Transfer programs that do not tie benefits to contributions are called
a. social insurance programs
b. income assistance programs
c. health aid programs
d. bonus programs
e. compensation programs
B
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A marginally attached worker
i. does not have a job and has not looked for one in the last month. ii. is available and willing to work. iii. must work at least 1 hour per week. A) iii only B) ii only C) ii and iii D) i and ii E) i only
Economic efficiency requires that a natural monopoly's price be
A) equal to average variable cost where it intersects the demand curve. B) equal to average total cost where it intersects the demand curve. C) equal to the lowest price the firm can charge and still make a normal profit. D) equal to marginal cost where it intersects the demand curve.
Equilibrium price must increase when demand
a. increases and supply does not change, when demand does not change and supply decreases, and when demand decreases and supply increases simultaneously. b. increases and supply does not change, when demand does not change and supply decreases, and when demand increases and supply decreases simultaneously. c. decreases and supply does not change, when demand does not change and supply increases, and when demand decreases and supply increases simultaneously. d. decreases and supply does not change, when demand does not change and supply increases, and when demand increases and supply decreases simultaneously.
Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 15.5 Refer to Figure 15.5. Assume the Custom Sweater Shop has fixed costs of $275 and is a monopolistically competitive firm. To maximize profits in the short run, this firm should produce ________ personalized sweaters.
A. 0 B. 50 C. 75 D. 100