Alex is a non-union employee in a factory. If the union negotiates certain benefits for the employees, Alex enjoys all the benefits although he does not pay the union fee. His behavior is an example of ________
A) rent-seeking
B) free-riding
C) profit maximizing
D) rivalry
B
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The use of a credit card is most similar to:
A. creating legal tender. B. purchasing a certificate of deposit at a commercial bank. C. reducing the value of the U.S. dollar. D. obtaining a short-term loan from a financial institution.
After being introduced in 1999, the euro
A. increased in value through 2008. B. decreased in value through 2008. C. increased in value through 2000 but then decreased in value through 2008. D. decreased in value through 2000 but then increased in value through 2008.
In order to make a rational choice, people must
A) decide quickly without wasting time. B) be able to afford the choice decided upon. C) determine what is in the social interest. D) only know what they want. E) compare marginal costs and marginal benefits.
An increase in the money supply would cause the FE line to
A) shift to the right. B) shift to the left. C) remain unchanged. D) remain unchanged if Ricardian equivalence holds; otherwise, shift to the right.