Which of the following situations would be inconsistent with the others?
A) A deficit in the current account
B) gross national expenditure being greater than gross national disposable income
C) Net lending to the rest of the world
D) A surplus in the financial account and capital account
Ans: C) Net lending to the rest of the world
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A market has four individuals, each considering buying a grill for his backyard. Assume that grills come in only one size and model. Abe considers himself a grill-master, and finds a grill a necessity, so he is willing to pay $400 for a grill. Butch is a meat-lover, honing his grilling skills, and is willing to pay $350 for a grill. Collin just met the girl of his dreams, and she loves a good grilled steak, so in his effort to impress her he is willing to pay $320 for a grill. Daniel loves grilled shrimp and thinks it might be cheaper in the long run if he buys a grill instead of eating out every time he wants grilled shrimp, so he is willing to pay $200 for a grill.
If the market price of grills increases from $310 to $350, given the scenario described: A. total consumer surplus would fall by $120. B. total consumer surplus would fall by $90. C. Collin and Butch would experience a decrease in consumer surplus, but Abe's consumer surplus would rise. D. Collin would experience a decrease in consumer surplus, but Abe and Butch would experience a rise in consumer surplus.
If a perfectly competitive firm made an economic profit in the short run, but not in the long run, it must be true that
a. prices for inputs increased b. demand declined c. new firms entered, supply increased, and price fell d. accounting profit exceeds economic profit e. labor costs are increasing
The supply of money in a country like the United States is controlled by the
A. International Monetary Fund. B. World Bank. C. central bank of the country. D. political party in charge of the government of the country.