In the long run, all factors of production are A) variable. B) fixed. C) materials. D) rented. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
A production function tells the firm A) the maximum it can expect to produce with a given mix of inputs. B) the average it can expect to produce with a given mix of inputs. C) the minimum it can expect to produce with a given mix of inputs. D) the average level of production for […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
If the marginal productivity of labor is constant for all levels of output, then the average productivity of labor A) is constant. B) equals the marginal productivity of labor. C) Both A and B above. D) Either A or B above but not both. ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Production functions only apply to advanced economies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER False. Production functions describe the relationship between inputs and outputs, and apply to all kinds of economies.
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of the following is least likely to be considered a capital input? A) a sewing machine B) a tractor C) a telephone D) a ten dollar bill ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
If the average productivity of labor equals the marginal productivity of labor, then A) the average productivity of labor is at a maximum. B) the marginal productivity of labor is at a maximum. C) Both A and B above. D) Neither A nor B above. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of the following inputs is easier to increase in the short run? A) number of airplanes B) size of the airport terminal C) ticket-counter sales people D) number of luggage carousels ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Since 1999, the number of small state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China has A) decreased, but the large SOEs continue to hold a large proportion of industrialized assets. B) increased, but large SOEs has decreased. C) decreased along with the large SOEs. D) remained unchanged. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
An increase in unearned income always creates a disincentive to work. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER False. The effect on labor supply will also depend on the individual’s preferences towards work (leisure).
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which entity produces the greatest proportion of U.S. gross national product? A) government B) non-profit organizations such as hospitals C) firms D) universities ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
