When total utility falls, marginal utility is _____.
a. ?at its maximum
b. ?positive
c. ?negative
d. ?infinite
e. ?zero
Answer: c. ?negative
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Based on the figure below. An economy is currently in long-run equilibrium at point B, at an inflation rate of ?', which is too high for to sustain economic growth. If an anti-inflationary policy is enacted, the economy will be in short-run equilibrium at point ________ and eventually to a long-run equilibrium at point ________.
A. B; C B. A; C C. B; A D. A; B
Which of the following could cause nominal GDP to increase and real GDP to decrease?
A) The price level falls and the quantity of final goods and services produced falls. B) The price level falls and the quantity of final goods and services produced rises. C) The price level rises and the quantity of final goods and services produced falls. D) The price level rises and the quantity of final goods and services produced rises.
When the movie Jurassic Park debuted in Westwood, California, the price of tickets was $7.50. After several months the ticket price had fallen to $4.00. This is an example of
A) peak-load pricing. B) second-degree price discrimination. C) a two-part tariff. D) tying. E) none of the above
Which writer held the view that by showering so much money on the poor, the government robbed them of their incentive to work?
A. Barbara Ehrenreich B. Frances Fox Piven C. Charley Murray D. William Julius Wilson