In the Cournot model, if a firm's marginal cost increases, its best-response function will

A) shift inward.
B) not change.
C) shift outward.
D) The shift is ambiguous.


A

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A) bonds of all sorts held by the public. B) outstanding charge-account balances. C) savings deposits in financial institutions. D) Treasury bills held by the public. E) credit cards.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The demand curve facing a competitive firm is horizontal, as is the demand curve facing a monopolist. b. The demand curve facing a competitive firm is downward sloping, whereas the demand curve facing a monopolist is horizontal. c. The demand curve facing a competitive firm is horizontal, whereas the demand curve facing a monopolist is downward sloping. d. The demand curve facing a competitive firm is downward sloping, as is the demand curve facing a monopolist.

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Which of the following would cause the short-run aggregate supply curve to shift to the left?

A) an increase in the price level B) an increase in inflation expectations C) a technological advance D) a decrease in interest rates

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In a case where there are two possible work activities and two workers, which of the following is true regarding to comparative advantage?

a. One person can have a comparative advantage in both activities. b. Both people can have a comparative advantage in both activities. c. No one can have a comparative advantage in either activity. d. Each person must have a comparative advantage in one activity, but not both.

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