Anna's Antiques expects to get two bidders for the unique china teacup it sells. Each of the bidders can either have a high-value of $100 or a low-value of $70 with equal probability. If Anna holds an auction between the two customers, the expected value of this auction is
a. $70
b. $78
c. $85
d. $100
b
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Would companies and individuals invest as much in significant research and development if a system of patents were not available? a. Yes they would, because they could still hope to monopolize the market
b. Yes they would, because firms are civic-minded and highly motivated to introduce innovations that improve the standard of living. c. No they would not, because if they made a significant investment in the development, they would be unable to protect the innovations or discoveries long enough to be sufficiently compensated for their efforts. d. No they would not, because the benefits to society of engaging in research and development would be less than the costs to society.
Moe has a big exam tomorrow. He considered studying this evening, but decided to hang out with Curly instead. If neither activity involves any explicit costs, and Moe always chooses rationally, it must be true that:
A. Moe gets less benefit from spending time with Curly than from studying. B. Moe gets more benefit from spending time with Curly than from studying. C. the opportunity cost of studying is greater than the value Moe gets from spending time with Curly. D. the opportunity cost of studying is less than the value Moe gets from spending time with Curly.
The "Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns" could also be termed the "Law of Increasing Marginal Costs."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the largest source of revenue in the government's budget?
A. indirect business taxes B. corporate taxes C. personal income taxes D. social insurance