Which factors are relevant to the time a consumer spends looking at a product on the shelf prior to selection? The article "Effects of Base Price Upon Search Behavior of Consumers in a Supermarket" (J. Econ. Psycho., 2003: 637-652) reported the following data on elapsed time (sec) for fabric softener purchasers and washing-up liquid purchasers; the former product is significantly more expensive than the latter. These products were chosen because they are similar with respect to allocated shelf space and number of alternative brands.

Wilson company paid $5,000 for a 4-month insurance premium in advance on november 1, with coverage beginning on that date. the balance in the prepaid insurance account before adjustment at the end of the year is $5,000, and no adjustments had been made previously. the adjusting entry required on december 31 is: (a) debit cash. $5,000: credit prepaid insurance. $5,000. (b) debit prepaid insurance. $2,500: credit insurance expense. $2500. (c) debit prepaid insurance. $1250: credit insurance expense. $1250. (d) debit insurance expense. $1250: credit prepaid insurance. $1250. (e) debit insurance expense. $2500: credit prepaid insurance. $2500.

Evaluate a real situation between two economic actors; it could be any scenario: two competing businesses, two countries in negotiations, two kids trading baseball cards, you and another person involved in an exchange or anything else. use game theory to analyze the situation and the outcome (or potential outcome). be sure to explain the incentives, benefits and risks each face.

What do you think: would it be more profitable to own 200 shares of penny’s pickles or 1 share of exxon? why do you think that?