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BITS Pilani
Pilani Campus
Managerial Economics
MBAZC416
Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM
Associate Professor, Management - Finance
Email: k.bindumadhavan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
BITS Pilani
Pilani|Dubai|Goa|Hyderabad
Managerial Economics
Introduction - Part 1
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Agenda
• Introductions
• Flipped classroom
• Course objectives
• Textbooks/ Resources
• Evaluation scheme
• Overview of Managerial Economics
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Introductions – Lead Instructor
Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM
• Bachelor of Engineering, MBA
• Received the CFA charter in 2002
• Awarded FRM title in 2008
• Worked for over 7 years as Senior Analyst/ Consultant to leading Corporations,
Banks; preparing candidates for CFA/ FRM exams
• Worked for 8 years at Capital One, a top 10 US bank and one of the World’s
largest diversified financial services firms
• Worked in both strategic roles as well as operational roles including credit
strategy, product strategy and risk operations
• Drove innovation in risk management to add value of over $50 Million
• Last assignment with Capital One was General Manager, Risk Operations, Asia
• 5+ years of prior experience in Banking technology, primarily with TCS/ TUL
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Flipped Classroom
Week before
class
•Replay recorded lectures
•Review relevant study materials/ pre-class assignments
•Case study (if applicable)
In “Live”
Class
•Review important and advanced/ difficult concepts
•Active Learning - Application/ Problem solving
•Experiential learning – Excel modelling, Case study discussion,
Simulation
After Class
•Active learning - problem solving
•Discussion forums
•Peer learning
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Course Objectives
No Course Objectives
CO1 Gain insights into the scientific and analytical methods, techniques
and tools of economics.
CO2 Gain basic understanding of the underlying concepts and building
blocks related to managerial Economics.
CO3 Understand the application of these concepts in business and
economic policy using suitable examples, case studies, simulation,
etc.
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Textbook/ Resources
T1 Truett & Truett, "Managerial Economics", John Wiley & Sons, 8th edition,
, 2004
R1 Samuelson & Nordhus, "Economics", Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 16th
edition, , 1998
R2 Petersen, Lewis and Jain, “Managerial Economics”, Pearson Education, ,
2006.
R3 Hirschey, “Economics for Managers”, Thompson, , 2006
R4 Suma Damodaran, "Managerial Economics", Press, 2006
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Evaluation Scheme
No Name Type Duration Weight
EC-1 Quiz-I Online - 5%
Quiz-II Online - 5%
Quiz-III Online - 5%
EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed Book 2 hours 35%
EC-3 Comprehensive Exam Open Book 3 hours 50%
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Introduction
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
Fundamental Questions
–What is Managerial Economics?
–Why Managerial Economics?
–What kind of issues does it help
address?
–How can it help managers to make
better decisions?
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Fundamental economic problems
• Three questions that managers face:
– What to produce?
– How to produce?
– How to distribute?
• Scarcity of resources
• How does economics answer these questions?
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Managerial economics
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
Definition
Managerial Economics: the
application of economic theory and
methods to business decision-making.
Business: Any situation where there is a
transaction between two or more
parties
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Relationship with economic theory
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Microeconomics
– Focuses on individual consumers and firms
– Theory of the firm
– Theory of consumer behaviour (demand)
– Production and cost theory (supply)
– Price theory
– Market structure and competition theory
• Macroeconomics
– Aggregate variables such as GDP, GNP,
Unemployment, Inflation, etc.
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Managerial Economics: How is it useful?
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• While economics attempts to describe how
the economy works, managerial economics
speaks to how the economy should work!
• It prescribes rules for improving managerial
decisions
• It helps managers recognize how economic
forces affect organizations
• It links economic concepts with quantitative
methods to develop vital tools for managerial
decision making
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Managerial Economics: aToolfor
ImprovingManagementDecisionMaking
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
What is the best “choice”
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Understand the economic environment in which firms operate
– We will be exploring several case studies throughout the course
• Consider alternatives
• Make optimal choices to maximize
 Profit
 Market share
 Managerial interests
 Government influence
 National interests
 Social and environmental benefits
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
The Decision-Making Process
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Summary
• Managerial Economics helps business leaders and policy
makers to make optimal decisions
• Leverages economic analysis for concepts such as
demand, cost, production, profit and competition
• Bridges the gap between theory and practice
• Provides tool sets to make optimal decisions
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Application of concepts using Case Studies
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Multinational production and pricing
– How does Ford or GM decide where to produce its cars
(multinational factory locations) and where to sell
(multinational markets)
• Market Entry
– How do major bookstores decide where to set up shop,
assess demand and profitability, assess and react to
threats from online stores
• R & D Decisions
– How does a pharma company decide whether to invest
in traditional biochemistry based research or to pursue
biogenetic approaches (such as gene splicing)
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Thank You
BITS Pilani
Pilani Campus
Managerial Economics
MBAZC416
Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM
Associate Professor, Management - Finance
Email: k.bindumadhavan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
BITS Pilani
Pilani|Dubai|Goa|Hyderabad
Managerial Economics
Introduction - Part 2
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Agenda
• Introductions
• Flipped classroom
• Course objectives
• Textbooks/ Resources
• Evaluation scheme
• Overview of Managerial Economics
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Positive and Normative economics
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• This is also referred to as is/ought
distinction
• Positive statements
– Factual statements
– It can be verified by empirical study or logic
• Normative statements
– Value judgements
– It can’t be verified by empirical study or logic
• Relevance of the distinction to the study of
managerial economics
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Opportunity costs
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Scarcity and choice are central to the
economics discipline
• In the face of scarcity, we make many
decisions
• Follow one course of action and forgo some
other course of action
Opportunity cost is the highest valued
alternative forgone whenever a choice is
made
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Definitions of Profit
• Business or Accounting Profit: Total revenue minus the
explicit or accounting costs of production.
