Refer to the graph below, which shows the market for bicycles. S1 and D1 are the original supply and demand curves. D2 and D3 and S2 and S3 are possible new demand and supply curves. Starting from the initial equilibrium (point 1), which point on the
graph is most likely to be the new equilibrium after an increase in wages of bicycle workers, and a significant increase in the price of gasoline?
A. 6
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
C. 4
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To help pay for the cost of sport related injuries, the government imposes a tax on sellers of all sports equipment. Using the above figure, the area that equals the lost consumer surplus from this tax on sports equipment is
A) bcd. B) P1P2cd. C) P2P3ec. D) ced.
Other things constant, a decrease in resource prices will lead to
a. reduced profits and a reduction in short-run aggregate supply. b. increased profits and a reduction in short-run aggregate supply. c. reduced profits and an increase in short-run aggregate supply. d. increased profits and an increase in short-run aggregate supply.
Which statement is true?
A. Employment discrimination has ceased to exist. B. Women working full time now earn virtually the same amount as men. C. The poverty rate for blacks and Hispanics is three times the poverty rate for whites. D. Property income is mainly paid in the form of rent.
If a firm wants to engage in price discrimination, it must have some market power.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)