If a market produces a level of output below the competitive equilibrium, then
A) social welfare is not maximized.
B) consumer surplus might still be maximized.
C) the actual price will be below the equilibrium price.
D) social welfare might still be enhanced if a price ceiling keeps price below the competitive price.
A
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An increase in the inflation rate of one country relative to another country will probably cause
A) an increase in exports for the inflating country. B) a balance of trade deficit for the inflating country. C) a current account surplus for the inflating country. D) an increase in the amount of official reserves held by the inflating country's central bank.
Consider an industry that is in long-run equilibrium. An increase in demand leads to a decrease in the price of the good. We know that this is
A) a decreasing cost industry. B) a constant cost industry. C) an increasing cost industry. D) not a competitive industry.
In contrast to government research and development, private sector R&D has: a. more impact on productivity since most government R&D focuses narrowly on military applications
b. more impact on productivity since most government R&D focuses narrowly on the service sector. c. more impact on productivity since most government R&D focuses narrowly on not-for-profit activities. d. less impact on productivity since the government is more motivated and able to hire better people and facilities. e. less impact on productivity since firms tend to hold back on research when results are easily copied.
Wealth is considered to be a nonincome determinant of consumption
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false