• Economic Profit: Total revenue minus the explicit and
implicit costs of production.
• Opportunity Cost: Implicit value of a resource in its best
alternative use.
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Theories of Profit
• Risk-Bearing Theories of Profit
• Frictional Theory of Profit
• Monopoly Theory of Profit
• Innovation Theory of Profit
• Managerial Efficiency Theory of Profit
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Social Function of Profit
• Profit is a signal that guides the allocation of society’s
resources.
• High profits in an industry are a signal that buyers want
more of what the industry produces.
• Low (or negative) profits in an industry are a signal that
buyers want less of what the industry produces.
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Ten Economic Principles for
managers
1. Making optimal decisions
2. Decisions are always among alternatives
3. Decision alternatives always have costs and benefits
4. Objective is to increase the firm’s value
5. Firm’s value is measured by its expected profit
6. Firm’s sales revenue depends on demand for its product
7. The firm must minimize cost for each level of output
8. The firm must develop a strategy consistent with its market
9. Growth depends on rational investment decisions
10. Firms deal rationally and ethically with laws and regulations
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
1. Making decisions
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
29
• The role of the managers is to make
decisions
– Business firms come in all sizes
– No firm has unlimited resources
– Short-run and long-run decisions
• Managerial Economics: How to make
decisions that make sense for the
operation of the firm
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
2. Decisions are among alternatives
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
30
• Choices are always among alternatives
• Example-buying a new computer
• A job can be done by many, but some may
be better at it than others-cost differs
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
3. Decision alternatives have costs and benefits
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
31
• Working Vs. Pursuing further studies
• What we consider when making our decisions?
• Benefits: benefit gained from studying – enhanced knowledge
and capabilities, which lead to better career opportunities in
the future
• Cost - cost of giving up short term promotions and increments
• Choosing to study- additional benefit gained from further
studies exceeds the additional cost
• Opportunity cost
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
4. Objective of management is to
increase the firm’s value
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
32
• Profit is the difference between TR and TC
• Different types of organizations/ firms
• Problem - Managers attempt to maximize own interest
while shareholders increase own benefit
• Principal –agent problem
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
5. The firm’s value is measured by
its expected profit
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Example: consider two companies using different
production process
• Which one would be the better company?
• This can be easily evaluated based on excepted profits
• Present value of the expected future profit stream
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
6. Firm’s sales revenue depends on
demand for its product
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Some goods are highly price sensitive while other goods
are less price sensitive
• Demand for a product is a function of a number of factors
in addition to price
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
7. Firm must minimize cost for each
level of output
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• TR - TC
• Important factors:
– Technology of production
– Input prices
– Factors of production
– Different levels of technologies
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
8. Firm must develop a strategy consistent
with its market
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• We will study the various market structures and the
appropriate strategy for each of these situations
• Selling identical products
• Differentiated products
• Example - airline industry, software industry, etc.
Value of the Firm
The present value of all expected future profits
37
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
9. Firm’s growth depends on
rational investment
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Decision to invest in new plant or equipment or develop a
new product
• The process of evaluating new investments of the firm-
capital project analysis or capital budgetting
• Capital project - calculating the expected stream of
benefits it will produce for the firm
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
10. Successful firms deal rationally and
ethically with laws and regulations
Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
• Various business laws and regulations
• Case of Enron or closer hope the collapse of Satyam
highlight the consequences of unethical behaviour
BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
Expectations
• Replay prerecorded digital content before class
• Attend all “live” classes else replay recordings
• Review the relevant chapters from textbook before and after
class
• Do the homework and assignments in a timely manner
• Make sure you have access to laptop/ computer with Excel;
we will need it for experiential learning components in
subsequent classes. (Excel 2007 or later versions preferred.)

