If the government allowed a free market for transplant organs such as kidneys to exist, critics argue that such a market would

a. not reduce the shortage of organs.
b. benefit rich people but not poor people.
c. be inefficient because markets are not good at allocating scarce resources.
d. be inferior to a plan imposed by a benevolent dictator.


b

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Refer to the below graph of the market for low-skilled labor. Sd is the supply of domestic resident workers, and St is the total supply of labor including undocumented workers. What is the equilibrium wage rate and equilibrium employment if there is illegal immigration?


A. $14 and 142M, respectively

B. $13 and 135M, respectively

C. $14 and 120M, respectively

D. $17 and 135M, respectively

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The size effect and the diffusion effect always occur in isolation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the long run, holding all else constant, inflation requires a decrease in the money supply relative to the output of goods and services—not enough money chasing too many goods

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In a call center, which of the following situations can be considered as a variable input in the short run?

A) the level of computer software being utilized B) the number of call center representatives on duty at the center C) the number of call center managers or supervisors D) the size (e.g., square footage) of the call center

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