Least squares regression minimizes the sum of the absolute errors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A subsidy to buyers has been placed in the market in the graph shown. Why might the government enact such a policy?
A. As a way to encourage the consumption of the good
B. As a way to encourage consumers to substitute away from the good
C. As a way to discourage the production of the good
D. As a way to discourage the consumption of the good
The assignment of inputs to specific industries by central planners is made difficult by
A. the interdependency among industries. B. lack of data for decision making. C. the danger of a chain reaction among industries if an error is made at any point. D. All of the responses are correct.
Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a strong union?
a. The demand for the products produced by the unionized labor is highly elastic. b. There are few good substitutes for the products produced by the unionized labor. c. It is easy to substitute capital for the labor of the union members. d. Union labor composes a large proportion of the total cost of the product that they help produce.
Assume a pure monopolist is currently operating at a price-quantity combination on the inelastic segment of its demand curve. If the monopolist is seeking maximum profits, it should:
A. retain its current price-quantity combination. B. increase both price and quantity sold. C. charge a lower price. D. charge a higher price.