price of capital. The slope of iso cost line indicates the ratio of the factor prices. A set of isocost lines can be drawn for different levels of factor prices, or different sums of money. The iso cost line will shift to the right when money spent on factors increases or firm could buy mare as the factor prices are given Slope of Iso Cost Line With the change in the factor prices the slope of iso cost lien will change. If the price of labour falls. the firm could buy more of labour and the line will shift away from the origin. The slope depends on the prices of factors of production and the amount of money which the firm spends on the factors. When the amount of money spent by the firm changes, the isocost line may shift but its slope remains the same. A change in factor price makes changes in the slope of isocost lines as shown in the figure To summarize, isoquants represent all the possible combinations of inputs that can be used to produce a given level of output, while isocosts represent all the possible combinations of inputs that can be purchased for a given amount of money. By using both concepts together, we can determine the optimal combination of inputs that 2 firm should use to produce a given level of output while minimizing costs. Q 4. Monopoly has been stated as undesirable? Take any real life example of Monopoly in India and state its advantages and disadvantages. Ans) Monopoly is a market structure where there is a single seller or producer of a particular product or service, and there are no close substitutes available in the market. While monopolies can lead to high profits for the monopolist, they can also be harmful to consumers and the overall economy. In India, there are several examples of monopolies in various industries, such as the Indian Railways, Coal India Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation. 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Just read our small guidebook and pass your exams —guaranteed! PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Have questions about your admission? Assignment? Project? Exams? Change in study or regional center? Get trusted help on WhatsApp from our assistants! ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001ignov Gyaniversity or ts Publications Advantages of Monopoly in India 1). Economies of Scale: Monopolies often benefit from economies of scale, which means they can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors. This can lead to lower prices for consumers and higher profits for the monopolist. 2) Research and Development: Monopolies may also have more resources available for research and development, which can lead to innovations and improvements in their products or services, Disadvantages of Monopoly in India 1) High Prices: Monopolies can charge higher prices for their products or services since there are no close substitutes available in the market. This can result in consumers paying more for the same product or service than they would in a competitive market. 2) Lack of Choice: Monopolies can limit consumer choice since there are no close substitutes available in the market. This can result in consumers having to buy products or services they may not necessarily want, or having to pay higher prices for alternatives that may be available. 3) Stifling of Competition: Monopolies can stifle competition by preventing new entrants from entering the market or engaging in anti-competitive practices such as price fixing or exclusive dealing, This can result in reduced innovation, fewer choices for consumers, and higher prices. Example of Monopoly - CIL CiLis the world's largest coal-producing company and controls over 80% of the coal production in India, While CIL benefits from economies of scale and can produce coal at a lower cost than its competitors, it has been criticized for poor quality control and limited investments in technology and infrastructure. CiL's monopoly position has also led to high prices for coal and limited choices for consumers, which has had a negative impact on industries that rely on coal as a primary source of energy. The Indian government has attempted to introduce competition in the coal sector by allowing private companies to mine coal, but CL still retains its dominant position in the market. Advantages of Monopolies One advantage of monopolies is that they can benefit from economies of scale. This means that they can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors because they are able to spread their fixed costs over a larger output. For example, a monopoly in the utility sector may be able to build a large power plant that can produce electricity at a lower cost than several smaller power plants that would be required in a competitive market. Another advantage of monopolies is, that they may have more resources available for research and development. This can lead to innovations and improvements in their products or services, which can benefit consumers in the long run, For example, a monopoly in the pharmaceutical industry may have more resources to invest in researching new drugs and treatments, Disadvantages of Monopoly However, there are also several disadvantages of monopolies. One disadvantage is that they can charge higher prices for their products or services than would be possible in a competitive market This is because there are no close substitutes available in the market, which means that consumery @ +91:99721 77001 BD _ wewayaniversity.com @gyaniversitypubsignov Gyaniversity or ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © QD winoyaniversitycom have no choice but to pay the higher prices. This can result in reduced consumer surplus and a transfer of wealth from consumers to the monopolist. Another disadvantage of monopoles is that they can limit consumer choice. In a competitive market, consumers have a range of choices available to them, and they can choose the product or service that best meets their needs and preferences. However, in a monopoly market, consumers may have to buy products or services they may not necessarily want, or