Some goods have become less expensive due to
A. GDP growth.
B. government regulation.
C. government deregulation.
D. globalization and technology.
Answer: D
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The IS curve is Y = 20 - 1.5r, and the aggregate demand curve is Y = 15.5 - 0.3?. When the interest rate is 7 percent, the inflation rate is ________ percent
A) 14.6 B) 9.5 C) 3.6 D) 20 E) none of the above
Economists favor the use of peak-load pricing since it can
A. improve the equity of the distribution of income. B. enhance the efficiency in the use of scarce resources. C. improve the profit levels of corporations. D. result in lower levels of pollution.
Advertising always results in a more elastic demand curve for the firm's product
a. True b. False
Which of the following is not an example of a systematic mistake that people make?
a. When asked to predict how many movie stars he can list, Ed says 200 but when put to the test he can only name 130. b. Susan watched a home improvement show in which a contractor installed a faulty deck which collapsed within 2 years of installation. She is now concerned about the safety of her own deck. c. Kate's manager asks her to work additional hours for which she will be paid her usual hourly wage. Kate weighs the value of her leisure time against the additional wages before responding to her manager. d. Bill has purchased Skillman tools for years and has recently noticed a decline in quality and durability of Skillman tools. Still, when he needs a new drill, he purchases a Skillman brand drill.