In 2012, the imaginary nation of Dorados had a population of 8,000 and real GDP of 3,000,000 . During the year its real GDP grew by about 2.9%. Which of the following sets of growth rates is consistent with this growth in real GDP?
a. 2% population growth and 6% real GDP growth
b. 6% population growth and 2% real GDP growth
c. 4% population growth and 7% real GDP growth
d. 7% population growth and 4% real GDP growth
c
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Figure 4.3 illustrates the demand for tacos. A successful advertising campaign to sell tacos would bring about a movement from
A) point a to point b. B) point c to point b. C) D2 to D1. D) D0 to D1.
An important condition required for economic growth is
A) economic freedom. B) a libertarian government. C) a totalitarian government. D) a democratic government. E) the incentive to limit international trade so that all economic growth remains within the country.
Firms are more likely to devote resources to research and development when
A) the country is in recession. B) they expect to earn rewards from successful research and development. C) it is easy to copy new techniques of other firms. D) the country has been experiencing slow economic growth in order to spur economic growth.
Cartels are difficult to maintain in the long run because:
A. they are illegal in all industrialized countries. B. individual members may find it profitable to cheat on agreements. C. it is more profitable for the industry to charge a lower price and produce more output. D. entry barriers are insignificant in oligopolistic industries.