a competitive market is important to society because it directs resources toward projects that
What will be an ideal response?
are valued more highly than their cost
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In recent years, average household income in the United States was highest for households headed by someone aged
A) 35 to 44. B) 45 to 54. C) 55 to 64. D) 65 and over.
Regional trading bloc agreements
a. are not considered trade restrictions b. are required by World Trade Organization rules c. exist primarily in Russia, Africa, and South America d. require all nations in a specified region to trade only with other countries in the same geographic area e. make special trade deals between countries in that region and discriminate against countries outside the region
There is only one gas station within hundreds of miles. The owner finds that when she charges $3 a gallon, she sells 199 gallons a day, and when she charges $2.99 a gallon, she sells 200 gallons a day. The marginal revenue of the 200th gallon of gas is:
a. $.01. b. $1. c. $2.99. d. $3. e. $600.
An economy has two workers, Paula and Ricardo. Every day they work, Paula can produce 4 computers or 16 shirts, and Ricardo can produce 6 computers or 12 shirts. What is the opportunity cost for Paula to produce one computer?
A. 1 shirt B. ¼ shirt C. ½ shirt D. 4 shirts