In recent economic history, the U.S. federal budget was in surplus from
A) 2001 through 2005. B) 1998 through 2001. C) 1990 through 1997. D) 1980 through 1989.
B
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Suppose Julia and Zach are the only consumers of milk. Julia's demand for milk is defined as QdJulia = 12 - 3P at prices below $4 and zero for prices above $4. Zach's demand for milk is defined as QdZach = 10 - 2P at prices below $5 and zero for prices above $5. In this case, the market demand curve for milk is:
A. is upward sloping. B. a downward sloping straight line. C. kinked at a price of $5. D. kinked at a price of $4.
If we were to pay everyone exactly the same income
A) there would be a large amount of economic growth. B) there would be no incentive to invest in human capital. C) more people would seek an education. D) productivity would increase.
Which statement best defines producer surplus?
a. the amount that a seller would have liked to have charged, minus the amount that they actually received b. the amount that a seller is paid for a good minus the seller’s actual cost c. the amount that individuals would have been willing to pay, minus the amount that they actually paid d. when it is impossible to improve the situation of one party without imposing a cost on another
People can reduce the inflation tax by
a. reducing savings. b. increasing deductions on their income tax. c. reducing cash holdings. d. None of the above is correct.