When actual real GDP is below natural real GDP, we say that
A) the output gap is positive.
B) the output gap is negative.
C) the output gap has been eliminated.
D) the output gap cannot be calculated.
B
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In the figure above, suppose that Mac and Izzie specialize and trade to reach point c. Mac sends Izzie
A) 12 computers in exchange for 12 TVs. B) 12 computers in exchange for 6 TVs. C) 6 computers in exchange for 12 TVs. D) 6 computers in exchange for 6 TVs.
The benefit of a subsidy paid on each unit sold will go entirely to the sellers in the market if
A) the supply curve is perfectly inelastic. B) if the subsidy is paid to producers. C) the demand curve is perfectly elastic. D) the supply is perfectly elastic.
For the Cobb-Douglas utility function with two goods, the sum of the own price elasticities of demand must be:
a. 0. b. -1. c. -2. d. any number between 0 and -4.
Which of the following shows the accurate sequence for establishing a new equilibrium in this graph?
a. S1 moves to S2; P1 moves to P2; Q1 moves to Q2; E1 moves to E2
b. S1 moves to S2; E1 moves to E2; Q1 moves to Q2; P1 moves to P2
c. P1 moves to P2; S1 moves to S2; E1 moves to E2; Q1 moves to Q2
d. E1 moves to E2; P1 moves to P2; Q1 moves to Q2; S1 moves to S2