A roller coaster operator produces thrill-packed rides using electricity and a roller coaster. For the roller coaster operator, electricity is

A. an opportunity cost.
B. a variable cost.
C. a fixed cost.
D. a sunk cost.


Answer: B

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A. decreased by 5%. B. decreased by 10%. C. increased. D. remained constant.

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When a market is in equilibrium, the total amount of consumer surplus must be ________ the total amount of producer surplus

A) larger than B) equal to C) less than D) None of the above answers are correct.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A bank has a reserve requirement of 0.08. If it has demand deposits of $200,000 and is holding $4,000 in reserves:

A. the bank is not meeting its reserve requirement. B. all the bank's reserves are excess reserves. C. the bank is holding $2,000 in excess reserves. D. the bank could extend additional loans and still meet its reserve requirement.

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