A price ceiling is binding when it is set
a. above the equilibrium price, causing a shortage.
b. above the equilibrium price, causing a surplus.
c. below the equilibrium price, causing a shortage.
d. below the equilibrium price, causing a surplus.
c
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"External benefits lead to overproduction so that more than the efficient quantity is produced." Is the previous statement true or false?
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When the monopoly insurer cannot observe the care taken by the insured party to avoid an accident, the most profitable contract for it:
a. offers full insurance at a higher price than the full-information policy. b. offers full insurance at a lower price than the full-information policy. c. offers partial insurance at a higher price than the full-information policy. d. offers partial insurance at a lower price than the full-information policy.
Socially inefficient outcomes may occur in markets where there are: a. negative externalities present
b. asymmetric information problems present. c. positive externalities present. d. any of the above.
The concept of economies of scale becomes especially relevant to international trade when it enables
a. numerous small producers to supply the entire country. b. one or two large producers to supply the entire country. c. numerous large producers to supply the entire country. d. one or two small producers to supply the entire country.