The fact that most consumers are unable to describe their preferences in terms of a utility function implies that not all consumer preferences can be represented with utility functions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Utility functions are used to represent the order of rankings an individual has, but this does not imply that consumers are aware of such a function when making their choices.

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A) raise; raise the long-run inflation expectations B) raise; lower the long-run nominal interest rate C) lower; raise the long-run nominal interest rate D) lower; raise the long-run inflation expectations

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In the above figure, the monopsony wage rate is ________ and the quantity of labor is ________

A) $7.00; 150 hours B) $8.00; 200 hours C) $6.00; 100 hours D) $8.00; 100 hours

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Which of the following will raise consumer expenditures?

A) an increase in interest rates B) an increase in the price level C) a general decline in housing prices D) an increase in expected future income

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Cyclical unemployment is caused by

A) technological change. B) fluctuations in the business cycle. C) a dynamic economy in which people want to switch jobs sometimes. D) predictable shifts in production associated with different seasons.

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