Economics

Which of the following examples best describes the Law of Supply? A)

Which of the following examples best describes the Law of Supply? A) When the cost of production of cotton increased, all suppliers’ willingness to accept decreased. B) When the market price of pens increased, sellers started supplying more pens. C) When the cost of production of cotton fell, the market price of cotton also fell. […]

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Date: September 2nd, 2020

A consumer has a monthly income of $100 that he wants to spend on two

A consumer has a monthly income of $100 that he wants to spend on two goods: rugs priced at $10 and chairs priced at $5. What is the consumer’s opportunity cost of buying a rug? What is his opportunity cost of buying a chair? Use a table to represent the consumer’s budget constraint.   ANSWER […]

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Date: September 2nd, 2020

According to new growth theorists, more technological improvements can

According to new growth theorists, more technological improvements can be brought about by A) the government taking a more active role in regulating industries. B) government policies that lead to increases in human capital. C) tougher immigration laws. D) a government policy that encourages increased consumption.   ANSWER B

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Date: September 2nd, 2020

Which one of the following is TRUE about the effects of fiscal policy?

Which one of the following is TRUE about the effects of fiscal policy? A) A decrease in government spending will decrease aggregate demand. B) A tax change does not have any direct or indirect effects on aggregate demand. C) A decrease government spending will increase aggregate supply. D) An increase in government spending will reduce […]

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Date: September 2nd, 2020