If the economy is in long-run equilibrium:

A. current inflation should be less than expected inflation.
B. current inflation should equal expected inflation.
C. inflation should be accelerating.
D. current output should be greater than potential output.


Answer: B

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A) W = $8.50; Q = 550,000 B) W = $9.50; Q = 590,000 C) W = $12.50; Q = 630,000 D) W = $9.50; Q = 570,000

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To answer the question, refer to the following table showing a demand schedule: As quantity demanded rises from 1,400 to 1,800, what is marginal revenue?

A. -$400 B. $50 C. $25 D. -$50 E. -$75

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In the circular flow diagram, businesses

A) Buy resources and sell products B) Sell resources and buy products C) Sell resources and sell products D) Buy resources and buy products

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If the market price of a product is $14 and all sellers are price takers, then which of the following is correct?

A) Each seller's total revenue line is graphed as an upward-sloping straight line. B) The demand curve for each seller's product is a downward-sloping straight line. C) Each seller can earn more total revenue by raising the price he or she charges above $14. D) The demand curve for each seller's product is a downward-sloping but not necessarily a straight line. E) Each seller's total revenue is graphed as an upside-down U-shaped curve.

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