Economics

1. Which of the following would cause the aggregate demand curve to s hift to th

1. Which of the following would cause the aggregate demand curve to s hift to the right? a. an increase in purchases by the federal government b. an increase in real interest rate…

1. Which of the following would cause the short run aggregate supply curve to sh

1. Which of the following would cause the short run aggregate supply curve to shift to the right? A. an increase in the price level B. a technological advance C. an increase in in…

1. Which of the following would increase the U.S. financial account? a factory s

1. Which of the following would increase the U.S. financial account? a factory site purchased in Ireland by an American businessman. a sailboat purchased by a wealthy Japanese ent…

1. Which of the following would most likely result from the Fed imposing negativ

1. Which of the following would most likely result from the Fed imposing negative nominal interest rates in response to a financial crisis and recession? Multiple Choice a.The neg…

1. Which of the following would not be illegal according to the Robinson-Patman

1. Which of the following would not be illegal according to the Robinson-Patman Act a.“Party Packers” getting 10cents off every pack of ribbon they buy after 1000 units b.“Fred’s …

1. Which of these actions can the U.S. government take in order to slow down an

1. Which of these actions can the U.S. government take in order to slow down an hyperinflation? Select one: a. Raise government spending on infrastructure and military b. Raise mi…

1. Which of these best describes the U.S. Federal Reserve? A . Is responsible fo

1. Which of these best describes the U.S. Federal Reserve? A. Is responsible for monetary policy/money supply. B. Prints money. C. Keeps the country out of debt. D. Helps people i…

1. Which of these best describes the U.S. Federal Reserve? A. Is r esponsible fo

1.         Which of these best describes the U.S. Federal Reserve?             A.         Is r esponsible for monetary policy/money supply.             B.         Prints money.   …

1. Which of these is an example of specialization? a) German socks b) French wat

1. Which of these is an example of specialization? a) German socks b) French watches c) Japanese cigars d) Scottish whisky 2. Investment by firms like Toyota in UK factories is an…

1. Which of these is an example of specialization? a) German socks b) French wat

1. Which of these is an example of specialization? a) German socks b) French watches c) Japanese cigars d) Scottish whisky 2. Investment by firms like Toyota in UK factories is an…

1. Which of these statements is TRUE in the case of externalities? I. In the cas

1. Which of these statements is TRUE in the case of externalities? I. In the case of externalities, prices do not reflect the true cost or benefit of the product. II. In the case …

1. Which one of the following statements comparing developed and developing coun

1. Which one of the following statements comparing developed and developing countries is false? 1) Developed countries are more able to afford environmental protection systems 2) …

1. Which one of the following statements is false? 1) Carbon dioxide is a stock

1. Which one of the following statements is false? 1) Carbon dioxide is a stock pollutant 2) Without the natural greenhouse effect, life could exist on earth 3) The atmosphere is …

1. Which one of the following statements is false? 1) Carbon dioxide is a stock

1. Which one of the following statements is false? 1) Carbon dioxide is a stock pollutant 2) Without the natural greenhouse effect, life could exist on earth 3) The atmosphere is …

1. Which one of these resources is a non-renewable natural resource? Select one:

1. Which one of these resources is a non-renewable natural resource? Select one: a. A Wooden House b. Gold c. A Chainsaw d. Livestock (sheep, cows, etc.) e. Plastic 2.Suppose that…

1. Which one of these statements is true about corn-based ethanol? Select one: a

1. Which one of these statements is true about corn-based ethanol? Select one: a. It is an inefficient source of fuel, though the U.S. government is subsidizing its use b. It is a…

1. Which quantity does producer suplus NOT measure? a. the amount sellers receiv

1. Which quantity does producer suplus NOT measure? a. the amount sellers receive above the minimum they would accept b. the benefit to sellers of participating in a market c. the…

1. Which sequence describes the long-run adjustment in a perfectly competitive m

1. Which sequence describes the long-run adjustment in a perfectly competitive market, if firms in the market are currently making short-run economic profits? A) Some firms leave,…

1. Which statement explains why strategic behavior occurs with oligopolies? a Ol

1. Which statement explains why strategic behavior occurs with oligopolies? a             Oligopolies will only increase or decrease their prices based on the reactions of consume…

