Consider a market in which each firm must predict the price and quantity decisions of other firms, as well as how those price and quantity decisions will affect the first firm's revenue and profit. This market is best described as
A) an oligopoly.
B) monopolistic competition.
C) a monopoly.
D) perfect competition.
A
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What is the reason that stabilization policies do NOT have an immediate effect on an economy?
A) Consumers are slow to catch up on spending. B) Imports come into the country too fast. C) Exports often are not shipped fast enough. D) There is a time lag for policies to take effect.
Robin owns a horse stables and riding academy and gives riding lessons for children at "pony camp.". Her business operates in a competitive industry. Robin gives riding lessons to 20 children per month. Her monthly total revenue is $4,000 . The marginal cost of pony camp is $200 per child. In order to maximize profits, Robin should
a. give riding lessons to more than 20 children per month. b. give riding lessons to fewer than 20 children per month. c. continue to give riding lessons to 20 children per month. d. We do not have enough information to answer the question.
In the short run, total variable cost
A) includes the cost of capital. B) includes the cost of labor. C) includes both the cost of capital and of labor. D) does not change when production changes. E) is positive when output is zero.
Which determinant shifts supply?
a. income b. prices of related goods c. technology d. tastes and preferences