The above figure shows the market for apples. If apple farmers convince the government to set a minimum price of $4 per pound, then
A) 100 pounds of apples will be sold at $4.
B) no apples will be supplied.
C) no apples will be demanded.
D) None of the above.
A
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Suppose a record company produces both swing and rhythm & blues music. An increase in the market demand for swing music therefore tends to
A) increase the demand for rhythm & blues music. B) increase the cost of producing rhythm & blues music. C) decrease the cost of producing rhythm & blues music. D) leave the cost of producing swing music unchanged.
A perfectly competitive industry is in long-run equilibrium. Some firms in the industry adopt new technology that reduces the average total cost of producing the good
In the long run, the price is ________, firms with the new technology make ________ economic profit, and firms with the old technology ________. A) lower; zero; exit the industry B) constant; a positive; make zero economic profit C) lower; zero; switch to the new technology or exit the industry D) constant; zero; exit the industry
How would each of the following events affect Cheryl Shirker's supply of labor?
(a) Cheryl's firm announces a reorganization plan, in which she will get a big promotion and raise in six months. (b) Cheryl's speculative investment in plutonium futures pays off big, netting her a profit of $300 thousand. (c) Cheryl's father, who had planned to leave her a large bequest, must spend all his wealth on medical bills after a prolonged illness.
During a recession, markets will
A. decline. B. increase. C. increase then decrease. D. move in many different directions.