The PPF between goods X and Y will be a downward-sloping
A) straight line if increasing opportunity costs exist.
B) straight line if decreasing opportunity costs exist.
C) curve that is bowed outward if increasing opportunity costs exist.
D) curve that is bowed outward if constant opportunity costs exist.
C
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A) is harmed by having too many property rights. B) is created when the nation imposes many regulations on businesses. C) is founded, in part, on the rule of law. D) is not important for nations to grow. E) must come from a democratic government.
Refer to Figure 12-17. The graphs depicts a short-run equilibrium. How will this differ from the long-run equilibrium? (Assume this is a constant-cost industry.)
A) The price will be higher in the long run than in the short run. B) The market supply curve will be further to the left in the long run than in the short run. C) The firm's profit will be lower in the long run than in the short run. D) Fewer firms will be in the market in the long run than in the short run.
Coffee and donuts are complements in consumption. Suppose bad weather in the coffee producing regions of the world, which shifts the coffee supply curve leftward
How do the general equilibrium price and quantity outcomes compare to the partial equilibrium outcomes for this situation? A) General equilibrium price and quantity are higher B) General equilibrium price is higher and quantity is lower C) General equilibrium price is lower and quantity is higher D) General equilibrium price and quantity are lower
Compensation of employees:
a. excludes the monetary value of fringe benefits. b. excludes paid vacations. c. is the largest component of GDP. d. excludes employer's taxes paid for employees' Social Security. e. includes rental income.