Trees of profit Sep 26, 2009
"We also felt that it would be wonderful to someday have Project Oikos work like a sort of investment fund, where MR = MC [marginal revenue equals marginal costs; the point at which profits are maximized], where we are answerable to investors for returns and growth, he said. It may be developing awareness today, but perhaps something related but different tomorrow. In this way, we keep ourselves sharp and efficient. I guess with these sort of ideas, a for-profit was the best way we knew how.".... (Asia Times Online)
When anti-dumping defeats purpose of FTAs Aug 17, 2009
In a monopolistic situation, price is not contingent on marginal cost but on marginal revenue. Where is the negative economic impact, if any. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kiss Jobs Goodbye With Minimum Wage Increase: Caroline Baum Jul 15, 2009
They arent going to pay an employee more than his marginal revenue product, or the additional revenue earned from his output. They may reduce hours or cut other perks. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Variable iTunes pricing brings in more money Jun 22, 2009
Most less-popular tracks suffer a larger sales decline and see only marginal revenue gains. There are also notable, if isolated, examples of songs that sell so much worse at a higher price that they bring in less money overall. (MSNBC -- Music)
Another tough ride for India Inc? Apr 7, 2009
The likelihood of marginal revenue growth raises questions about demand traction in the economy. While the global economy has gone into reverse gear due to the credit crunch in the past few quarters, the domestic economy was rather resilient. (India Times)
Crucial sales Feb 15, 2009
SAHSgrad wrote on Feb 12, 2009 9:43 AM:" Dear EDS,You say it's easy, but you got it wrong!I'm not sure if you actually thought this through before posting it. Please explain if "Cut all costs" is really your position. If that is, in fact, your position, then you clearly do not understand the most basic principles of free-market economics.It is a matter of finding the OPTIMAL POINT of costs and benefits. (In a competitive market without barriers to entry, firms operate at the point where marginal... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
