When there is an expansionary gap, inflation will ________, in response to which the Federal Reserve will ________ real interest rates, and output will ________.
A. decline; lower; expand
B. increase; raise; decline
C. decline; lower; decline
D. decline; raise; decline
Answer: B
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Which of the following generalizations is correct? Demand tends to be
A. relatively more inelastic for a product considered a necessity. B. relatively more inelastic when more substitutes are available for a product. C. relatively more inelastic the more time consumers have to respond to price changes. D. relatively more elastic when the price of a good or service, as a proportion of income, is smaller.
Economists speak of price elasticity of demand. Which word below is synonymous with "elasticity"?
A) Futility B) Sensitivity C) Relativity D) Serendipity
Suppose that in the short run firms are making economic profit in a monopolistically competitive industry. Explain what will eventually happen in the long run
In your answer make sure to discuss demand, price and the relationship between price and average total cost.
Which of the following is not characteristic of perfect competition?
a. many buyers and sellers b. brand name advertising c. standardized products d. fully informed buyers and sellers e. free entry and exit of firms