. Using the concept of strategy outlined in the textbook, describe Westjet's strategy. 2. Compare the hub-and-spoke versus point-to-point strategy. 3. How would the move to Pearson alter this strategy? 4. What factors should WestJet consider in making this strategic decision? 5. Should WestJet move to Pearson? 6. Consider the concept of strategy more broadly. In your experience, do companies have a well articulated strategy? What do you see as the challenges posed in setting a strategy?

Which of the following statements accurately describes how costs and benefits are calculated?

Suppose an economist believes that the price level in the economy is directly related to the money supply, or the amount of money circulating in the economy. the economist proposes the following relationship: p=a x m - p=price level - m=money supply - a=a composite of other factors, including real gdp, that change very slowly over time. how might an economist gather empirical data to test the proposed relationship between money and the price level? an economist would persuade the federal reserve to change the money supply to various levels, and observe the resulting changes in the price level. unlike researchers in the hard sciences, economists cannot study complex relationships using data. economists do not usually develop theoretical models of the economy but only analyze summary statistics about the current state of the economy. an economist would look for data on past changes in the money supply, and note the resulting changes in the price level

Kevin and jenny, who are both working full-time, have three children all under the age of ten. the two youngest children, who are three and five years old, attended eastside pre-school for a total cost of $3,000. ervin, who is nine, attended big kid daycare after school at a cost of $2,000. jenny has earned income of $15,000 and kevin earns $14,000. what amount of childcare expenses should be used to determine the child and dependent care credit?