The intertemporal substitution effect refers to substitution of

A) goods for services.
B) goods and services for less expensive goods and services.
C) goods and services today for goods and services in the future.
D) goods and services produced domestically for goods and services produced in another country.


C

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In the early 1900s, people were ________ more than decorators

a. Collectors b. Travelers c. Readers d. Media driven

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Which of the following is true about income inequality?

A. Inequality tends to diminish as the population increases. B. Inequality tends to be greatest in the poorest countries. C. Inequality tends to get worse as a country develops. D. Inequality is not an issue for developed countries.

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Frederic Bastiat formulated

A. the theory of absolute advantage. B. the theory of comparative advantage. C. the petition of the candlemakers to shut out the sun. D. the infant industry argument.

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