The figure below shows the supply and demand curves for oranges in Smallville. The marginal buyer values the tenth pound of oranges at ________.

A. $12
B. $8
C. $4
D. $0


Answer: A

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How will an increase in the government budget surplus as a result of lower government spending (with no change in net taxes) affect private saving in the economy?

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The longer the time period under study,

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