The entry of new firms into a monopolistically competitive market makes the demand curves for the existing firms more elastic
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An economy has two workers, Paula and Ricardo. Everyday they work, Paula can produce 4 computers or 16 shirts, and Ricardo can produce 6 computers or 12 shirts. What is the opportunity cost for Paula to produce one shirt?
A. ½ computer B. 4 computers C. 2 computers D. ¼ computer
Use the following table showing maximum-output alternatives for Brazil and Poland to answer the next question.CountryWineMachinesBrazil3010Poland1010If the two nations open up trade with each other, then
A. Brazil will not gain from specializing and trading, but Poland will gain. B. Brazil will specialize in producing machines and import wine. C. Poland will specialize in producing machines and import wine. D. Poland will export wine.
The present value of $200 to be received after 5years at 10 percent interest is $112.2
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Mrs. Smith operates a business in a competitive market. The current market price is $8.50 . At her profit-maximizing level of production, the average variable cost is $8.00, and the average total cost is $8.25 . Mrs. Smith should
a. shut down her business in the short run but continue to operate in the long run. b. continue to operate in the short run but shut down in the long run. c. continue to operate in both the short run and long run. d. shut down in both the short run and long run.