Refer to Excise Subsidy. The amount of the subsidy paid to firms is given by

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram which shows the effects of an excise subsidy given to firms. The initial price and quantity are P0 and Q0, respectively. After the subsidy is granted, the equilibrium quantity is Q1, firms receive the price Ps, and consumers pay the price Pd.



a. area A + B + E + H.

b. area B + C + D + E + F + G.

c. area D.

d. area F + G + I + J.


b. area B + C + D + E + F + G.

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Under these conditions, it would be best to purchase stock in companies that produce A) normal goods. B) luxury goods. C) price elastic goods. D) inferior goods.

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Many financial analysts use GDP as a measure of the economy's performance. However, GDP has several shortcomings in terms of measuring economic well-being

State at least three such shortcomings and explain how each affects the validity of GDP as a measure of economic well-being.

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The set of mechanisms and institutions that resolve the basic economic questions is called the

a. economic system b. production possibilities dilemma c. business resolution device d. absolute advantage determination e. comparative advantage determination

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Refer to Table 7.1. What is the average product of the 5th worker?



A. 4.4 units of output

B. 1.17 units of output

C. 6 units of output

D. 17 units of output

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