According to CPI's estimation and in context of valuation of the major consumer products firms (look at the price-to-earnings ratio of CPI versus the competitors), do you believe analysts think the company is undervalued? Could that perception change if the economic climate changes? Do you believe CPI's valuation is being impacted today because the firm is only a regional player? What is the basis for your conclusion?

Let's assume the PE ratio for CPI to be equal to 14.

Describe the significance and implications of various economic theories pertaining to profit, consumer choice, demand and supply, forecasting and optimization. Apply risk methodologies to economic situations using a variety of approaches ranging from basic statistics to certain equivalency.