Suppose the quantity demanded of ice cream cones increases from 400 to 425 cones a day when the price is reduced from $1.50 to $1.25. In this situation, the elasticity of demand, calculated using the average method, is
A. 1.
B. 0.33.
C. 1.33.
D. 3.
Answer: B
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A) equal the marginal cost of production. B) equal the average total cost of production. C) be the same as the price set by a monopoly. D) be the same as the price set by a competitive industry.
If the government uses a head tax to finance a public good, then the:
A. proportion of income paid in taxes increases as income rises. B. proportion of income paid in taxes declines as income rises. C. proportion of income paid in taxes is constant. D. dollar amount paid by each taxpayer declines as income rises.
Discuss the differences between Keynesian and supply-side fiscal policies.
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A movie monopolist sells to students and adults. The demand function for students is QdS = 600 - 100P and the demand function for adults is QdA = 1,200 - 100P. The marginal cost is $2 per ticket. Suppose the movie theater can price discriminate. What price per ticket does the theater charge adults to maximize profits?
A. $4 B. $7 C. $6 D. $12