For widgets, the supply curve is the typical upward-sloping straight line, and the demand curve is the typical downward-sloping straight line. A tax of $15 per unit is imposed on widgets. The tax reduces the equilibrium quantity in the market by 300 units. The deadweight loss from the tax is
a. $1,750.
b. $2,250.
c. $3,000.
d. $4,500.
b
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An increase in the quantity of loanable funds demanded occurs when
A) wealth decreases. B) the expected profit rises. C) the real interest rate rises. D) the supply of loanable funds decreases. E) the real interest rate falls.
Refer to Table 3-2. The table above shows the demand schedules for cashews of two individuals (Jordy and Amy) and the rest of the market. At a price of $10, the quantity demanded in the market would be
A) 2 lbs. B) 48 lbs. C) 50 lbs D) 52 lbs.
International data on the history of real GDP growth rates shows that over the last 120 years or so, rich countries got richer and poor countries got poorer
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When we are at full employment, if demand rises, aggregate supply will rise in the form of higher _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).