Three of the four events described below might reasonably be expected to shift the demand curve for beef to a new position. One would not shift that demand curve. The single exception is a(n):
a. change in people's tastes for beef.
b. increase in the money incomes of beef consumers.
c. fall in the price of beef.
d. change in the price of a product competitive with beef (e.g. pork).
c
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Refer to the figure above. What is the equilibrium rate of interest when the credit demand curve is CD2 and the credit supply curve is CS1?
A) 3% B) 4% C) 5% D) 2%
When NAFTA was approved, Congress attempted to soften the losses suffered by some industries by
A) creating new jobs to hire workers who lost their jobs because of NAFTA. B) setting aside funds to support and retrain workers who lost their jobs because of NAFTA. C) reducing tariffs. D) imposing quotas.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of controls on capital outflows?
A) The controls may lead to excessive risk taking by the domestic banks. B) They are seldom effective during a crisis. C) Capital flight may increase after they are put in place. D) Controls often lead to an increase in government corruption.
Giving poor people food instead of cash for food
A. is an in-kind transfer. B. will benefit some more than others, depending on their utility function. C. is politically popular. D. all of these answer options are correct.