Many whites regard ghetto poverty as a symptom of aberrant cultural values and inherent racial deficiencies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Welfare recipients differ markedly from other Americans with respect to general personality characteristics, work ethics, and basic life goals. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
Refer to Scenario 10.3. Suppose that a tax of $5 per unit of output is imposed on red herring producers. The price of red herring will A) not change. B) increase by less than $5. C) increase by $5. D) increase by more than $5. E) decrease. ANSWER B
Only one out of five families that fall into poverty in one year are out of poverty in the following year. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
Two corporations (TruBlu and FlyByNight) issue perpetuities that both pay $1,000 per year, but the market price of the FlyByNight bonds are much lower. The difference in the bond prices may reflect the belief that the bonds issued by FlyByNight are ________ risky when compared to the TruBlu bonds. A) less B) more C) equally […]
The poor have demonstrated a marked ability to move out of poverty when economic opportunities improved. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Refer to Scenario 10.3. At the profit-maximizing level of output, demand is A) completely inelastic. B) inelastic, but not completely inelastic. C) unit elastic. D) elastic, but not infinitely elastic. E) infinitely elastic. ANSWER D
Refer to Scenario 10.3. The marginal cost of red herrings is given as: MC = 0.6Q. What is the profit-maximizing level of output? A) 0 B) 25 C) 50 D) 60 E) 125 ANSWER C
Not all in-kind transfers represent an improved standard of living. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
When poor families are compared to nonpoor families of the same ethnic background, significant cultural differences appear. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F