Why does a monopoly cause a deadweight loss?
A) because it stops producing output at a point where price is above marginal cost
B) because it appropriates a portion of consumer surplus for itself
C) because it increases producer surplus at the expense of consumer surplus
D) because it does not produce some output for which demand exceeds supply
Answer: A
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The curve labeled A in the above figure is a
A) short-run aggregate demand curve. B) short-run aggregate supply curve. C) long-run aggregate demand curve. D) long-run aggregate supply curve.
Government shares in the gains to risk-bearing activities but does not _____
a. share in the losses when depreciation is straight-line b. share in the losses when the investor has no other income c. share in the losses when depreciation is accelerated d. share in the losses when capital losses are allowed
If the price of capital falls, _____
a. the supply of capital increases b. the quantity supplied of capital decreases c. the quantity supplied of capital increases d. the quantity supplied of capital remains unchanged e. the supply of capital decreases
Refer to the information provided in Figure 16.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 16.1 Refer to Figure 16.1. The ________ amount of fertilizer is 50 bags.
A. unregulated B. break-even C. equitable D. efficient