What Factors Influence Competition in Microeconomics?

From a microeconomics perspective, competition can be influenced by five basic factors: product features, the number of sellers, barriers to entry, information availability, and location. Each factor hinges on the availability or attractiveness of substitutes and, when no alternatives exist and the company is a single seller of a unique product, a monopoly exists and…

Top 10 board games that could no longer exist today (and so much the better)

By digging into the old treasures of our childhood or that of our parents, we can come across games that we still have today like good old Monopoly or a Mastermind without pawns but we can find much worse. In addition to super dangerous toys made from lead and uranium, our ancestors have known board…

Top 10 directors who were broke when they started out, films made in the nick of time

As we know, some actors struggled before succeeding, but on the other side of the camera it’s just as valid because some directors made their first film with a very tight budget and huge financial risks. We invite you to take a brief look at these people who broke through and managed to reach the…

Top 10 signs that your other half is cheating on you with their cat, it’s already too late

Whether you’re in a relationship with someone who owns a cat, own a cat yourself while in a relationship, or are just starting to date someone who has a cat it’s likely (90% chance ) that this person doesn’t give a fuck about you and only needs his cat. In order not to get rolled…

Capitalized Cost Reduction Definition

What Is a Capitalized Cost Reduction? A capitalized cost reduction is any upfront payment that reduces the cost of financing. A capitalized cost reduction is generally associated with the purchase of a home or automobile. Reductions can be made from cash, the value of a trade-in vehicle, or through rebates. Key Takeaways Capitalized cost reductions reduce the…