Suppose a firm is making zero long run profit. Then it's short run profit cannot be negative.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Rationale: The revenue side of the profit calculation is the same in the short and long run. But the cost side includes the cost of capital in the long run but not in the short run. Thus, short run profit is positive when long run profit is zero.
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A. 1945. B. 1982. C. 1957. D. 1929.
Using the figure above, suppose with no trade Liz and Joe each produce at point A on their respective PPFs. Then, Joe suggests that they specialize and trade. He would produce only salads and Liz would produce only smoothies
Then, Joe says, he would buy 16 smoothies from Liz at a price of 1.5 salads per smoothie. Liz should A) not accept Joe's offer since she would lose 2 smoothies and 2 salads. B) accept Joe's offer, as she will be as well off as with no trade. C) accept Joe's offer since she will gain 4 smoothies and 4 salads. D) accept Joe's offer since she will gain 4 salads. E) not accept Joe's offer, as the price he offers is too low for her to gain from trade.
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A) $35. B) $85. C) $120. D) $205.
Which of the following is not part of the "state health insurance marketplaces" provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
A) Each state is required to establish an Affordable Insurance Exchange. B) Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from being required to participate in the program. C) Low-income individuals are eligible for tax credits to offset the costs of buying health insurance. D) None of the above are a part of the "state health insurance marketplaces" provision.