The Chunnel auto tunnel allows motorists to travel between England and France. As an alternative, there is ferry service across the English Channel. What would happen in the market for ferry service if fees for using the Chunnel were increased?
A) The demand for ferry service would increase.
B) The demand for ferry service would decrease.
C) There would be an upward movement along the demand curve for transits through the Chunnel.
D) There would be a downward movement along the demand curve for transits through the Chunnel.
Answer: A
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A) The real interest rate immediately decreases after a temporary shock while it eventually increases after a permanent shock. B) Output increases right away after a temporary shock but the impact does not last whereas for a permanent shock output permanently decreases. C) A temporary shock will see a permanent increase in inflation while inflation will only rise temporarily after a permanent shock. D) all of the above E) none of the above
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. $600,000; $600,000 b. $600,000; $3,000,000 c. $400,000; $400,000 d. $400,000; $2,000,000
Exhibit 16-2 Unemployment categories Category# ofIndividuals Frictional unemployment 20 Structural unemployment 35 Cyclical unemployment 60 Discouraged workers 5 Underemployed workers 10 Fully employed workers410 Population900 Using the information in Exhibit 16-2, the natural rate of unemployment is
A. 2.8 percent. B. 10.3 percent. C. 11 percent. D. 21.5 percent.