Tariffs and quotas tend to
a. raise prices domestically but make more goods available
b. raise prices domestically and channel more domestic goods into exports
c. raise prices domestically and reduce availability of goods
d. lower prices domestically but reduce availability of goods
e. none of the above
C
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A) a prisoner's dilemma game. B) a chicken game. C) an assurance game. D) a pure coordination game.
Suppose you go out with your friend for coffee and donuts at the local donut store. The first donut you eat tastes incredibly good. The second one also tastes pretty good. The third donut seems just okay. With the fourth donut you are turning somewhat green. The fifth donut makes you sick. Your friend, an economist, describes your experience as the principle of:
a. utility maximization. b. irrationality in consumer behavior. c. instant gratification. d. differing tastes and preferences. e. diminishing marginal utility.
Suppose we were analyzing the Turkish lira per euro foreign exchange market. If there is the expectation that the euro will fall in value in the near future. As a result of speculators' actions the:spot
a. Supply of euros in the foreign exchange market falls, and the demand for euros in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an appreciation of the euro. b. Supply of euros in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for euros in the foreign exchange market falls, causing an appreciation of the euro. c. Supply of euros in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for euros in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an uncertain change in the value of the euro. d. Supply of euros in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for euros in the foreign exchange market falls, causing a depreciation of the euro. e. Neither supply nor demand in the foreign exchange market change because relative international prices influence trade flows and not the exchange rate.
The potential output of an economy is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).