Each of these is a basic characteristic of a capitalist economy, except

A. the institution of private property.
B. central planning.
C. laissez-faire.
D. individuals acting in their own self-interest.


B. central planning.

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a. The wholesale price of Samorolas will be different for Trint than it is for U-Mobile. b. U-Mobile will benefit from customers who go to Trint for information about different mobile phones. c. Trint will sell Samorolas at a lower price than U-Mobile. d. U-Mobile and Trint will always sell Samorolas for exactly the same price.

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a. true b. false

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A. Consumers are willing to pay a higher price for a greater quantity. B. Consumers do not respond to a change in price. C. Consumer tastes change due to advertising. D. When marginal utility is high, we are willing to pay a higher price.

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