In an oligopolistic market structure, collusion between firms usually leads to higher profits than noncooperative behavior. which of the following statements accurate describes why formal, overt collusion doesn't usually occur in the united states?
i. formal collusion is illegal.
ii. there is an incentive for each firm to cheat on a collusive agreement.
iii. oligopolistic industries have low barriers to entry.

Afirm that makes electronic circuits has been ordering a certain raw material 250 ounces at a time. the firm estimates that carrying cost is i = 30% per year, and that ordering cost is about $20 per order. the current price of the ingredient is $200 per ounce. the assumptions of the basic eoq model are thought to apply. for what value of annual demand is their action optimal?

During january 2018, the following transactions occur: january 1 purchase equipment for $20,600. the company estimates a residual value of $2,600 and a five-year service life. january 4 pay cash on accounts payable, $10,600. january 8 purchase additional inventory on account, $93,900. january 15 receive cash on accounts receivable, $23,100 january 19 pay cash for salaries, $30,900. january 28 pay cash for january utilities, $17,600. january 30 firework sales for january total $231,000. all of these sales are on account. the cost of the units sold is $120,500. the following information is available on january 31, 2018. depreciation on the equipment for the month of january is calculated using the straight-line method. the company estimates future uncollectible accounts. at the end of january, considering the total ending balance of the accounts receivable account as shown on the general ledger tab, $4,100 is now past due (older than 90 days), while the remainder of the balance is current (less than 90 days old). the company estimates that 50% of the past due balance will be uncollectible and only 3% of the current balance will become uncollectible. record the estimated bad debt expense. accrued interest revenue on notes receivable for january. unpaid salaries at the end of january are $33,700. accrued income taxes at the end of january are $10,100

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