Suppose that the price elasticity of demand for a product is -1 and that the price elasticity of supply is +1 . Assume also that the income elasticity of demand is +2 . Then an increase in income of 10% will raise equilibrium price by:
a. 10%.
b. 5%.
c. 20%.
d. an annual amount that cannot be determined.
a
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A) developed nations will become less prosperous. B) these countries will experience higher rates of economic growth. C) portfolio investment will be replaced by loans from international aid agencies. D) they will be less likely to engage in international trade.
A friend is currently earning income but does not expect to earn income in the future. When the interest rate rose, I observed him saving less. From this, I can conclude that current consumption is an inferior good for my friend.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In a two-country framework, if the opportunity cost of producing a good is equal in both countries, _____
a. trade will favor the country with better technology b. trade is not possible between the countries c. trade will be equally beneficial to both the countries d. trade will favor the country with a greater labor force
Which of the following is a normative economic statement?
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