Intel microchips are an input in the production of a computer. When the demand for the computer declines:
a. the quantity demanded of Intel microchips increases.
b. the quantity demanded of Intel microchips declines.
c. the demand for Intel microchips increases.
d. the demand for Intel microchips decreases.
e. there is no change in the demand for the Intel microchips.
d
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A free trade agreement plus a common set of tariffs toward non-members is called
A) a common market. B) a customs union. C) a free trade area. D) an economic union. E) a partial trade agreement.
Gabriel operates a tree-trimming business in Maine. He charges the perfectly competitive price of $47 per hour. The marginal cost of working the 36th hour each week is $42; the marginal cost of working the 37th hour is $44; the 38th hour is $46; and the 39th hour is $48. How many hours should he work each week?
a. He should work 40 hours per week, because he can always earn more revenue by working more. b. He should work 39 hours per week, because he would have to lower his price if her wanted to work more than that. c. He should work 38 hours per week, because this is the workload that maximizes his net gain. d. He should work 36 hours per week, because the marginal cost of working rises after this point.
An economy has two workers, Jen and Rich. Every day they work, Jen can produce 2 TVs or 10 radios, and Rich can produce 4 TVs or 12 radios. What is the opportunity cost for Rich to produce one radio?
A. 1/3 TV B. 1/6 TV C. 1/12 TV D. 4 TVs
For a perfectly competitive firm, the value of the marginal product of labor falls as more workers are hired because of the diminishing
A) output price. B) marginal physical product of labor. C) price of labor. D) marginal cost of production.