Total utility is maximized when the ________ for all goods
A) marginal utility per dollar spent is equal
B) marginal utilities are zero
C) marginal utilities are maximized
D) marginal utilities are negative
A
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Refer to Figure 26-12. In the dynamic AD-AS model, if the economy is at point A in year 1 and is expected to go to point B in year 2, and the Federal Reserve pursues no policy, then at point B
A) the unemployment rate is greater than the natural rate of unemployment. B) incomes and profits are falling. C) there is pressure on wages and prices to fall. D) firms are producing above capacity.
The market price for wallets is $20 . Your technology is such that at your most efficient production point, the average total cost of producing a wallet is $2.50 . Your manager runs into your office and shouts, "Boss! Average costs are rising! Average costs are rising!" To make a profit-maximizing decision, you should
a. definitely decrease production b. immediately stop production c. completely ignore your manager d. ask the manager about the marginal cost e. ask the manager about the average total cost
In June 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an adult population of 234.9 million, a labor force of 154 million and employment of 141.6 million. Based on these numbers the unemployment rate was
a. 93.3/234.9. b. 12.4/234.9. c. 93.3/154. d. 12.4/154.
A consumer goes to purchase a TV advertised for $300. As he is checking out, the clerk informs him of a $20 rebate offer for the TV, which he fills out and receives in 3 months. What can one can infer about the consumer's reservation price?
A. It was exactly $300. B. It was at least $300. C. It was at most $280. D. It was at least $280 but less than $300.