For constant returns to scale, a(n) ________ in a firm's scale of production leads to ________ average total cost.

A. increase; higher
B. decrease; a change in
C. decrease; no change in
D. increase; lower


Answer: C

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A) 96 B) 92 C) 88 D) 80

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Suppose an economy produces only eggs and ham. In 2009, 100 dozen eggs are sold at $3 per dozen and 50 pounds of ham sold at $4 per pound. In 2010, the base year, eggs sold at $1.50 per dozen and ham sold at $5 per pound. For 2009,

a. nominal GDP is $400, real GDP is $500, and the GDP deflator is 80. b. nominal GDP is $400, real GDP is $500, and the GDP deflator is 125. c. nominal GDP is $500, real GDP is $400, and the GDP deflator is 80. d. nominal GDP is $500, real GDP is $400, and the GDP deflator is 125.

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The Federal Trade Commission was created by Congress in the same year that the Clayton Act was passed.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Refer to the following figure. At a price of $10, the point elasticity of demand for D3 is ________ and marginal revenue is ________.

A. -0.5; negative B. -5; positive C. -0.2; negative D. -1; zero

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