Other things being equal, an increase in consumption spending implies
A) a decline in saving. B) that economic growth will soon increase.
C) a higher standard of living in the future. D) a decline in government spending.
A
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Which of the following statements has usually held TRUE about the relationship between the trade deficits and government budget deficits?
A) There is a negative relationship between trade deficits and budget deficits. B) There is a positive relationship between trade deficits and budget deficits. C) There is no relationship between trade deficits and budget deficits. D) A relationship exists only when there is a balanced budget.
An increase in expected future disposable income ________ consumption expenditure and ________
A) increases; shifts the consumption function downward B) increases; shifts the consumption function upward C) decreases; shifts the consumption function upward D) increases; results in a movement upward along the consumption function E) decreases; shifts the consumption function downward
Monopolists, unlike perfectly competitive firms, can continue to earn positive economic profits over time
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following theories states that people who are highly risk-averse are less likely to engage in high-risk activities?
a. The theory of moral hazard b. The theory of adverse selection c. The propitious selection theory d. The death spiral theory