Opportunity cost:
a. applies only to consumption decisions.
b. applies only to production decisions.
c. is the same as monetary costs.
d. exists because of scarcity.
e. is irrelevant for wealthy economies.
d
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In an economy where nominal incomes adjust equally to changes in the price level, we would expect the long-run aggregate supply curve to be: a. vertical
b. horizontal. c. unit elastic. d. negatively sloped. e. positively sloped.
While waiting in line to buy one cheeseburger for $1.50 and a medium drink for $1.00, Sally notices that she could get a value meal that contains both the cheeseburger and medium drink and also a medium order of fries for $2.75 . She thinks to herself, "Is it worth the extra 25 cents to get the medium fries?" To an economist, Sally's decision is an example of
a. marginal decision making. b. basing decisions on total, rather than marginal, value. c. an unintended consequence. d. the fallacy of composition.
Nancy would like to double the money in her retirement account in five years. According to the rule of 70, what rate of interest would she need to earn to attain her objective?
a. 5 percent b. 7 percent c. 10 percent d. 14 percent
The government finances Social Security through
A. state taxes. B. the sale of goods and services. C. excise taxes. D. payroll taxes.