If there are no unexploited opportunities for individuals in a particular market, then one can conclude that:
A. the market is in equilibrium.
B. government regulation has been successful.
C. a socially optimal outcome has been achieved.
D. the market is not in equilibrium.
Answer: A
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The "law of demand" refers to the fact that, other things remaining the same, when the price of a good rises,
A) the demand curve shifts rightward. B) the demand curve shifts leftward. C) there is a movement down along the demand curve to a larger quantity demanded. D) there is a movement up along the demand curve to a smaller quantity demanded. E) the demand curve shifts rightward and there is a movement up along the demand curve to a smaller quantity demanded.
If a country operates on its PPF, it achieves production efficiency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In 2010, which of the following was true regarding the extremely large deficits that the U.S. recently encountered?
a. Most politicians and economists argued that the deficit had to be reduced. b. Most politicians argued that the deficit had to be reduced but economists cautioned against this course of action. c. Most economists argued that the deficit had to be reduced but politicians cautioned against this course of action. d. Both politicians and economist cautioned against deficit reduction.
The most important implicit cost generally omitted from the accounting statement of a firm is the
a. rental cost of machinery. b. cost of compliance with government regulations. c. opportunity cost of the equity capital invested by the owners. d. accounting cost incurred as the result of tax compliance.