The field of behavioral economics applies the methods of economics to study how government works
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following offers the fullest explanation of why "price equals marginal cost" is the rule from marginal analysis that indicates the profit-maximizing output level?
a. If output were reduced from the profit-maximizing level, then the firm would be giving up marginal revenue that exceeds marginal cost, and thus reducing the level of profit. b. If output were increased from the profit-maximizing level, then the firm would be gaining marginal revenue that is less than the marginal cost incurred in producing this additional unit, and thus reducing the level of profit. c. Because the firm colludes with other similar firms to set price equal to marginal cost. d. Both a. and b. above are correct.
Under a gold standard, if the market price of gold is above the official price of gold (set by the monetary authority), people will be more likely to sell gold __________________, which will cause the money supply to _______________ and the price level.to _______________
A) to the monetary authority; fall; fall B) to the monetary authority; rise; rise C) in the gold market; fall; fall D) in the gold market; rise; rise
The interaction of buyers and sellers determines market ______ and ______ through the forces of supply and demand.
a. regulations; outputs b. prices; outputs c. prices; tariffs d. regulations; tariffs
In the small town of Springfield, Duffman observes that the price of beer has fallen. Duffman concludes that the total amount of money spent buying beer has to fall since the price of beer is lower now. Is he correct? Why or why not? Clearly explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?