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MBAZC416 - M1.pptx

  • 1. BITS Pilani Pilani Campus Managerial Economics MBAZC416 Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM Associate Professor, Management - Finance Email: k.bindumadhavan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
  • 3. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Agenda • Introductions • Flipped classroom • Course objectives • Textbooks/ Resources • Evaluation scheme • Overview of Managerial Economics
  • 4. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Introductions – Lead Instructor Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM • Bachelor of Engineering, MBA • Received the CFA charter in 2002 • Awarded FRM title in 2008 • Worked for over 7 years as Senior Analyst/ Consultant to leading Corporations, Banks; preparing candidates for CFA/ FRM exams • Worked for 8 years at Capital One, a top 10 US bank and one of the World’s largest diversified financial services firms • Worked in both strategic roles as well as operational roles including credit strategy, product strategy and risk operations • Drove innovation in risk management to add value of over $50 Million • Last assignment with Capital One was General Manager, Risk Operations, Asia • 5+ years of prior experience in Banking technology, primarily with TCS/ TUL
  • 5. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Flipped Classroom Week before class •Replay recorded lectures •Review relevant study materials/ pre-class assignments •Case study (if applicable) In “Live” Class •Review important and advanced/ difficult concepts •Active Learning - Application/ Problem solving •Experiential learning – Excel modelling, Case study discussion, Simulation After Class •Active learning - problem solving •Discussion forums •Peer learning
  • 6. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Course Objectives No Course Objectives CO1 Gain insights into the scientific and analytical methods, techniques and tools of economics. CO2 Gain basic understanding of the underlying concepts and building blocks related to managerial Economics. CO3 Understand the application of these concepts in business and economic policy using suitable examples, case studies, simulation, etc.
  • 7. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Textbook/ Resources T1 Truett & Truett, "Managerial Economics", John Wiley & Sons, 8th edition, , 2004 R1 Samuelson & Nordhus, "Economics", Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 16th edition, , 1998 R2 Petersen, Lewis and Jain, “Managerial Economics”, Pearson Education, , 2006. R3 Hirschey, “Economics for Managers”, Thompson, , 2006 R4 Suma Damodaran, "Managerial Economics", Press, 2006
  • 8. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Evaluation Scheme No Name Type Duration Weight EC-1 Quiz-I Online - 5% Quiz-II Online - 5% Quiz-III Online - 5% EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed Book 2 hours 35% EC-3 Comprehensive Exam Open Book 3 hours 50%
  • 9. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Introduction Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) Fundamental Questions –What is Managerial Economics? –Why Managerial Economics? –What kind of issues does it help address? –How can it help managers to make better decisions?
  • 10. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Fundamental economic problems • Three questions that managers face: – What to produce? – How to produce? – How to distribute? • Scarcity of resources • How does economics answer these questions? Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 11. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Managerial economics Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) Definition Managerial Economics: the application of economic theory and methods to business decision-making. Business: Any situation where there is a transaction between two or more parties
  • 12. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Relationship with economic theory Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Microeconomics – Focuses on individual consumers and firms – Theory of the firm – Theory of consumer behaviour (demand) – Production and cost theory (supply) – Price theory – Market structure and competition theory • Macroeconomics – Aggregate variables such as GDP, GNP, Unemployment, Inflation, etc.
