________ economics is analysis that generates objective descriptions or predictions about the world that can be verified with data
A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Marginal
D) Normative
A
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Which of the following is a limitation of using arithmetic averages to calculate growth rates?
A) Arithmetic averages do not capture the exponential nature of growth and thus are not apt for long-run prediction. B) Arithmetic averages cannot be used in case of negative growth. C) Arithmetic averages are difficult to calculate. D) The calculation of growth using arithmetic averages requires more data than other methods.
When the price per ticket is P*, there are empty seats at a university’s basketball arena. From this, we can conclude that
A. P* is greater than the equilibrium price. B. P* is less than the equilibrium price. C. P* is the equilibrium price. D. it’s not possible to determine anything about the equilibrium price with this information.
In the labor negotiation game:
a. The payoffs are always higher if you accommodate b. The payoffs are always higher if your opponent accommodates c. The payoffs from accommodating are only higher if your opponent bargains hard d. The payoffs from accommodating are only higher if your opponent accommodates
Examples of indirect taxes are
a. income taxes levied by some states. b. sales taxes and property taxes. c. poll taxes. d. corporate profits taxes.