There is a technological improvement in the production of good X. As a result, the _____________ curve for good X will shift ____________ resulting in a(n) _____________ in the equilibrium price of X and a(n) ____________ in the equilibrium quantity of X
A) supply; rightward; decrease; increase.
B) demand; leftward; decrease; decrease
C) demand; rightward; increase; increase
D) supply; leftward; increase; decrease
E) supply; leftward; increase; increase
A
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In the production function, Y = zF(K, Nd), total factor productivity is
A) Y/K. B) Y/Nd. C) F/Y. D) z.
In order to increase society's well-being, a process that produces a positive externality might be
a. taxed to discourage production b. subsidized to encourage production c. taxed to encourage production d. subsidized to discourage production e. provided without government intervention
Darlene runs a fruit and vegetable stand in a medium-sized community where there are many such stands. Her weekly total revenue equals $3,500 . Her weekly total cost of running the stand equals $3,500, consisting of $2,500 of variable costs and $1,000 of fixed costs. An economist would likely advise Darlene to: a. shut down as quickly as possible because the stand is generating losses
b. keep the stand open because it is generating a normal profit. c. keep the stand open for a while longer because she is covering all of her variable costs and some of her fixed costs. d. keep the stand open for a while longer because she is covering all of her fixed costs and some of her variable costs.
The notion of interest sensitive consumption would be most readily observed when people buy
A. insurance. B. health care. C. food. D. furniture.