The market for insurance is an example of diversification

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

Economics

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Short-run macroeconomic equilibrium occurs when

A) structural and frictional unemployment equal zero. B) the equilibrium lies on the long-run aggregate supply curve. C) aggregate demand and short-run aggregate supply intersect. D) A and B

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A) earning an economic profit of $500. B) earning an economic profit of $1,000. C) incurring a loss of $500. D) incurring a loss of $1,000.

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When institutional money managers use their computers to decide on large sales or purchases in the stock market, they are employing

A. the herd instinct. B. the bandwagon effect. C. program trading. D. stock watering.

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