The fraction of a change in disposable income that is consumed is called _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
the marginal propensity to consume.
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If a single union supplies all the labor in a competitive labor market, the union probably will
A. increase labor supply to raise employment. B. restrict labor supply to raise wages. C. increase union membership to increase wages. D. act like a competitive firm.
Which of the following is a difference between an oligopoly with differentiated products and a monopolistic competition?
A) There are no barriers to entry in an oligopoly with differentiated products, while there are huge barriers to entry in a monopolistic competition. B) There are huge barriers to entry in an oligopoly with differentiated products, while there are minimal barriers to entry in a monopolistically competitive market. C) Firms in an oligopoly market with differentiated products charge a price higher than marginal cost in the long run, while firms in a monopolistic competition charge a price lower than marginal cost in the long run. D) Firms in an oligopoly with differentiated products charge a price lower than average total cost in the long run, while firms in a monopolistic competition earn a price higher than average total cost in the long run.
If the Fed sells securities worth $10 million to a commercial bank, the Fed's balance sheet will show
A) an increase in securities held of $10 million and an increase in bank reserves of $10 million. B) an increase in securities held of $10 million and a decrease in bank reserves of $10 million. C) a decrease in securities held of $10 million and an increase in bank reserves of $10 million. D) a decrease in securities held of $10 million and a decrease in bank reserves of $10 million.
All of the following statements about open market operations are true EXCEPT:
A) They are used by the Federal Reserve to change the Federal Funds Rate B) They are used by the Federal Reserve to change the discount rate C) They are used by the Federal Reserve to buy and sell mutual funds D) They are used by the Federal Reserve to transact with securities dealers E) They are probably the most influential tool the Federal Reserve has to alter money supply