Supply-side economics:
What will be an ideal response?
an economic theory that
emphasizes policies to stimulate production, such as lower taxes.
The theory predicts that such incentives stimulate greater economic
effort, saving, and investment, thereby
increasing overall economic output and tax revenues. page 243
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Refer to Figure 16-3. Which group of customers is likely to have a more elastic demand curve (more sensitive to price)?
A) the customers from "The Chateau"—market A B) There is no difference in the elasticity of demand between the two groups. C) There is insufficient information to answer this question. D) the other residents of the neighborhood—market B
What type of policy does the government adopt in dealing with government-inhibited goods?
A) It subsidizes their consumption. B) It subsidizes their production. C) It provides them as public goods. D) It taxes, regulates, or prohibits their use.
Which of the following is the prime objective of an industrial policy for any country?
a. To secure a leading global role for selected domestic industries b. To promote and encourage the import of goods and services c. To secure the interests of migrant workers d. To encourage specialization of labor e. To ensure a high level of competition for domestic firms
Regulatory capture exists when
A. regulated firms form special interests and influence politicians who appoint regulators through campaign donations. B. regulated firms pay for favorable public media campaigns. C. the federal government successfully deregulates an industry. D. two or more firms merge to gain a majority market share.