Which of the following is not correct?

a. Markets allocate scarce resources with the forces of supply and demand.
b. The equilibrium of supply and demand is typically an efficient allocation of resources.
c. Governments can sometimes improve market outcomes.
d. Externalities cannot be positive.


d

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In an administrative command economy, a price below equilibrium

a. means we can buy cheap goods freely b. creates opportunities for corruption c. does not matter at all d. both a and b are correct e. none of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. people will want to buy more bonds, so the interest rate rises. b. people will want to buy fewer bonds, so the interest rate falls. c. people will want to buy more bonds, so the interest rate falls. d. people will want to buy fewer bonds, so the interest rate rises.

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