A simplified representation of the real world that is used to explain economic phenomena is a(n)
A. model.
B. assumption.
C. viewpoint.
D. implication.
Answer: A
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Suppose a market produces 5,000 tons of wheat. At this quantity, the marginal cost exceeds the marginal benefit. This outcome could be the result of
A) a quantity regulation limiting the amount that can be produced. B) a monopoly. C) a subsidy. D) an external benefit. E) producing a public good.
Given the data in the above table, income of $13, a price of $1 for a bottle of water and $2.00 for a hamburger, what is the marginal utility per dollar spent on the fifth hamburger?
A) 10 units of utility B) 8 units of utility C) 6 units of utility D) 4 units of utility
The real business cycle model best explains the procyclicality of the nominal money supply by
A) an unpredictable Federal Reserve. B) exogenous money. C) endogenous money. D) uncorrelated money.
If the own-price elasticity of demand is -1.25, in order for the manufacturer of Ragu to increase total revenue, at least in the short run, it would be advisable to
A) Can't tell; insufficient information B) Raise the price of Ragu. C) Lower the price of Ragu. D) Do nothing.