Which of the following do economists not generally regard as a legitimate reason for the government to intervene in a market?
a. to promote efficiency
b. to promote equality
c. to enforce property rights
d. to protect an industry from foreign competition
d
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All else equal, as the price of a product falls, the quantity supplied decreases
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Suppose your expenses for this term are as follows: tuition: $5,000, room and board: $3,000, books and other educational supplies: $500
Further, during the term, you can only work part-time and earn $4,000 instead of your full-time salary of $10,000. What is the opportunity cost of going to college this term, assuming that your room and board expenses would be the same even if you did not go to college? A) $5,500 B) $8,500 C) $11,500 D) $14,500
Most of the TARP funds were used to
A) fund a stimulus package. B) pay for losses incurred by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. C) finance the operations of the Federal Reserve. D) make direct purchases of preferred stock in banks to increase their capital.
If a country's production possibilities curve gets more bowed out over time, it is an indication that
A) technological change has taken place. B) society is learning to use its resources more efficiently. C) the quantity of labor and capital have increased. D) resources have become more highly specialized.