Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Figure 2.4According to Figure 2.4, an increase in unemployment may be represented by the movement from
A. B to A.
B. A to C.
C. C to D.
D. B to D.
Answer: B
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During the 2008 financial crisis, it became:
A. easier for individuals but harder for businesses to obtain loans. B. harder for individuals but easier for businesses to obtain loans. C. harder for both individuals and businesses to obtain loans. D. easier for both individuals and businesses to obtain loans.
The New York Times reported in November 2008 that 240,000 additional people lost their jobs which increased the unemployment rate to 6.5 percent
In addition, it was noted that a large number of college graduates were "taking jobs that do not require a college degree." It was also expected that "teens will be thrown out of the labor market....causing youths to miss experience" that could help them prepare for higher-skilled jobs. The article reflects the idea that unemployment is a problem because it results in A) a loss of human capital. B) fewer discouraged workers. C) a loss of income. D) a decrease in the labor force.
Suppose the price of lumber decreases. In the market for new homes, we would expect which of the following to occur?
A) the market clearing price will fall and the equilibrium quantity will rise. B) the market clearing price will rise and the equilibrium quantity will fall. C) both the market clearing price and the equilibrium quantity will fall. D) both the market clearing price and the equilibrium quantity will rise.
Economic models
a. are always based on realistic assumptions. b. usually predict perfectly. c. can never be tested with real world data. d. are used to describe cause-and-effect relationships. e. are too simple to be of much use.