Suppose that a labor economist performs a statistical analysis on economy-wide worker wages using standard, measurable explanatory factors, such as job characteristics, years of schooling, and so forth. how much of the variation in worker wages can be accounted for by such measurable explanatory factors? somewhat less than 50% somewhat more than 60% about 0% nearly 100% which of the following factors are typically omitted from the quantitative analysis of wages but can explain otherwise unaccounted for disparities? check all that apply. chance attractiveness years of experience effort natural ability

Which is the correct expansion of the term internet? a. internetwork b. institutional network c. instructional network d. international network

Peppy roaney believes that pizza is a much more versatile dish than most people realize. as the national marketing manager for pizza guys, he observed how consumers were delighted with barbecue pizza, hawaiian pizza, mexican pizza and other unique combinations. his suggestions for other unusual pizzas, however, were met with a negative response by his superiors. even some of his colleagues laughed at his ideas. peppy's confidence in his ability to understand the market has led him to focus on planning a business of his own. peppy realizes that he will take a risk when he leaves his job with pizza guys and embarks upon a new venture: peppy's pizzazzeria. peppy is excited about the potential of profitably catering to the unmet desires of pizza consumers. peppy is confident that peppy's pizzazzeria will be a success, but only if he has enough money to do things right. since peppy has very little personal wealth, he knows he must obtain financial assistance. in order to prepare for meetings with bankers and p

Suppose that a government that is skeptical of efforts to regulate prices charged by private companies is nevertheless concerned that an electric utility company is taking advantage of consumers with unfair pricing policies. which of the following policy options might most effectively enable the government to achieve its objectives in this situation? do nothing to all. turn the company into a public enterprise. use antitrust laws to increase competition. regulate the firm's pricing behavior.