Deciding that A causes B when in fact B causes A is a mistake called omitted variable bias

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

Economics

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When Bank of America finances your purchase of a new car, you are

A) borrowing in the stock market. B) lending in the bond market. C) lending in the capital market. D) borrowing in the loan market. E) borrowing in the bond market.

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In the new classical model, an anticipated increase in the money stock would cause

a. the price level and level of real output to rise. b. the price level to rise with no effect on real output. c. real output to rise with no effect on the price level. d. no change in the price level or level of real output.

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The consumer price index for Planet Econ consists of only two items: books and hamburgers. In 2015, the base year, the typical consumer purchased 10 books for $25 each and 25 hamburgers for $2 each. In 2017, the typical consumer purchased 15 books for $30 each and 30 hamburgers for $3 each. The consumer price index for 2017 on Planet Econ equals:

A. 1.00 B. 1.25 C. 1.45 D. 1.15

Economics

Which statement is true?

A. Entrepreneurial ability is abundant in the U.S. B. The entrepreneur sets up a business and risks his or her own money. C. Land, labor and capital may be considered passive resources. D. All of the statements are true.

Economics