In the Malthusian model of economic growth, an increase in the quantity of land
A) increases steady state per capita consumption, and increases the steady state population.
B) has no effect on steady state per capita consumption or on steady state population.
C) has no effect on steady state per capita consumption, and increases the steady state population.
D) increases per capita consumption, and reduces the steady state population.
C
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A) 2 percent greater B) 7 percent less C) 2 percent less D) 4 percent less E) 4 percent greater
Refer to Figure 2-6. If the economy is currently producing at point C, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?
A) 26 thousand forks B) 20 thousand spoons C) 46 thousand forks D) 40 thousand spoons
The issuance of debt involves some intergenerational transfer of income; long after the debt is issued, a new generation of taxpayers must make interest payments on the debt
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Within the framework of the AD/AS model, if a long-run equilibrium is present in the goods and services market,
a. decision makers will have accurately forecast the current price level when they arrived at resource price and loanable funds agreements. b. the profit rates of the firms will generally exceed the competitive level. c. the actual rate of unemployment will fall below the natural rate of unemployment. d. the current rate of output will be sustainable in the future. e. both a and d are correct.