return and risk (ii) risk-based asset pricing models such as the CAPM and other similar frameworks, (iii) the pricing of contingent claims, and (iv) the Miller-Modigliani theorem and its augmentation by the theory of agency. These economic ideas were all derived from investor rationality. While these approaches revolutionised the study of finance and brought rigour into the field, many lacunae were left outstanding by the theories. For example, the traditional models have a limited role for volume, yet
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How to Price Spare Parts More Profitably: panies take full advantage of the opportunity spare part pricing offers. In fact, they deal with the complexity of pricing thousands of parts by resorting to standardized and undifferentiated “rule of thumb” customer complaints. This article was written by Richard Zinoecker, who is a Director at Simon-Kucher & Partners. He can be reached by e-mail at richard.zinoecker@simon-kucher.com. T he importance of after-sales business has increased steadily over the
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portfolios. It will consist of lectures, discussions of cases and articles, and video presentations. Topics include: a) construction of optimal asset portfolios using techniques such as the single index model, b) extensions of the capital asset pricing model: theory and tests; example, the zero-beta model, c) criteria for evaluation of investment performance, d) active vs. passive portfolio management, e) investment strategies. The Formula Growth Investment Centre Lab will be used to demonstrate the
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Same point of departure, same destination, the same snacks. Why is it people sitting next to each other on the same flight can pay such different amounts for their tickets? Airline pricing seems to be a great mystery. The airline industry refers to their pricing game as “yield management” or “revenue management.” Meaning prices on the same plane can fluctuate widely based on available seats at the time of purchase. Even though this seems to defy logic (and textbook theory), there might just
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Midland Energy Resource Case Analysis 1. Describe Midland, its capital planning model and Janet Mortensen's role in the case. Midland Energy Resource, Inc. has three major divisions: Exploration & Production (E&P), Refining and Market (R&M), and Petrochemicals. E&P division provides the most profit for Midland. R&M is the largest division in Midland by revenue. Petrochemicals is the smallest division in Midland. Midland’s financial strategy in 2007 consisted of four principals:
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Virgin Mobile Pricing Strategy Situational Analysis Virgin Mobile, a MVNO is planning to launch its services in USA. It’s target is underserved Demographics of 15-29 years as this age group is underserved by the regular telecom operators due to their low credit score ( Under 18 demographic cannot go for contract). They are planning to launch their product with service offerings that focuses on value added services. Problem Statement * The industry structure is such that supports post-paid
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Opportunity/Problem that is Import to CSP With any new product opportunity that our company brings to market there are always some key identified items that need to be addressed prior to that launch. The main problem we currently face is the pricing configuration of the product Metabical. We are seeking to exploit a multi-million dollar market with this new product. Statistics indicate that a significant number of Americans are overweight. For instance, by the year 2008, approximately 65% of
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to make relates to pricing its products or services. If consumers or organizational buyers perceive a price to be too high, they may purchase competitive brands or substitute products, leading to a loss of sales and profits for the firm. If the price is too low, sales might increase, but profitability may suffer. Thus, pricing decisions must be given careful consideration when a firm is introducing a new product or planning a short or long- term price change. Price and Pricing defined Price is
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diversifying; it is going into third party collections, judgment recovery, and mortgage loans. This firm has made substantial errors in the past therefore to understand the cause and effect of those errors we will attempt to model their market and business behaviour. This model is an effort to estimate the expected results of alternative strategies and processes. Consumer expectations and other variables as well as technology, the internet, telecommunications and globalization have accelerated the
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different pricing strategy. First, that is the penetration pricing strategy. The pricing was relatively low at the start of the business. However, after the improvement of designs and advertisement with more new stores, the pricing started to increase as it has become more known around the world. Secondly, it is practicing the psychological pricing. The prices are set at HKD$149 or HK$119 and so on, to let the customers feel the pricing is “cheaper” in a sense. Third, that is the bundling pricing. Cotton
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