For the monopolistically competitive firm, in both the short run and the long run
A) the demand curve is inelastic.
B) price will exceed marginal cost.
C) there will be no economic profit.
D) production will be at minimum average cost.
B
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A trend that has been reinforced by many developing countries is privatization. Privatization refers to
A) purchasing large companies and turning them into state-owned enterprises. B) investing government money in large, privately-owned companies. C) exchanging bonds for shares in state-owned enterprises. D) selling large state-owned enterprises to private owners in the financial sector. E) selling large state-owned enterprises to private owners in key areas such as electricity, telecommunications, or petroleum.
Refer to Scenario 5.4. What is the standard deviation of the investment?
A) 0 B) 16.58 C) 56.12 D) 90.14 E) none of the above
During the 100 years before the Revolutionary war, shipping costs were reduced by nearly:
a. 10 percent. b. 25 percent. c. 50 percent. d. 70 percent. e. Shipping costs increased during that period.
Which of the following is a reason that marginal product will eventually begin to fall?
a. effective use of fixed inputs b. decrease in demand c. increased specialization d. limited amounts of fixed inputs