What was not true about the New England colonial economy?

a. Fishing was a major economic activity.
b. It was a net importer of food and fiber.
c. Shipping was a major economic activity.
d. It was the most productive area in terms of agriculture.


d. It was the most productive area in terms of agriculture.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Labor markets are generally perfectly competitive markets.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Suppose the Tidy Laundry Detergent Company, which sells 40% of all detergent, is thinking about raising its price. Before Tidy makes the change, they analyze the likely responses of the All-Clean Detergent Company, which sells 35% of all detergent, and Cheerful Detergent Company, which sells 20% of all detergent. Tidy's behavior shows 

A. mutual interdependence in pricing decisions. B. nonprice competition. C. difficult entry in oligopolies. D. collusion.

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Suppose that for Virginia the marginal benefit per dollar spent on make-up is less than the benefit per dollar spent on clothes. Virginia can always increase her utility by buying:

A. more make-up and fewer clothes. B. less make-up and more clothes. C. more of both goods. D. Virginia is already maximizing utility.

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