The famous phrase "the invisible hand" is associated with the economist ______________ ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Adam Smith
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Suppose a market begins in equilibrium. If supply increases, then at the original equilibrium price the quantity demanded is
A) is less than the quantity supplied and a surplus results. B) is less than the quantity supplied and a shortage results. C) exceeds the quantity supplied and a surplus results. D) exceeds the quantity supplied and a shortage results.
In economic language, children may sometimes be considered an "inferior good." What does that mean and why might it be true?
What will be an ideal response?
The phrase in the text, 'human beings are self-interested, not selfish' means that:
a. people are never selfish. b. people never act in a spiteful or belligerent manner. c. people never act in a fit of rage. d. people contribute to charities and they help others. e. people care only about themselves and their families.
If the economy is at full employment, then an increase in government spending:
A. would simply crowd out private spending. B. would have too large an impact on real growth. C. would cause deflation, which would increase unemployment. D. is the right fiscal policy response.