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BERTRAND COMPETITION

When output and prices are set based on the idea that the competition will not change their prices. Refer to Cournot competition.

BERTRAND GAME

When two suppliers compete. They choose their own selling price and than meet demand. The cheaper of the two will probably have more customers. Sometimes the demand is split in half. They

BERYLLIUM (BE)

A metal found in alloys that is toxic. It is used in aircrafts, rockets, missiles, spacecrafts, and nuclear reactors. If exposed for less than 50 days poisoning occurs. The result is fatality

BESPEAK

To indicate or signal at a trend. If stock doesnt perform than the market will not either.

BESSEMER PROCESS

When air is pushed into a furance burning off impurities. It makes pig iron more pure. It is the old method of steal manufacturing.

BEST ASK

The lowest price a security will sell for.

BEST BEFORE DATE

A date on food items. It tells when the item will spoil if kept under recommended conditions. Refer to use by date.

BEST BUY

A purchase that offers the best combination for the buyer. The delivery, price, quality, and other benefits are considered.

BEST EFFORTS

1.stating that a certian result won’t necessarily occur. Good faith promises that it will get as close as is humanly possible. 2. A high standard that if it isn’t met is excusable.

BEST IN CLASS

The best performance an industry can manage. Its the benchmark set to be done or bettered. AKA best of breed. Refer to best practice.

BEST INTERESTS

When a party is delegated to take the best action for another party in the current situation. This is done when not all possibilities can be prepared for or when fast choices

BEST OF TWO OPTION

A payoff thats the same as paying off two options. Refer to worst of two option.

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