Surpluses will help future generations more than deficits will hurt future generations due to inflation and taxes.

A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain


C. Uncertain

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Which of the following best summarizes the essence of the Invisible Hand Theorem?

a. Competitive markets guarantee that any shortages or surpluses existing in an economy will be quickly eliminated. b. Of all the possible economic systems, competitive markets are the most philosophically compatible with democracy and freedom. c. Within competitive markets, people who selfishly pursue their own interests end up achieving a socially desirable outcome. d. The social gain created by competitive markets is second only to what a hypothetical benevolent dictator could achieve.

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Fiscal actions to eliminate a recession are likely to decrease the federal budget deficit

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Winnie's Car Wash is a perfectly competitive firm. The table above shows Winnie's total product schedule. If the price of a car wash is $5 and the wage rate is $37.50 per day, how many workers should Winnie employ to maximize his profit?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

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"Higher ethanol production definitely and directly raises the price of corn," said USDA economist Ephraim Leibtag. In the long run in the corn market, what is TRUE if the production of ethanol increases?

A) Existing corn farmers will exit the market and decrease the market price. B) New corn farmers will enter the market and increase the market price. C) Existing corn farmers will exit the market and increase the market price. D) New corn farmers will enter the market and decrease the market price.

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