What would happen in the market for laser eye surgery if insurance companies started to cover a portion of the price of voluntary procedures?
A) Demand will increase, but this will not shift the supply curve.
B) Supply will increase, but this will not shift the demand curve.
C) Demand and supply will both increase.
D) Demand will increase and supply will decrease.
Answer: A
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A) The Securities and Exchange Commission B) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation C) The Federal Reserve System D) The Social Security Administration
Which of the following creates an obstacle to pursuing freer international trade?
a. Consumers do not recognize their potential gains b. Losses are widespread c. Domestic producers do not recognize their potential losses d. Government has plenty of political will and support to remove trade barriers e. Consumers can easily organize to demand free trade
Attempts by the government to reduce the rate of inflation often result in higher unemployment in the short run
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is considered a renewable natural resource?
A. Aquifers. B. Coal. C. Petroleum. D. Iron.