If the price of gasoline rose 50% during a period in which the general price level rose 100%, economic theory would predict
A) a decline in the quantity of gasoline demanded.
B) an increase in the quantity of gasoline demanded.
C) a decrease in the demand for gasoline.
D) an increase in the supply of gasoline.
E) less driving by motorists.
B
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Using the table, Johnny's marginal cost of the 600th slice of pizza is
A) $3.50. B) $12.50. C) zero. D) $1.50.
What effect have Medicare subsidies had on the consumption of medical services?
A) The consumption of medical services has been unaffected, because people don't consider the financial cost when seeking services related to their health. B) The consumption of medical services has been unaffected, because government restrictions have prevented patients from seeking a level of care above and beyond what they would choose if they had to pay for medical treatment out of pocket. C) The consumption of medical services has increased because Medicare subsidies give people the incentive to seek more care than they would otherwise. D) The effect cannot be measured because it is difficult to quantify the amount of resources devoted to our health care system.
If the price of a good is low,
a. firms would increase profit by increasing output. b. the quantity supplied of the good could be zero. c. the supply curve for the good will shift to the left. d. firms can and should raise the price of the product.
What is the shape of the monopolist's marginal revenue curve?
a. a downward-sloping line that is identical to the demand curve b. a downward-sloping line that lies below the demand curve c. a horizontal line that is identical to the demand curve d. a horizontal line that lies below the demand curve