Unexpectedly high inflation tends to hurt _______ most.

A. businesses
B. borrowers
C. policy makers
D. lenders


Answer: D

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The selling of a product for a price below its cost of production is called

A) operating at a loss. B) unfair competition. C) fair competition. D) dumping.

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Perfectly competitive firms are earning economic profits at a market price of $12 and an average total cost of $10. If new firms enter and do not affect the cost for all firms, the market price will ________ until it reaches ________.

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One year before maturity, the price of a bond with a principal amount of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 5 percent paid annually rose to $1,019. The one-year interest rate must be:

A. 5 percent. B. 2 percent. C. 6 percent. D. 3 percent.

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