An increase in the price of electricity, ceteris paribus, indicates that

A. inflation is increasing.
B. electricity is relatively more scarce than it was before.
C. the purchasing power of money is decreasing.
D. the purchasing power of money is increasing.


Answer: B

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A. P1 and Q1 B. P2 and Q3 C. P3 and Q2 D. P4 and Q1

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A) exchange-traded funds. B) dealers. C) brokers. D) families of mutual funds.

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For a profit-maximizing monopolistically competitive firm, price exceeds marginal cost in

a. the short run but not in the long run. b. the long run but not in the short run. c. both the short run and the long run. d. neither the short run nor the long run.

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