One of the problems with official poverty statistics is that they

a. do not account for inflation.
b. are not adjusted annually.
c. omit in-kind transfers, such as food stamps.
d. omit Medicare payments.


c. omit in-kind transfers, such as food stamps.

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A) during which the quantities of all resources are fixed. B) that is less than a year. C) during which the quantities of some resources are fixed. D) during which the quantities of all resources are variable. E) during which all costs are implicit costs.

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A "normal good" is defined as any good in which

A) a rise in its price will reduce quantity demanded. B) a fall in its price will increase quantity demanded. C) a rise in income will reduce overall demand. D) a fall in income will reduce overall demand.

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Firms are more likely to find themselves in a prisoner's dilemma in sequential games as opposed to simultaneous games

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The "rational expectations revolution" refers to a substantial change in the thinking of ________

A) households and businesses B) policy makers C) macroeconomists D) elected officials

Economics