A Giffen good could be either a normal good or an inferior good

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 2.5Refer to Figure 2.5. The marginal rate of transformation in moving from Point B to Point A is

A. -2/3. B. -3/4. C. -1.5. D. -20.

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Which of the following is an example of excess supply:

A. Price = $500, demand = 500, supply = 300 B. Price = $700, demand = 300, supply = 500 C. Price = $600, demand = 400, supply = 400 D. Price = $400, demand = 600, supply = 200

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. People have rational expectations when their predictions are correct more often than not. 2. Even when econometric equations predict very well, they can be entirely useless as guides to policy. 3. The standard deviation of a portfolio is exactly equal to the average standard deviations of the individual stocks. 4. A risk-averse individual always prefers the basket with the highest standard deviation when choosing among baskets with the same expected value. 5. Uninsurable risks is one reason why fair-odds insurance is not always available.

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The capture theory of regulation is defined as

A) the use of regulations to assure the efficient use of resources. B) the constant reapplication of regulation on the cable TV industry. C) the use of regulation to assist producers to maximize profits. D) the removal of regulations on business activities. E) regulation that focuses on consumers' interests and ignores producers' interests.

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