When demand increases in a perfectly competitive market, in the short run ________, and in the long run ________.
A. quantity supplied increases; supply decreases
B. quantity supplied increases; supply increases
C. quantity supplied decreases; supply increases
D. quantity supplied decreases; supply decreases
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements regarding price elasticity of supply and the length of time for adjustment is FALSE?
A) The longer is the time period for adjustment, the greater is the price elasticity of supply. B) The longer is the time period for adjustment, the less is the extent to which resources flow into (or out of) an industry through expansion (or contraction) of existing firms. C) The longer is the time period for adjustment, the greater is the extent to which entry or (exit) of firms increases or (decreases) production in an industry. D) The shorter the time period for adjustment, the greater is the price elasticity of supply.
Assume that a hurricane in Brazil destroys half of the coffee crop. Considering that Brazil is a major coffee producing country, consumers expect the price of coffee to increase in the near future. How does this reflect on the demand for coffee?
a. There is a movement upward along the demand curve for coffee. b. The demand curve for coffee shifts inward. c. The demand curve for coffee shifts outward. d. There is a movement downward along the demand curve for coffee. e. The demand for coffee declines.
Most economists who have studied it believe that the Great Depression was caused by:
A. the stock market crash. B. illegal immigration. C. poor economic policymaking. D. a sharp decline in average labor productivity.
Refer to Scenario 9.8 below to answer the question(s) that follow. SCENARIO 9.8: Investors put up $1,040,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new gourmet cupcake bakery. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 per cent on their investment. The bakery is open 52 weeks per year and sells 900 cupcakes per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly). Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $2,000 in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $2,000 in weekly wages, and $600 per week in materials, electricity, etc. The bakery charges $8 on average per cupcake.Refer to Scenario 9.8. Total cost per week is
A. $1,600. B. $2,000. C. $5,000. D. $6,600.