Refer to Figure 2-5. If the economy is currently producing at point W, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point Y?
A) 2 million tons of paper B) 2 million tons of steel
C) 14 million tons of steel D) 9 million tons of paper
B
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a. real GDP is always lower than nominal GDP. b. real GDP is always lower than nominal GDP after the base year. c. real GDP is always lower than nominal GDP. d. real GDP is always higher than nominal GDP before the base year. e. None of the above
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Which of the following would likely result as a consequence of rent controls?
A) a reduction in the rate of construction of rental housing units B) unimproved buildings and apartment complexes C) limits on tenant mobility D) All of the above are correct.
The figure above shows the market for the chemical hydrogen sulfide, the production of which creates an external cost. The government imposes the pollution tax shown in the above figure. What quantity is produced after the pollution tax is imposed?
A) zero pounds B) 80 million pounds C) 160 million pounds D) more than 160 million pounds E) more than 80 million pounds and less than 160 million pounds