Neoclassical growth theory proposes that
A) technological progress increases the population growth rate and drives down real wages.
B) real GDP per person grows because technological change increases profit opportunities.
C) real GDP growth is caused by growth in the population.
D) discoveries result from choices that increase profits.
B
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is not part of an oligopolist's business strategy?
A) determining the amount of advertising a new product needs B) deciding the level of total output of a new product C) meeting worker health and safety standards required of all firms D) setting the product's price after considering what rivals will do
Stephanie has decided to eat lunch between classes. She has ranked her choices, from highest to lowest as, (1 ) turkey sandwich, (2 ) tuna sandwich, (3 ) slice of cheese pizza, (4 ) cheeseburger
The opportunity cost of the eating turkey sandwich is A) the combined value of the tuna sandwich, slice of cheese pizza and cheeseburger. B) the value of tuna sandwich, the next best choice. C) the value of the cheeseburger. D) zero since she has satisfied a want.
Public choice analysis indicates that it will be politically more attractive to
a. enact restrictive fiscal policy during an economic expansion than to enact expansionary fiscal policy during a recession. b. enact expansionary fiscal policy during an economic expansion than to enact restrictive fiscal policy during a recession. c. enact expansionary fiscal policy during a recession than to enact restrictive fiscal policy during an economic expansion. d. raise taxes than to increase spending.
Suppose two types of consumers buy suits. Consumers of type A will pay $100 for a coat and $50 for pants. Consumers of type B will pay $75 for a coat and $75 for pants. The firm selling suits faces no competition and has a marginal cost of zero. If the firm can identify each consumer type and can price discriminate, what is the optimal price for a pair of pants?
A. Charge type A consumers $50, and type B consumers $75. B. Charge both types $150. C. Charge type A consumers $50, and type B consumers $50. D. Charge both types $75.