If a monopolist must lower the price on all units in order to sell an additional unit,
a. it is impossible for the monopolist to maximize profit
b. the monopolist will always lose profit when it increases quantity
c. the monopolist will always lose revenue when it increases quantity
d. price will always be greater than marginal revenue
e. price will always be less than marginal revenue
D
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Refer to Figure 11-7. When the output level is 100 units average fixed cost is
A) $10. B) $8. C) $5. D) This cannot be determined from the diagram.
According to the liquidity premium theory, the yield curve normally has a positive slope because
A) short-term interest rates are expected to rise. B) term premiums rise as the time to maturity increases. C) risk premiums rise over time. D) long-term bonds are more liquid than short-term bonds.
Residents of Leon County have developed a strong liking for barbeque pork sandwiches. Residents of Bay County buy the same amount of barbeque pork sandwiches but believe beef sandwiches are just about as good. From this, we can infer that
a. residents of Leon County will not care what the price of barbeque pork sandwiches is. b. compared to residents of Leon County, residents of Bay County will have a smaller price elasticity of demand for barbeque pork sandwiches. c. compared to residents of Leon County, residents of Bay County will have a larger price elasticity of demand for barbeque pork sandwiches. d. residents of Leon County will increase their purchases by a larger amount for beef sandwiches than residents of Bay County in response to a "50 cents off" sale on beef sandwiches.
The three ways government can alter aggregate demand are:
A. Agriculture subsidies, science & technology subsidies, and education grants. B. Provide or deny food, clothing, and shelter. C. Nationalization of private businesses, institution of price controls, and Pigouvian taxes on externalities. D. Tax the Internet, close the bars, and ban football. E. Government spending, tax policy, and transfer of income