An increase in unearned income always creates a disincentive to work

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. The effect on labor supply will also depend on the individual's preferences towards work (leisure).

Economics

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A decrease in the money supply

a. lowers the interest rate, causing a decrease in investment and a decrease in GDP.
b. lowers the interest rate, causing a decrease in investment and an increase in GDP.
c. raises the interest rate, causing an increase in investment and a decrease in GDP.
d. raises the interest rate, causing an increase in investment and an increase in GDP.
e. raises the interest rate, causing a decrease in investment and a decrease in GDP.

Economics

If a hurricane were to wipe out the majority of the eastern seaboard in the United States, it would likely cause a:

A. short-run supply shock. B. long-run supply shock. C. long-run demand shock. D. short-run demand shock.

Economics

According to this Application, for approximately 12 million homeowners in 2012, the amount owed on mortgages was higher than the actual value of the homes. Homeowners who find themselves in this situation are said to be

A) "financially grounded." B) "subprime borrowers." C) "underwater." D) "shadow mortgage holders."

Economics

The average output produced per worker is one way of measuring

A) inflation. B) the interest rate. C) employment. D) productivity.

Economics