Refer to the information provided in Figure 1.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 1.5Refer to Figure 1.5. As income increases, consumption increases, but for each additional increase in income, consumption increases by a larger and larger amount. If consumption is graphed on the vertical axis and income is graphed on the horizontal axis, the relationship between consumption and income would look like which of the following Panels?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D


Answer: A

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A) $10. B) $2000. C) $4000. D) $6000. E) $12000.

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An increase in the supply of labor will, everything else equal,

a. increase the full-employment level of output b. decrease the full-employment level of output c. move the economy from a recession toward full employment d. reduce total employment e. have no impact on total employment

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a. 4 hours b. 7 hours c. 12 hours d. 16 hours

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You decide to open a savings account, and you notice a sign in your bank that indicates deposits are FDIC insured. What protection does that give you?

(A) If the bank fails, your deposits are protected up to $250,000. (B) If you accidentally injure someone, they cannot claim any of the first $250,000 of your bank deposits as compensation. (C) Your deposits are guaranteed a certain rate of interest if you have at least $250,000 in the bank. (D) If you accidentally withdraw more money that you have in your account, you will not have to pay a penalty.

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