In an instrumental variable regression model with one regressor, Xi , and one instrument, Zi , the regression of Xi onto Zi has R 2 = 0.05 and n = 100. Is Zi a strong instrument? [Hint: See Equation (7.14).] Would your answer change if R 2 = 0.05 and n = 500? Stock, James H.. Introduction to Econometrics (Pearson Series in Economics (Hardcover)) (p. 462). Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.

Aland development company purchases several acres of land adjacent to a wildlife reserve. it plans to build a new community, complete with shops and schools. green sands, a local environmental group, complains that the company's proposed building methods will disrupt the area's ecological balance. the company wants to respect the local ecology but also wants to build its development. the company decides to schedule a meeting with green sands's representatives to make choices about the property that are agreeable to both sides. which strategy would be most effective in this situation?

The following cost data relate to the manufacturing activities of chang company during the just completed year: manufacturing overhead costs incurred: indirect materials $ 15,800 indirect labor 138,000 property taxes, factory 8,800 utilities, factory 78,000 depreciation, factory 150,600 insurance, factory 10,800 total actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred $ 402,000 other costs incurred: purchases of raw materials (both direct and indirect) $ 408,000 direct labor cost $ 68,000 inventories: raw materials, beginning $ 20,800 raw materials, ending $ 30,800 work in process, beginning $ 40,800 work in process, ending $ 70,800 the company uses a predetermined overhead rate of $20 per machine-hour to apply overhead cost to jobs. a total of 20,500 machine-hours were used during the year. required: 1. compute the amount of underapplied or overapplied overhead cost for the year. 2. prepare a schedule of cost of goods manufactured for the year.

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?