Which of the following is an example of a positive economic statement?
a. The economy's real output increased at about 3 percent last year and the unemployment rate decreased.
b. A central bank should not print too much money because inflation could result.
c. Congress should stabilize the social security system by raising taxes now.
d. The government farm products surplus should be distributed to the needy.
a
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In the DuPont cellophane case, rivals accused DuPont of monopolizing cellophane. DuPont claimed that the relevant market was flexible wrapping material, such as wax paper and aluminum foil, rather than just cellophane. DuPont won the case. What type of evidence constituted DuPont’s defense?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following best represents government saving?
A) T - (G + TR) B) (Y - TR) + I C) (Y - C - G - NX) D) (Y + TR - T) + C
Refer to Figure 4.2. A shift from D2 to D1 will result from which of the following?
A) an increase in expected future profits B) an increase in net exports C) an increase in corporate taxes D) a decrease in tax credits for savings
What happens when the price level falls?
A) Total planned real spending remains constant. B) Total planned real spending increases. C) Total planned real spending also falls. D) Planned real spending on goods increases but planned real spending on services falls.