John's utility of wealth curve is shown in the above figure. He currently has total wealth of $20,000. If there is a 50 percent chance that his $10,000 car will be stolen, what is the value of insurance against the theft?
A) $0
B) $5,000
C) $7,000
D) $13,000
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Let D = demand, S = supply, P = equilibrium price, Q = equilibrium quantity. What happens in the market for solar panels if the government offers tax breaks to encourage manufacturers to produce more solar panels?
A) S increases, D no change, P decreases, Q increases. B) D increases, S no change, P and Q increase. C) D and S increase, P and Q decrease. D) D no change, S increases, P decreases, Q decreases.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A single supplier of a good or service for which there is no close substitute is referred to as a(n)
A) strategic competitor. B) monopoly. C) oligopoly. D) monopolistic competitor.