If a perfect competitor faces P = ATC in the long run, the firm will
A) earn economic profits.
B) earn economic losses.
C) leave the industry.
D) remain in the industry.
Answer is D) remain in the industry.
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A) A to B B) E to B C) B to C D) C to D E) B to A
Suppose the corn-producing industry of the U.S. is a price taker in the world market and government puts a ban on imports. The corn industry also receives subsidy from the home government. Then
A) social welfare will increase if the ban on imports is removed. B) everyone will be better off if both ban on imports and subsidy are removed. C) social efficiency will be improved if both ban on imports and subsidy are removed. D) the deadweight loss is reduced if subsidy is removed.
Ryan lives in an apartment where he pays $7,000 a year in rent. Sarah lives in a house that could be rented for $21,000 a year. How much do these housing services contribute to GDP?
a. $21,000 b. $28,000 c. $7,000 d. $14,000
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a) 2% b) 3% c) 5% d) 9%