If the isoquants are straight lines or L-shaped, then a cost-minimizing firm will
A) not be able to minimize costs.
B) find the lowest isocost line touching the relevant isoquant.
C) find the highest isocost line touching the relevant isoquant.
D) choose not to produce any output.
B
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a. The equilibrium quantity will rise. b. The equilibrium quantity will fall. c. The equilibrium quantity will not change. d. The change in the equilibrium quantity is indeterminate.
Throughout 2008, inflation and the real interest rate declined together. The cause is a combination of ________
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In response to an increase in AD: a. The price level will increase more in the long run than in the short run
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The following data give the dates of successive turning points in U.S. economic activity and the corresponding levels of real GDP at the time.Turning PointDateReal GDP (1996 $ billions)(A)July 19531992.2(B)May 19541941.0(C)Apr. 19572182.7(D)Apr. 19582117.4(E)Apr. 19602391.0 The economy experienced an expansion that lasted from:
A. July 1953 to April 1957. B. May 1954 to April 1957. C. May 1954 to April 1958. D. July 1953 to May 1954.