Supply-side economists argue ______ the regulation of product markets because regulation _______ economic growth.
A. in favor of; stimulates
B. against; stimulates
C. in favor of; inhibits
D. against; inhibits
D. against; inhibits
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Professor Rush decides to quit teaching economics and opens a shoe store out at the mall. He gave up an annual income of $50,000 to open the store. A year after opening the shoe store, the total revenue for the year was $200,000
Rush's expenses were $30,000 for labor, rent was $18,000, and utilities were $1,200. He also had to purchase new shoes from manufacturers, at a cost of $60,000, which was financed by cashing in his savings of $60,000 that had been in a bank earning 8 percent per year. The normal profit from operating a shoe store in the mall is $20,000. Determine Professor Rush's total cost and economic profit.
In each of the following situations, list what will happen to the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity for a particular product, which is an inferior good
a. The population increases and productivity increases. b. Income increases and the price of inputs decrease. c. The number of firms in the market decreases and income increases. d. Consumer preference increases and the price of a complement decreases. e. The price of a substitute in consumption decreases and the price of a substitute in production decreases.
A major fruit juice manufacturer failed in its attempt to engage in price discrimination between students and all other consumers. What is the most likely explanation for this failure?
a. There was nothing to prevent the students from reselling the fruit juice to other consumers. b. The two groups of consumers have different demand elasticities for fruit juice. c. The cost of producing the product is relatively high. d. Market demand for fruit juice is inelastic.
Studies of the effects of the minimum wage typically find that a 10 percent increase in the minimum wage depresses teenage employment by about
a. 1 to 3 percent. b. 5 to 7 percent. c. 10 percent. d. None of the above is correct because studies show no decrease in teenage employment.