Suppose the market for loanable funds is in equilibrium. What would happen in the market for loanable funds, other things the same, if the Congress and President increased the maximum contribution limits to 401(k) and 403(b) tax-deferred retirement accounts?
a. the interest rate and quantity of loanable funds would increase
b. the interest rate and quantity of loanable funds would decrease.
c. the interest rate would increase and the quantity of loanable funds would decrease.
d. the interest rate would decrease and the quantity of loanable funds would increase.
d
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a. inwards b. outwards c. stay constant d. none of the above
If purchasing-power parity holds, a bushel of rice costs $10 in the U.S., and the nominal exchange rate is 25 Thai baht per dollar, what is the price of rice in Thailand?
a. 400 baht b. 250 bhat c. 100 bhat d. None of the above is correct.
Suppose Erie Textiles can dispose of its waste "for free" by dumping it into a nearby river. While the firm benefits from dumping waste into the river, the waste reduces fish and bird reproduction. This causes damage to local fishermen and bird watchers. At a cost, Erie Textiles can filter out the toxins, in which case local fishermen and bird watchers will not suffer any damage. The relevant gains and losses (in thousands of dollars) for the three parties are listed below. WithFilterWithoutFilterGains to Erie$200$400Fisherman$180$50Bird Watchers$130$25If Erie Textiles does not install the filter, there will be a net social ________ of ________ (in thousands of dollars).
A. loss; $35 B. gain; $200 C. loss; $110 D. gain; $75
Which of following age groups is most likely to have the longest duration of continuous unemployment?
A) 15-19 years B) 20-24 years C) 45-54 years D) Over 55 years