Starting from long-run equilibrium, a decrease in autonomous investment results in ________ output in the short run and ________ output in the long run.

A. lower; potential
B. higher; higher
C. higher; potential
D. lower; higher


Answer: A

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Total factor productivity for this economy is A) 16.50 B) 1,016.52 C) 2,083.33 D) 2,933.65

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Assume that Joe and Sarah, from the figure shown, are also dating, in addition to working together on the joint school project. Further assume that Joe is madly in love with Sarah, who is an excellent student. Sarah tells Joe that she will break up with him if he does not put forth high effort on this project. This future punishment by Sarah is an example of:

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A. a commitment strategy.
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C. an ultimatum.
D. a bargaining strategy.

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price elasticity of demand for Brandon's tutoring. b. Is demand for Brandon's tutoring price elastic, unit elastic, or price inelastic? Which rate should he charge to maximize his revenue? c. Brandon finds that he can raise his rate to $10 per hour during the week before final exams and students will continue to demand 26 hours of tutoring. Explain why this is so.

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