  • 13. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Managerial Economics: How is it useful? Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • While economics attempts to describe how the economy works, managerial economics speaks to how the economy should work! • It prescribes rules for improving managerial decisions • It helps managers recognize how economic forces affect organizations • It links economic concepts with quantitative methods to develop vital tools for managerial decision making
  • 14. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Managerial Economics: aToolfor ImprovingManagementDecisionMaking Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 15. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 What is the best “choice” Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Understand the economic environment in which firms operate – We will be exploring several case studies throughout the course • Consider alternatives • Make optimal choices to maximize  Profit  Market share  Managerial interests  Government influence  National interests  Social and environmental benefits
  • 16. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 The Decision-Making Process Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 17. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Summary • Managerial Economics helps business leaders and policy makers to make optimal decisions • Leverages economic analysis for concepts such as demand, cost, production, profit and competition • Bridges the gap between theory and practice • Provides tool sets to make optimal decisions Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 18. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Application of concepts using Case Studies Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Multinational production and pricing – How does Ford or GM decide where to produce its cars (multinational factory locations) and where to sell (multinational markets) • Market Entry – How do major bookstores decide where to set up shop, assess demand and profitability, assess and react to threats from online stores • R & D Decisions – How does a pharma company decide whether to invest in traditional biochemistry based research or to pursue biogenetic approaches (such as gene splicing)
  • 20. BITS Pilani Pilani Campus Managerial Economics MBAZC416 Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, CFA, FRM Associate Professor, Management - Finance Email: k.bindumadhavan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
  • 22. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Agenda • Introductions • Flipped classroom • Course objectives • Textbooks/ Resources • Evaluation scheme • Overview of Managerial Economics
  • 23. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Positive and Normative economics Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • This is also referred to as is/ought distinction • Positive statements – Factual statements – It can be verified by empirical study or logic • Normative statements – Value judgements – It can’t be verified by empirical study or logic • Relevance of the distinction to the study of managerial economics
  • 24. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Opportunity costs Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Scarcity and choice are central to the economics discipline • In the face of scarcity, we make many decisions • Follow one course of action and forgo some other course of action Opportunity cost is the highest valued alternative forgone whenever a choice is made
  • 25. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Definitions of Profit • Business or Accounting Profit: Total revenue minus the explicit or accounting costs of production. • Economic Profit: Total revenue minus the explicit and implicit costs of production. • Opportunity Cost: Implicit value of a resource in its best alternative use. Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 26. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Theories of Profit • Risk-Bearing Theories of Profit • Frictional Theory of Profit • Monopoly Theory of Profit • Innovation Theory of Profit • Managerial Efficiency Theory of Profit Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 27. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Social Function of Profit • Profit is a signal that guides the allocation of society’s resources. • High profits in an industry are a signal that buyers want more of what the industry produces. • Low (or negative) profits in an industry are a signal that buyers want less of what the industry produces. Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 28. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Ten Economic Principles for managers 1. Making optimal decisions 2. Decisions are always among alternatives 3. Decision alternatives always have costs and benefits 4. Objective is to increase the firm’s value 5. Firm’s value is measured by its expected profit 6. Firm’s sales revenue depends on demand for its product 7. The firm must minimize cost for each level of output 8. The firm must develop a strategy consistent with its market 9. Growth depends on rational investment decisions 10. Firms deal rationally and ethically with laws and regulations Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 29. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 1. Making decisions Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) 29 • The role of the managers is to make decisions – Business firms come in all sizes – No firm has unlimited resources – Short-run and long-run decisions • Managerial Economics: How to make decisions that make sense for the operation of the firm
  • 30. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 2. Decisions are among alternatives Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) 30 • Choices are always among alternatives • Example-buying a new computer • A job can be done by many, but some may be better at it than others-cost differs
  • 31. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 3. Decision alternatives have costs and benefits Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) 31 • Working Vs. Pursuing further studies • What we consider when making our decisions? • Benefits: benefit gained from studying – enhanced knowledge and capabilities, which lead to better career opportunities in the future • Cost - cost of giving up short term promotions and increments • Choosing to study- additional benefit gained from further studies exceeds the additional cost • Opportunity cost
  • 32. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 4. Objective of management is to increase the firm’s value Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) 32 • Profit is the difference between TR and TC • Different types of organizations/ firms • Problem - Managers attempt to maximize own interest while shareholders increase own benefit • Principal –agent problem
  • 33. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 5. The firm’s value is measured by its expected profit Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Example: consider two companies using different production process • Which one would be the better company? • This can be easily evaluated based on excepted profits • Present value of the expected future profit stream
  • 34. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 6. Firm’s sales revenue depends on demand for its product Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Some goods are highly price sensitive while other goods are less price sensitive • Demand for a product is a function of a number of factors in addition to price
  • 35. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 7. Firm must minimize cost for each level of output Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • TR - TC • Important factors: – Technology of production – Input prices – Factors of production – Different levels of technologies
  • 36. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 8. Firm must develop a strategy consistent with its market Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • We will study the various market structures and the appropriate strategy for each of these situations • Selling identical products • Differentiated products • Example - airline industry, software industry, etc.
  • 37. Value of the Firm The present value of all expected future profits 37 Managerial Economics (MBAZC416)
  • 38. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 9. Firm’s growth depends on rational investment Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Decision to invest in new plant or equipment or develop a new product • The process of evaluating new investments of the firm- capital project analysis or capital budgetting • Capital project - calculating the expected stream of benefits it will produce for the firm
  • 39. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 10. Successful firms deal rationally and ethically with laws and regulations Managerial Economics (MBAZC416) • Various business laws and regulations • Case of Enron or closer hope the collapse of Satyam highlight the consequences of unethical behaviour
  • 40. BITS Pilani, Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 Expectations • Replay prerecorded digital content before class • Attend all “live” classes else replay recordings • Review the relevant chapters from textbook before and after class • Do the homework and assignments in a timely manner • Make sure you have access to laptop/ computer with Excel; we will need it for experiential learning components in subsequent classes. (Excel 2007 or later versions preferred.)