Referring to Figure 19.2, the effect of an increase in Japanese prices is represented by a movement from point
A) d to c. B) c to d. C) a to d. D) a to b.
B
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Frequently, a public good can be adequately provided by private action when its benefits are
a. concentrated among a small number of people. b. equally valued by everyone. c. widespread. d. greater than its costs.
Sarah and Diane are both billing clerks for the local trucking company earning $17,000 per year. Sarah is attending college, plans to graduate in one year and earn $55,000 as an economist
Diane is not in college or undergoing any specialized training and will have the same job next year. According to economic theory, which of the two individuals would tend to have a higher current savings rate? A) Diane B) Sarah C) Both will have the same saving rate. D) Economic theory sheds no light on this question.
A depression can be defined as: a. a mild reduction in total production coupled with a rising unemployment rate that lasts for several years. b. a mild decline in total production that lasts less than six months
c. a severe fall in stock prices that causes financial panic and lasts for several years. d. a severe reduction in total production coupled with high unemployment that lasts for several years. e. a decline in government spending and taxes that lasts for several months.
A price floor is a
a. fixed point on the supply curve that represents the lowest price a producer will accept b. fixed point on the demand curve that represents the lowest price a consumer will pay c. minimum price set by the government that is positioned above the equilibrium price d. maximum price set by the government that is positioned above the equilibrium price e. maximum price set by the government that is positioned below the equilibrium price