they may have to pay higher prices for alternatives that may be available. In conclusion, while monopolies can have some advantages such as economies of scale and more resources for research and development, they can also have several disadvantages such as higher prices, reduced consumer choice, and limited innovation. Therefore, it is important for governments to regulate monopolies and promote competition in order to ensure that consumers. benefit from lower prices, higher quality products and services, and greater choice, Q5. Write short notes on the following: (@) Value Maximization Ans) Value maximization is the goal of financial management and refers to the idea that the primary objective of a firm should be to increase the value of its shareholders wealth. In other words, the firm should make decisions and take actions that result in a higher stock price and greater returns for its investors. The value maximization principle assumes that investors are rational and want to maximize their wealth, Therefore, the firm should make decisions that increase the value of its shares and provide greater returns to its shareholders. This means that the firm should focus on maximizing profits, investing in profitable projects, and using its resources efficiently. There are several benefits of value maximization. First, it provides a clear objective for the firm and helps align the interests of managers and shareholders. Second, it encourages managers to make decisions that benefit the long-term health of the firm rather than short-term gains. Finally, it helps attract and retain investors who are looking for a return on their investment. However, there are also criticisms of value maximization, Some argue that it can lead to unethical behavior by managers who focus solely on increasing shareholder value at the expense of other stakeholders such as employees, customers, and the environment. Additionally, some argue that the focus on short-term stock price gains can lead ta a lack of investment in research and development or long-term projects that may not show immediate returns. Overall, value maximization is an important principle in financial management and provides a clear objective for firms. However, itis important for managers to consider the broader impacts of their decisions and balance the interests of all stakeholders in order to achieve sustainable long-term growth. (b)Direct Costs and Indirect Costs Ans) Direct costs and indirect costs are two types of costs that businesses incur in their operations. Direct costs are expenses that can be directly attributed to a specific product or service. These ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001ignov Gyaniversity or ts Publications SUBJECT CODE: MMPC-010 © costs can include the cost of materials, labor, and overhead expenses that are directly related to the production of a particular product or service. For example, in a manufacturing company, the cost of raw materials, direct labor costs, and production-related expenses such as equipment and utilities are considered direct costs. Indirect costs, on the other hand, are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific product or service. These costs are typically shared across multiple products or services and are often referred to as overhead costs. Examples of indirect costs include rent, utilities, depreciation, and administrative expenses such as salaries of managers, accounting staff, and human resources staff. It is important for businesses to distinguish between direct and indirect costs in order to accurately calculate the true cost of producing a product or service. By accurately identifying and allocating direct costs, businesses can more accurately determine their gross profit margins and make informed decisions about pricing and production Direct costs are expenses that can be directly attributed to a specific product or service, while indirect costs are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific product or service and are typically shared across multiple products or services. Both types of costs are important for businesses to consider in order to accurately determine their true costs and profitability (©) Bundling ‘Ans) Bundling is a marketing strategy in which businesses offer multiple products or services as a single package deal at a discounted price. The goal of bundling is to increase sales volume and revenue by offering customers a more attractive deal than they would receive by purchasing the products or services individually. There are two main types of bundling: pure bundling and mixed bundling. Pure bundling is when businesses only offer products or services as part of a bundle and do not sell them individually. For example, a cable company may only offer internet, TV, and phone services as part of a bundle package. Mixed bundling is when businesses offer products or services as part of a bundle, but also sell them individually. For example, a fast-food restaurant may offer a combo meal at a discounted price, but customers can still purchase the individual items separately at regular prices. Bundling can benefit both businesses and customers. Businesses can increase sales volume and revenue by offering attractive bundle deals, while customers can save money by purchasing multiple products or services at a discounted price. Additionally, bundling can help businesses to sell less popular products or services by offering them as part of a bundle with more popular items. However, bundling can also have drawbacks. Customers may feel that they are forced to purchase products or services they do not need in order to receive the bundle deal. Additionally, bundling can make it difficult for customers to compare prices with other businesses that do not offer bundles. Overall, bundling can be an effective marketing strategy for businesses looking to increase sales volume and revenue. However, businesses should carefully consider the needs and preferences of their customers before implementing a bundling strategy. ® worngyaniversty.com @ayaniverstypubs — (@ +9199721 77001