Government can deal with externalities through the use of taxes and subsidies

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


True

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Which of the following statements is true about patents and copyrights? (i) They have benefits and costs. (ii) They lead to higher prices. (iii) They enhance the ability of monopolists to earn above-average profits

a. (i) and (ii) only b. (ii) and (iii) only c. (ii) only d. (i), (ii), and (iii)

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Suppose the price of flour increases from $0.80 to $1.00 a pound and the quantity demanded decreases from 100 pounds to 95 pounds

Using the midpoint method, what is the price elasticity of demand for flour? Is the demand for flour elastic or inelastic?

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Use a graph to show the effects of a contractionary monetary policy to reduce inflation and move an economy back to potential real GDP. Explain what happens to aggregate demand, real GDP, and the price level

What will be an ideal response?

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