Economics

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

How might fiscal policy be used to correct a recessionary gap? A) Gov

How might fiscal policy be used to correct a recessionary gap? A) Government spending would be adjusted to increase aggregate demand. B) Business operations would be regulated by the government to become more efficient. C) The exchange rate would be adjusted to discourage imports. D) The exchange rate would be adjusted to encourage imports.   […]

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Date: September 2nd, 2020

The Law of Supply states that: A) supply creates its own demand. B) t

The Law of Supply states that: A) supply creates its own demand. B) the quantity supplied of a good will always equal the quantity of the good demanded. C) the quantity supplied of a good rises when the price rises. D) at the equilibrium price, there is always some excess supply in the market.   […]

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Date: September 2nd, 2020