Holding the total output constant, the rate at which one input X may be substituted for another input Y in a production process is:
a. the slope of the isoquant curve
b. the marginal rate of technical substitution (MRTS)
c. equal to MPx/MPy
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
d
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The Second Bank of the United States
A) was disbanded in 1811 when its charter was not renewed. B) had its charter renewal vetoed in 1832. C) is considered to be the primary cause of the bank panic of 1907. D) None of the above.
If there are strong expectations of future economic growth, then the:
a. economy will move to the right along the existing consumption function. b. economy will move to the left along the existing consumption function. c. consumption function will shift downward. d. consumption function will shift upward. e. investment demand curve will shift upward.
Which of the following would be counted in U.S. GDP?
a. A new U.S.-produced radio bought by a Japanese citizen living in Kyoto b. A used U.S.-produced computer bought by a French citizen living in Kansas c. A new Japanese radio bought by a U.S. citizen in Rhode Island d. A U.S. pianist's concert sales in Britain e. Stock in Microsoft Corporation bought by a Russian citizen
A year-long drought that destroys most of the summer's crops would be considered a:
A. short-run supply shock. B. long-run demand shock. C. long-run supply shock. D. short-run demand shock.