Figure 8-5

In Figure 8-5, profits are maximized at output of
A. 10
B. 35
C. 50
D. 60
Answer: B
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Suppose research indicates that the effects of a one degree increase in Earth's average temperature would be much more devastating than previously believed. Therefore, the greater the marginal benefit of reducing greenhouse gases, other things constant,
a. the lower the optimal level of emissions b. the higher the optimal level of emissions c. the likelier that the level of emissions would have no effect d. the lower the optimal level of cleaner air e. None of the answers is correct
Which of the following is a term for an innovative new product or production technology which disrupts the status quo in a market, leading the innovators to earn more income and profits and the other firms to lose income and profits, unless they can come up with their own innovations?
a. disruptive technological change b. disruptive market change c. disruptive trade change d. disruptive transfer change
When a firm produces 50,000 units of output, its total cost equals $6.5 million. When it increases its production to 70,000 units of output, its total cost increases to $9.4 million. Within this range, the marginal cost of an additional unit of output is
A) $41.43.
B) $134.29.
C) $135.
D) $145.
Jane wants to buy a beautiful doll as a gift for her sister's birthday. She knows that the same product is offered in different shops with prices of $120, $100, and $80 with odds of one-third of finding each price. She just stopped at a shop and knows that the price is $100. Suppose that there is a search cost of $5 for each search. Should she search one more time?
A. She should toss a coin. B. Yes C. No D. Insufficient information to determine.