When there is a decrease in the unemployment rate,
A. The economy moves closer to the production possibilities curve.
B. There is a movement along the production possibilities curve.
C. The production possibilities curve shifts inward.
D. The production possibilities curve shifts outward.
Answer: A
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A) perpendicular line. B) line with slope equal to zero. C) line that has positive slope. D) line that has a negative slope.
Which of the arguments Staples and Office Depot made in defense of their proposed merger would be least defensible on economic grounds?
A) There would be substantial economies of scale. B) The two firms were in competition with all other office supply stores, not just office supply superstores. C) The history of low pricing by the two stores meant that they would not raise prices in the future after they merged. D) Entry into the office supply market is relatively easy.
Which of the following is not included in GDP but occurs hand-in-hand with improvements in GDP?
a. production b. services c. investment d. environmental protection
In a call center, which of the following situations can be considered as a variable input in the short run?
A) the level of computer software being utilized
B) the number of call center representatives on duty at the center
C) the number of call center managers or supervisors
D) the size (e.g., square footage) of the call center