The idea behind clustering is that each part of a network is ________ productive operating in isolation, so if governments can push each element of the cluster in unison, they should realize ________ in productivity.

A. far less; huge gains
B. far less; huge losses
C. far more; huge gains
D. far more; huge losses


Answer: A

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Suppose the following information describes the economy:Government purchases of goods and services1,000Household saving2,000Government transfers and interest payments500Tax collections1,500Business saving2,500Private saving equals ________; public saving equals ________; national saving equals ________.

A. 500; -1,500 B. 4,500; 0 C. 4,500; 1,000 D. 1,000; 1,000

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Thurman is a writer who works from his home. Thurman lives next door to Phil, the drummer for a local band. Phil needs a lot of practice to earn $250, which is his share of the band's profit. Thurman gets distracted by Phil's drumming but he needs to get his writing done to earn $500 for his current article. Which of the following is an efficient solution?

a. Phil offers Thurman $499 to allow Phil to continue drumming. Thurman accepts and both are better off. b. Phil offers Thurman $249 to allow Phil to continue drumming. Thurman accepts and both are better off. c. Thurman offers Phil $251 to stop practicing his drumming. Phil agrees and both are better off. d. Thurman offers Phil $501 to stop practicing his drumming. Phil agrees and both are better off.

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 2.5Refer to Figure 2.5. The marginal rate of transformation in moving from Point A to Point B is

A. -2/3. B. -1.5. C. -3. D. -30.

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 23.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 23.2Refer to Figure 23.2. Positive saving occurs along the line segment

A. BC. B. DC. C. BA. D. AC.

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