Plastics manufacturers can make either toys or plastic containers. If the prices and profitability of plastic toys increase, then the:

A. Demand for plastic containers will decrease
B. Supply of plastic containers will increase
C. Demand for plastic containers will increase
D. Supply of plastic containers will decrease


Answer: D

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A. Specialization will definitely increase worldwide consumption possibilities. B. It always has a comparative advantage in producing the good. C. Specialization will definitely increase worldwide production possibilities. D. It has an absolute advantage in producing the good.

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Using the Rule of 72, how long will it take something growing at 2% per year to double?

A. 36 years B. 100 years C. 144 years D. 50 years

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According to the Taylor rule, if inflation rises by 1 percent above its target of 2 percent, the Fed should:

A. Lower the real Federal funds rate by 0.5 percent B. Raise the real Federal funds rate by 0.5 percent C. Lower the money supply by 5 percent D. Raise the money supply by 5 percent

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Refer to the below graph. The Gini ratio would be greatest for which curve?


A. a

B. b

C. c

D. d

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