How would you decide between the two models

Assignment Help Microeconomics
Reference no: EM13881795

Suppose you want to study the behavior of sales of a product, say, auto- mobiles over a number of years and suppose someone suggests you try the following models:

Yt = β0 + β1 t
Yt = α0 + α1 t + α2 t2

where Yt = sales at time t and t = time, measured in years. The ?rst model postulates that sales is a linear function of time, whereas the second model states that it is a quadratic function of time.

a. Discuss the properties of these models.

b. How would you decide between the two models?

c. In what situations will the quadratic model be useful?

d. Try to obtain data on automobile sales in the United States over the past 20 years and see which of the models ?ts the data better.

Reference no: EM13881795

Questions Cloud

Why applications of linguistic knowledge are important : Discuss why applications of linguistic knowledge are important
What impact accumulated other comprehensive income : Explain what impact accumulated other comprehensive income (from unrealized securities gains or losses) has on bank regulatory capital.
An academic journal article in the sociological format : What is the proper way to cite an academic journal article in the sociological format?
Impact on macro economy : Prepare a 1300 words report on Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act make a review and opinion of its impact on Macro Economy.
How would you decide between the two models : Suppose you want to study the behavior of sales of a product, say, auto- mobiles over a number of years and suppose someone suggests you try the following models:Yt = β0 + β1 t ,Yt = α0 + α1 t + α2 t2 - How would you decide between the two models
What is effective dividend rate that the utility is paying : What is the effective dividend rate that the Utility is paying on the bonds? What is the total dollar amount the Utility will save in dividends over the life of the bonds?
A researcher decided to study student employment : A researcher decided to study student employment and study patterns at Montgomery college. The target group, Montgomery College students, would be known as : a- the population. b- a random sample. c- a stratified sample.
A paper on sociological imagination : 1) Describe the personal experience as an outsider might describe it. (hint: depending on what you choose and the perspective you choose, this may require a little research)
Find the applied linear transformation matrix : Solve the given system using A - column-space and output space and solve the given system using A-row-space and input space - A linear transformation is applied to the object on the left and we got the object on the right. Find the applied linear tr..

Reviews

Write a Review

Microeconomics Questions & Answers

  The free rider problem

Question: Explain why the free rider problem makes it difficult for perfectly competitive markets to provide the Pareto efficient level of a public good.

  Failure of the super committee is good thing for economy

Some commentators have argued that the failure of the “Super committee” is good thing for the economy?  Do you agree?

  Case study analysis about optimum resource allocation

Case study analysis about optimum resource allocation: -  Why might you suspect (even without evidence) that the economy might not be able to produce all the schools and clinics the Ministers want? What constraints are there on an economy's productio..

  Fixed cost and vairiable cost

Questions:  :   Which of the following are likely to be fixed costs and which variable costs for a chocolate factory over the course of a month?  Explain your choice.

  Problem - total cost, average cost, marginal cost

Problem - Total Cost, Average Cost, Marginal Cost: -  Complete the following table of costs for a firm.  (Note: enter the figures in the  MC   column  between  outputs of  0 and 1, 1 and 2, 2 and 3, etc.)

  Oligopoly and demand curve problem

Problem based on Oligopoly and demand curve,  Draw and explain the demand curve facing each firm, and given this demand curve, does this mean that firms in the jeans industry do or do not compete against one another?

  Impact of external costs on resource allocation

Explain the impact of external costs and external benefits on resource allocation;  Why are public goods not produced in sufficient quantities by private markets?  Which of the following are examples of public goods (or services)? Delete the incorrec..

  Shifts in demand and movements along the demand curve

Describe the differences between shifts in demand and movements along the demand curve. What are the main factors which can shift the demand curve? Explain why they cause the demand curve to shift. Use examples and draw graphs to support your discuss..

  Article review question

Article Review Question: Read the following excerpts from the article "Fruit, veg costs surge' by Todd, Dagwell, published in the Herald on January 25th 2011 and answer questions below:

  Long-term growth, international trade & globalization

Long-term Growth, International Trade & Globalization:- This question deals with concepts such as long-term growth, international trade and globalization. Questions related to trade deficit, trade surplus, gains from trade, an international trade sce..

  European monetary union (emu) in crisis

"Does the economic bailout of Spain and Greece spell the beginning of the end for the European Monetary Union (EMU)?"

  Development game “settlers of catan”

Read the rules of the game, the overview and the almanac for the Development Game "Settlers of Catan"

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd