Business Finance – Economics

Select one topic for you to develop and remember to use the simulation to assist in applying the concepts and ideas expressed in the chapters.Chapter 5: Describe the difference between liberal and conservative ideologies in American politics. Using one social or demographic group as an example, describe some of the factors that may have shaped the ideological orientation of that particular group.Chapter 7: Can democracy be sustained when so few people are involved in the political system? Voter turnout in a local election can run less than 10 percent, yet local governments are the ones that affect people more closely on a daily basis. Why do more people not vote in America? Explain.Chapter 8: Can democracy be sustained when so few people are involved in the political system? Voter turnout in a local election can run less than 10 percent, yet local governments are the ones that affect people more closely on a daily basis. Why do more people not vote in America? Explain.Teaching Tip You must post three responses (200+ words minimum for each post). Please see the syllabus for additional information.

One of the major assumptions in the free-market model is that consumers and providers have all the information that is needed to make decisions on purchases:Discuss areas of information that a prospective patient might need concerning a surgical procedure at a surgical center.Discuss whether that information is available.Discuss how that information might be made available.To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.Your initial posting should be addressed at 300–500 words as noted in the attached PDF. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

Discussion: Why Do Good Budgets Go Bad?Budgeting and Variance AnalysisInstructions:The following are budgeted and actual revenues and expenses for a hospital:Budgeted ActualRevenuesSurgical Volume2,300 2,600Gift Shop Revenues$18,000 $19,000Surgery Revenues $589,500 $852,750Parking Revenues $17,000 $19,000ExpensesPatients Days 26,000 25,000Pharmacy $119,000 $158,000Misc. Supplies$68,000 $795,600Fixed Overhead Costs $832,000 $890,000In preparation of your Discussion post submission, complete the following:1. Determine the total variance between the planned andactual budgets forSurgical Volume. Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?2. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets forPatient Days. Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?3. Consider which variances are potentially due to change in volume and whichvariances are potentially due to change in rates or other factors

Finance and Economics in Healthcare DeliveryDiscussion: Why Do Good Budgets Go BadInstructions:The following are budgeted and actual revenues and expenses for a hospital:Budgeted ActualRevenuesSurgical Volume2,300 2,600Gift Shop Revenues$18,000 $19,000Surgery Revenues $589,500 $852,750Parking Revenues $17,000 $19,000ExpensesPatients Days 26,000 25,000Pharmacy $119,000 $158,000Misc. Supplies$68,000 $795,600Fixed Overhead Costs $832,000 $890,000In preparation of your Discussion post submission, complete the following:1. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets forSurgical Volume. Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?2. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets forPatient Days. Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?3. Consider which variances are potentially due to change in volume and whichvariances are potentially due to change in rates or other factors