Science news articles about 'fixed cost'

... the RAND Journal of Economics analyzes an Endogenous Fixed Cost (EFC) model of retail competition ... size. "This study provides evidence that endogenous fixed costs play a central role in determining ...

Sony Corp. chief executive Howard Stringer says the electronics maker needs to cut its fixed costs to weather a surge in the yen that forced it to slash its profit forecasts last week.

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba plans to reduce fixed costs 10 percent more than previously announced, a news report said on Sunday.

... alternatives; and a comprehensive, credible, and transparent analysis of in-scope benefits and costs. The benefit assessment should show how the procurement contributes, relative to other possible ...