Refer to the graph shown. Assume the market is initially in equilibrium at point b in the graph but the imposition of a per-unit tax on this product shifts the supply curve up from S0 to S1. The effect of the tax is to raise equilibrium price from:
A. P1 to P1 + t.
B. P2 ? t to P1 + t.
C. P2 ? t to P2.
D. P1 to P2.
Answer: D
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Refer to the figure below. In response to gradually falling inflation, this economy will eventually move from its short-run equilibrium to its long-run equilibrium. Graphically, this would be seen as 
A. long-run aggregate supply shifting leftward B. Short-run aggregate supply shifting upward C. Short-run aggregate supply shifting downward D. Aggregate demand shifting leftward
When economies of scale limit the number of firms in an industry to 3, there is a
A) natural monopoly. B) natural oligopoly. C) legal oligopoly. D) legal cartel. E) natural monopolistic competition.
An economically backward nation has the best chance of enjoying relatively high rates of economic growth if it
A) turns toward central economic planning. B) adopts advanced technologies. C) raises its minimum wages and government pension programs. D) limits imports as much as possible.
Would a profit-maximizing firm sell where demand is inelastic?
A. No, this would not follow the rule of MC = MR. B. No, the firm could not profitably raise price. C. Yes, the firm could profitably lower price to attract sales. D. Yes, in this case there are few substitutes for the good.