A mixed economy blends private and public elements
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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If the government owns a nationalized firm, the prices are
a. set by an administrative agency of the government b. set by the free market c. high enough to make economic profits for the government d. determined by competition e. set to encourage efficiency and reduce waste
Buyers are able to buy all they want to buy and sellers are able to sell all they want to sell at
a. prices at and above the equilibrium price. b. prices at and below the equilibrium price. c. prices above and below the equilibrium price, but not at the equilibrium price. d. the equilibrium price but not above or below the equilibrium price.
Consider the figure to the right and assume that it is the market for health-care services. when the "baby boomer" generation retires, the number of people who require health care increases by 30%, and, as a result, the number of health-care providers also increases, but by only 25% What is the effect on the price of health care services over time?
A. it increases because demand increases by more than supply B. it decreases because demand increased by less than supply C. it increases because demand increased by less than supply D. it decreases because demand increased by more than supply
Which of the following would be most likely to improve the standard of living of the residents of a less-developed country?
A. the development of strong labor unions B. a sharp increase in the legal minimum wage C. an increase in expenditures on education and capital investment D. rapid growth rate of the money supply