We study the simple model of competitive markets because it helps to:

A. show how poorly the economy actually functions.
B. provide useful insights to markets that are not perfectly competitive.
C. indicate whether buyers or sellers matter more.
D. show how the government controls the economy.


Answer: B

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Under what circumstances will inflation help borrowers at the expense of lenders? Under what circumstances will both parties be unaffected? Which scenario would you expect in the long run?

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A reduction in the rate of inflation is known as

A. disinflation. B. deflation. C. inflation. D. None of the above is correct.

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 a. GDP = C + I + G + (X + M)
b. GDP = C + I + (X - M)
c. GDP = C + I + G + (X - M)
d. GDP = C + I - G + (X + M)
e. GDP = C + I + G

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