Suppose that the market for labor is initially in equilibrium. An increase in the price of output will cause the equilibrium wage
a. and the equilibrium quantity of labor to rise.
b. and the equilibrium quantity of labor to fall.
c. to rise and the equilibrium quantity of labor to fall.
d. to fall and the equilibrium quantity of labor to rise.
a
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Refer to Figure 12-17. Which of the following statements is true?
A) The current market price is $3 but the firm will be able to increase the price in the future. B) The current market price is $3 but the price will fall in the long run as new firms enter the market. C) The current market price is $3 but the price will increase in the future as the market demand increases. D) The current market price is $3 but the price will fall in the long run as a result of a decrease in demand.
Which of the following would most likely reduce the birthrate?
(a) public health improvements (b) an increase in child mortality (c) a decline in the availability of secondary education (d) a reduction in the opportunity cost of a woman's time (e) all of the above.
In the long run, a profit-maximizing monopolistically competitive firm sells at a price that is:
A. equal to average total cost, but higher than marginal cost. B. equal to marginal cost and marginal revenue. C. equal to average total cost, but lower than marginal cost. D. equal to demand, but higher than average total cost and marginal cost.
Is the call for protection on the basis of “infant industry” valid?
A. No, because protection has no place in industrial development. B. No, protection is always improper. C. Uncertain, economic theory has no answer to this question. D. Yes, although it can be overstated and abused.