The meaning of interdependence in a monopolistically competitive market is
A) that it is difficult for firms to get together to collude.
B) that products produced by firms will be good substitutes.
C) that firms will not take into account the reaction of rival firms.
D) that price rigging commonly occurs.
C
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A) 568.00 B) 760.00 C) 946.67 D) 1,266.67
In the wake of the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the debt-to-GDP ratio has risen in many countries around the world. Should the expenditures enabled by this debt be considered government consumption or government investment?
What will be an ideal response?
At its present rate of output, 200 units, a perfectly competitive firm has total cost of $10,000 . marginal cost of $38, and fixed cost of $2,000 . and it charges the market price of $38 per unit. To maximize profit or minimize loss, this firm should
a. increase output b. reduce output but not to zero c. maintain the present rate of output d. shut down e. raise the price
Which of the following explains why the quantity of a good demanded decreases when its price increases? a. Consumer preferences change when the price of a good changes
b. The nominal income of consumers falls when the price of a good increases. c. Substitutes become relatively cheaper when the price of a good increases. d. Complements become relatively cheaper when the price of a good increases.