A normal good is defined by economists to be a good
a. with a negatively-sloped demand curve.
b. that is purchased by at least 75 percent of the population.
c. that is bought by consumers with normal tastes.
d. whose demand increases when incomes increase.
e. whose demand decreases when incomes increase.
D
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Who would be least inclined to engage in "feel good" foreign projects, which contribute minimal benefits to the poor but look impressive to outside observers?
A) Private investors B) Foreign governments C) International aid agencies D) The World Bank
The long-run aggregate supply curve is vertical at $16 trillion but the short-run aggregate supply curve intersects the aggregate demand curve at $17 trillion. We know that
A) the economy is producing below full employment in the short run, and will adjust by hiring more workers, thus decreasing unemployment. B) the price level is too high. The long-run equilibrium will occur with a lower price level. C) adjustments will occur so that the long-run aggregate supply equals $17 trillion. D) adjustments will occur so that the short-run aggregate supply eventually intersects the aggregate demand curve at $16 trillion.
The combinations of gasoline and coffee along one of Sam's indifference curves are combinations
A) which require the same total expenditure. B) that he can afford with his $60.00 income. C) among which he is "indifferent." D) that give him the same marginal rate of substitution.
The federal government increases spending by $50 billion and the main effect is an increase in the price level. It must be true that the economy is operating on the
a. horizontal portion of the aggregate demand curve. b. horizontal portion of the aggregate supply curve. c. vertical portion of the aggregate supply curve. d. vertical portion of the aggregate demand curve.