Real-world experience shows that when weather conditions reduce crop yields, the price of agricultural products will fall.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The effect of reduced yield would be to shift supply to the left, resulting in a higher equilibrium price.

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On the other hand, economy B is located in the temperate zone with a pleasant climate, fertile soil, and navigable rivers. Suppose the geography hypothesis of economic growth holds. a) Which of the two economies is likely to be more prosperous? b) Is the difference in prosperity between the two economies likely to be sustained in the long run?

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A) only fiscal policy and shift the IS curve. B) only monetary policy and shift the LM curve. C) fiscal and monetary policies and shift both IS and LM. D) more policy instruments than policymakers are actually able to manipulate.

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Monopolistically competitive firms have an incentive to:

A. engage in tactics for bringing in more customers. B. advertise. C. engage in brand promotion. D. All of these statements are true.

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