Which of the following is an argument that is used for protection from free trade?
i. the national security argument
ii. the infant-industry argument
iii. the dumping argument
A) i only
B) ii only
C) iii only
D) i and iii
E) i, ii, and iii
E
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A) independently of what price other firms charge. B) subject to what price rival firms are charging. C) so that joint profits are maximized. D) without considering the shape of the demand curve.
The ways to address agency costs include all EXCEPT
a. advertising for employee positions in as many outlets as possible b. requiring employees to punch time clocks c. spot checks of the quality of employee work d. replacing closed offices with cubical office spaces
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a. is the amount that would be purchased with an unlimited income b. is the amount that would be demanded even if income were zero c. is subject to the buyer's income constraints d. is a fixed amount unaffected by the buyer's circumstances e. must match the amount actually purchased in the market
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A. The market allocating resources efficiently B. Monopoly power due to lack of competition C. Supply-side market failure D. Demand-side market failure