Figure 3-14
Refer to . The gasoline market was initially in equilibrium at point e. Other things constant, an increase in the popularity and use of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) that consume more gasoline per mile driven than most other types of cars would likely move the equilibrium in this market toward point
a.
r.
b.
s.
c.
t.
d.
u.
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In a classical model
A) equilibrium real GDP is demand determined. B) equilibrium real GDP is neither determined by aggregate supply nor by aggregate demand. C) equilibrium real GDP is determined by both aggregate supply and aggregate demand. D) equilibrium real GDP is supply determined.
The price of a bag of pretzels rises from $2 to $3 and the quantity demanded decreases from 100 to 60. What is the price elasticity of demand?
A) 1.0 B) 1.25 C) 40.0 D) 20.0 E) 0.80
The sales manager of a retail outlet suggests that the best way to increase customers is to have a sale. If a 10 percent price cut doesn’t bring in enough customers, then he’ll cut prices 20 percent. Increased cash flow should take care of profits. Do you agree? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
If a CEO can type faster than her secretary, then
A) the CEO has a comparative advantage in typing. B) the CEO has neither a comparative advantage in typing, nor in management. C) the CEO should still continue performing CEO duties since the CEO has a comparative advantage in management, and the secretary should continue typing. D) the CEO should still continue performing CEO duties as well as typing since he has a comparative advantage in both management, and typing.