During the Eastern Zhou dynasty’s Spring and Autumn period, which of the following resulted in a political power shift from the central state to local authorities?  

Based on the above binary logit model, the probability of buy (i.e., P(buy=1) in the discounted group (i.e., discount=1) is (1)___________(a. higher, b. smaller; 2 points) than that of the non-discounted group (i.e., discount =0) at statistically (2) _______________ (a. insignificant, b. significant 10%, c. significant 5%, d. significant 1%; 2 points). In terms of marketing mix (price, product, promotion, and place), the result indicates the effect of the promotion on consumer demand is positive. 

Based on the above binary logit model, the probability of buy (i.e., P(buy=1) in the city 3 (i.e., C(city)=1, St. Louis) is (1)___________(a. higher, b. smaller; 1 points) than that of the base group (2)__________(a. Rolla,   b. Kansas City, c. St. Louis; 2 points) at statistically (3) _______________ (a. insignificant, b. significant 10%, c. significant 5%, d. significant 1%; 1 point).

Note: Please clearly label your answers submission sheet by section (Parts 1-4) and question number so it is straightforward to grade.  Part 4:   True/False/Uncertain with explanation (30 points, 5 each) In this section, answer whether the statement is True, False or Uncertain and explain why. Note: assume that any statements written in italics are true, these are just setting up relevant scenarios. You must explain your answer. Explanation determines the grade!!   Imagine the economy is at potential Y*. With contractionary monetary policy (decreasing M), the Fed can permanently reduce the price level, by accepting a temporary recession (Y

  What environmental factor in the second millennium bce led the Xiongnu and other central Asian nomads to spread southward into settled areas?  

  Which of the following is generally true of the impact of the empires of Alexander and the Mauryan kings?  

  Which of the following was an important social change during the Warring States period in China?  

  Why was camel domestication important to overland trade in the first millennium bce?  

  How did the wealthy elite respond to the changing economy after Alexander’s conquests and the rise of Rome?  

  By the third century bce, the Xiongnu used their superior bronze technology to become the dominant nomadic group in the eastern steppes.