An example of an ineffective price ceiling would be the government setting the maximum price of wheat at ________ per bushel when the market price is at $5.00 per bushel.

A. $2.25
B. $3.00
C. $4.75
D. $6.00


Answer: D

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A. the production possibilities frontier is “bowed out.” B. the production possibilities frontier is a straight line. C. the production possibilities frontier is “bowed in.” D. resources are unproductive. E. resources have no opportunity cost.

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Describe the basic characteristics of the monopoly model and explain how these characteristics affect the ability of a monopolist to earn positive economic profits, both in the short run and over time

What will be an ideal response?

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In the above table, if the marginal revenue product is $18, how many workers will the profit maximizing monopsonist hire and what wage will they pay each worker?

A) 5; $18 B) 3; $14 C) 3; $18 D) 4; $16

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As Reba consumes four slices of pizza, her total utility rises from 0 to 18, to 24, to 28, and to 30, respectively. What is her marginal utility of the first slice of pizza?

a. 18 b. 24 c. 2 d. 7 e. 8

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