Which of the following is NOT an example of an externality?

A) A bread company emits a wonderful aroma in the air that makes people smile.
B) The neighbor's wind chimes interfere with your sleep.
C) A firm fires 500 people.
D) Cancer-causing chemicals are dumped into the drinking water supply of a city.


C

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John has a marginal benefit of $7 for 1 slice of pizza, $5 for a second slice, $3 for a third slice, $1 for a fourth slice, and $0.50 for a fifth slice. The price of pizza is $1.50 per slice. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) John will purchase 3 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $10.50. B) John will purchase 4 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $12.00. C) John will purchase 2 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $1.50. D) John will purchase 3 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $4.50. E) John will purchase 2 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $3.00.

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Assume that the cost of producing a hardback book is roughly equivalent to producing a paperback book. Explain how and why then do publishing companies charge higher prices for the hardback book and a much lower price for the paperback book

What will be an ideal response?

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As the reserve ratio increases, the money multiplier.

a) Increases. b) Does not change. c) Decreases. d) Could do any of the above.

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Which statement is true?

A. Actual reserves - required reserves = excess reserves. B. Required reserves - actual reserves = excess reserves. C. Required reserves + actual reserves = excess reserves. D. None of the statements are true.

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