How can population changes affect demand for certain goods?
(A) People at different stages of their lives have different demands.
(B) Different levels of demand will cause different prices.
(C) More people demanding goods will cause prices to rise.
(D) Demand will exceed supply under some population conditions.
Ans: (D) Demand will exceed supply under some population conditions.
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The Q-theory of investment
A) suggests that a downturn in real GDP will lead to a sharp fall in investment, which leads to further reductions in GDP through the multiplier. B) emphasizes the role of real interest rates and taxes. C) emphasizes that current investment spending depends positively on the expected future growth of GDP. D) links investment spending to stock prices.
If a country faces action under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, it means that the country has
A) exceeded average import growth by more than 301 percent. B) exceeded average export growth by more than 301 percent. C) tariffs that are above 301 percent. D) been charged by the United States with systematically engaging in unfair trade practices. E) been charged by the WTO with violating its trade obligations.
Imposing a unit excise tax on the final sale of a good or service can be displayed graphically as
A) a vertical shift upward of the demand curve. B) a vertical shift upward of the supply curve. C) a vertical shift downward of the demand curve. D) a vertical shift downward of the supply curve.
Under which of the following conditions would the interdiction of illegal drugs result in a decrease in the quantity of drugs sold and in a decrease in total spending on illegal drugs by drug users?
a. The interdiction has the effect of shifting the demand curve for illegal drugs to the right. b. The price elasticity of demand for illegal drugs is 1.3. c. The price elasticity of supply for illegal drugs is 0.8. d. As a result of the interdiction, the price of illegal drugs increases by 20 percent and the quantity of illegal drugs sold decreases by 16 percent.