An economy has two workers, Jen and Rich. Every day they work, Jen can produce 2 TVs or 10 radios, and Rich can produce 4 TVs or 12 radios. What is the opportunity cost for Jen to produce one TV?
A. 10 radios
B. 1/5 radio
C. 1/3 radio
D. 5 radios
Answer: D
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A. a price decrease by one firm will not be followed by the other firms. B. the kinked demand curve is inelastic in the upper portion and elastic in the lower portion of the curve. C. the kinked demand curve is elastic in the upper portion and inelastic in the lower portion of the curve. D. a price increase by one firm will be followed by the other firms.
During periods of poor economic performance, real GDP:
A. declines and unemployment rises. B. declines and unemployment declines. C. declines but unemployment typically does not change. D. is unchanged but unemployment rises sharply.
Why would a profit maximizing monopolist in a contestable market set its price at a level below that which maximizes short run profits?
What will be an ideal response?