Which of the following would not be an example of an oligopolistic industry?
a. light bulbs
b. convenience stores
c. aircraft
d. breweries
b
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How would this tax be different from an income tax? Would you expect this tax to be progressive, proportional, or regressive? What do you think would happen to the amount that people save under such a tax scheme? Explain your answers.
It is well documented that traveling on our nation's highways at lower speeds saves money on fuel and reduces accidents. Assume that a driver understands this but is unwilling to drive slower until he observes everyone else doing it
Can you make a parallel between this attitude and the case where countries will refuse to lower their tariffs unless their trading partners do the same?
The electric power company in a city increased its prices by 15% this year. Since the demand for electricity is a(n) ________ demand in the short run, the equilibrium price will ________.
A. inelastic; greatly increase B. elastic; decrease C. inelastic; decrease
Contractionary fiscal policy is deliberate government action to influence aggregate demand and the level of real GDP through:
A. expanding and contracting the money supply. B. encouraging business to expand or contract investment. C. regulating net exports. D. decreasing government spending or increasing taxes.