The short run is
A) usually 3 - 6 months.
B) dependent on the characteristics of the industry.
C) when a firm has to decide whether or not to exit.
D) identical to the long run for most firms.
B
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The imposition of an excise tax on a product will shift that product's ________ curve vertically by the exact amount of the tax. This represents ________.
A. supply; a decrease in supply. B. ?demand; a decrease in demand. C. ?supply; an increase in supply. D. ?demand; an increase in demand.
Quantitative easing refers to a policy action in which a central bank
A) sells government securities to directly decrease bank reserves. B) decreases interest rates directly without altering bank reserves. C) increases interest rates directly without altering bank reserves. D) buys government securities to directly increase bank reserves.
The single most important reason for Canada's seeking a free trade agreement with the United States was to
A) ensure its access to the U.S. market. B) ensure its ability to join NAFTA. C) harmonize its environmental laws with the United States. D) avoid international outsourcing in low wage countries. E) ensure the continuation of its social programs.
Identify the correct statement
a. During a recession, investment decreases while consumption increases. b. During a recession, investment increases while consumption decreases. c. During a recession, investment is constant while consumption increases. d. Annual variations in investment are larger than annual variations in consumption. e. Annual variations in investment are smaller than annual variations in consumption.