If both borrowers and lenders anticipate the rate of inflation correctly, then
a. borrowers will lose real income.
b. lenders will lose real income.
c. both borrowers and lenders will lose real income.
d. neither borrowers nor lenders will lose real income.
d
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Would companies and individuals invest as much in significant research and development if a system of patents were not available? a. Yes they would, because they could still hope to monopolize the market
b. Yes they would, because firms are civic-minded and highly motivated to introduce innovations that improve the standard of living. c. No they would not, because if they made a significant investment in the development, they would be unable to protect the innovations or discoveries long enough to be sufficiently compensated for their efforts. d. No they would not, because the benefits to society of engaging in research and development would be less than the costs to society.
If your bank receives a demand deposit of $4,000 and the legal reserve requirement is 20 percent, then it can make additional loans of
a. $800 b. $3,200 c. $4,000 d. $16,000 e. $20,000
A(n) ______ in supply and a(n) ______ in demand will result in a decrease in the equilibrium price.
a. lack of change; increase b. decrease; lack of change c. decrease; increase d. increase; decrease
Fixed costs are associated with:
A. the long run only. B. both the short run and the long run. C. highly adjustable inputs such as labor. D. the short run only.