A factor of production with unique attributes is able to command a scarcity rent determined by market demand

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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One of the major benefits to society of monopolistic competition is

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Consider the same ultimatum game as in the previous questions but consider yet new preferences reflecting envy. In particular, now assume players get 1 util per dollar earned. That is all for the player who earns at least as much as the other. The player who earns strictly less than the other loses 1 util for each dollar difference. Which of the following is an offer that arises in a

subgame-perfect equilibrium with these preferences? a. 1. b. 2. c. 4. d. 5.

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Which of the following was an effect of the affordable housing law in the cities Palo Alto, Laguna Beach, and Irvine?

a. It imposed a per-unit tax on builders of mid-range houses. b. The law had a significant impact on the mid-range houses. c. It imposed a per-unit tax on builders of expensive new houses. d. The law had a significant impact on the supply of mid-range houses.

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Suppose the long-run supply curve for a good is upward-sloping. The upward slope could be explained by

a. decreases in production costs resulting from more firms coming into the market. b. a breakdown of the "free entry and exit" feature of competition. c. a breakdown of the "price taking" feature of competition. d. the fact that a resource used in the production of the good is available only in limited quantities.

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