The opportunity cost of something is the gain you receive as a result of your sacrifice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Potential GDP is:
A) minimum amount of output that can be produced given the labor force, capital stock, and technology. B) maximum amount of output that can be produced given the labor force, capital stock, and technology. C) varies over the business cycle. D) none of the above.
Some years ago New York City imposed rent controls in an effort to provide housing at "fair" prices for as many people as possible. The result was a serious shortage of housing and deterioration of existing rental properties. How would an economist have described the result in terms of economic efficiency?
Which of the following would be included in the calculation of GDP?
a. an antique diamond necklace b. a new toaster c. a second-hand dress d. a mint condition 1940 baseball card
Suppose that you lend $5,000 to a friend who pays you back $5,400 the next year. Suppose that prices that year rose by six percent and the real rate of return in the stock market was five percent. Your friend says that he or she was being more than fair by giving you more than the rate of inflation as a return. What do you think?
What will be an ideal response?