In the summer 2012 the lobster catch in Maine was especially large, but instead of celebrating the fisherman were suffering from a lower total revenue. (Source: New York Times, July 28, 2012 ) As the lobster catch increases, there is
A) a movement along the demand curve, resulting in a higher price and a decreased quantity.
B) a movement along the demand curve, resulting in a lower price and an increased quantity.
C) no change in either the price or the quantity.
D) a movement along the demand curve, resulting in a higher price and an increased quantity.
B
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In the case of an increase in government spending where the price level varies while the money wage is fixed, output
a. rises and prices fall by more than if the price level was fixed. b. falls and price rise by more than if the price level was fixed. c. rises by more and the price level rises by less than if the price level was fixed. d. and the price level are fixed. e. rises and prices fall by more than if the price level was fixed.
Refer to Scenario 5.9. The value to Torrid Texts of complete information is
A) $0.25 million. B) $0.5 million. C) $1 million. D) $14.75 million. E) $30 million.
The nominal rate of interest is 4% and the anticipated rate of inflation is 5%. What is the real rate of interest?
A) 1% B) -1% C) 4% D) 9%
Featherbedding allows unions to increase wages by:
A. limiting the supply of labor. B. increasing firms' demand for labor. C. forcing firms to accept higher-than-equilibrium wages. D. reducing labor share of payroll taxes.