Figure 13-2 above illustrates an economy with an unstable commodity demand and two possible Fed policies, a constant real money supply or a constant interest. Which policy target promotes a stable economy best?
A) constant money supply, A0 to A1
B) constant money supply, B0 to B1
C) constant interest rate, A0 to A1
D) constant interest rate, B0 to B1
B
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In attempting to deal with the crisis, four identifiable groups emerge: one decides to pray, a second decides to engage in a rain dance, a third decides to use modern meteorological principles and "seed" the clouds, and a fourth decides to do nothing. From the standpoint of economic theory, A) individuals in the first and second groups are acting irrationally and inefficiently. B) individuals in each group are acting efficiently, given their own values and understanding of ends and means. C) the third group is the smartest. D) the fourth group is the most selfish.
If a consumer's budget line for food (F) and shelter (S) is represented as F = 250 - 5S, and 50 units of food is purchased, how many units of shelter can be purchased at most?
A) 0 B) 40 C) 60 D) 80
Suppose a certain firm is able to produce 165 units of output per day when 15 workers are hired. The firm is able to produce 181 units of output per day when 16 workers are hired, holding other inputs fixed. The marginal product of the 16th worker is
a. 10 units of output. b. 11 units of output. c. 16 units of output. d. 181 units of output.
Compare two markets. In one market, the HHI is 500, in the other market the HHI is 1,500. What must be true of these two markets?
A. The firms in the market in which the HHI is 1,500 have greater market power than do the firms in the market in which the HHI is 500. B. There are more firms in the market in which the HHI is 1,500 than in the market in which the HHI is 500. C. The firms in the market in which the HHI is 1,500 have less market power than do the firms in the market in which the HHI is 500. D. The market in which the HHI is 500 is, by definition, an oligopoly but the market in which the HHI is 1,500 is not an oligopoly.