1. Which statement is NOT a major limit to the effectiveness of fiscal policy? S

1. Which statement is NOT a major limit to the effectiveness of fiscal policy? Select one: a. A single increase in government spending may not be enough to stimulate the economy. …

1. Which statistic tracks changes in the prices of goods and services that house

1. Which statistic tracks changes in the prices of goods and services that households typically buy? a. the GDP deflator b. the PPI c. the CPI d. GDP 2. With which of the followin…

1. Which topic is an example of a quantity control? the Medicare reimbursement s

1. Which topic is an example of a quantity control? the Medicare reimbursement schedule for physicians the minimum wage unemployment insurance limits on the number of red snappers…

1. Which two writers were Americans? Questions 1-32. (Please write their last na

1. Which two writers were Americans? Questions 1-32. (Please write their last names.) Which two writers were Americans? Which American made a major contribution to marginal produc…

1. While Nation States are still a key Geopolitical building block. Internationa

1. While Nation States are still a key Geopolitical building block. International geopolitics is slowly being driven by The diffusion of power to the masses The threat of nuclear …

1. While Nation States are still a key Geopolitical building block. Internationa

1. While Nation States are still a key Geopolitical building block. International geopolitics is slowly being driven by The diffusion of power to the masses The threat of nuclear …

1. While the term research\" may have many definitions, the following characteri

1. While the term research" may have many definitions, the following characteristic is normally present in all such definitions? A. Research focuses on attempting to answer a ques…

1. Who are Samsung\'s top 3 competitors? 2. What are some of Samsung’s greatest

1. Who are Samsung's top 3 competitors? 2. What are some of Samsung’s greatest competitive strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats? 3. Samsung’s goal of $400 billion in sale…

1. Why are exchange rates so volatile and change a lot (the question is general,

1. Why are exchange rates so volatile and change a lot (the question is general, not specific to the recent events, in other words the question asks why the exchange rates change …

1. Why are marketers concerned about the cost of logistics? 2. The redemption ra

1. Why are marketers concerned about the cost of logistics? 2. The redemption rate for paper coupons (10 percent) far exceeds that of mobile coupons (1 percent). True False 3. Whi…

1. Why can a monopolist continue to make positive profits even in the long-run w

1. Why can a monopolist continue to make positive profits even in the long-run while a perfectly competitive firm can make only zero economic profits in the long-run? Answer Becau…

1. Why do many new businesses need outside funding? (give two reasons) 2. Explai

1. Why do many new businesses need outside funding? (give two reasons) 2. Explain the difference between equity and debt as sources of funding for startups. Which type of funding …

1. Why does Vellus export through local distributors rather than set up its own

1. Why does Vellus export through local distributors rather than set up its own sales force in country? What are the risks associated with using local distributors? How can these …

1. Why does the monopsonist pay a labor wage rate less than the labor’s marginal

1. Why does the monopsonist pay a labor wage rate less than the labor’s marginal revenue product? A. The monopsonist’s supply curve is the industry supply curve; thus, to hire mor…

1. Why has the cartel in diary farming not been broken up? Organized crime is us

1. Why has the cartel in diary farming not been broken up? Organized crime is used to enforce a dairy compact. The dairy industry is exempt from anti-trust laws. Consumers do not …

1. Why have economic analyses of clinical and administrative innovations become

1. Why have economic analyses of clinical and administrative innovations become more important? 2. A clinic finds that by eliminating appointments it can reduce costs. The clinic …

1. Why is fiscal policy less effective in an open economy than in a closed econo

1. Why is fiscal policy less effective in an open economy than in a closed economy? a. Expansionary fiscal policy raises demand forimports, which reduces aggregate demand. b. Expa…

1. Why is it often easier to start a service business than a goods-producing bus

1. Why is it often easier to start a service business than a goods-producing business? 2. At CanGo, are the fluctuations in the business cycle predictable? 3. The lack of capital …

1. Why is per capita GDP so much higher in the United States than in Mexico? 2.

1. Why is per capita GDP so much higher in the United States than in Mexico? 2. Do we need more or less government intervention to decide WHAT, HOW and FOR WHOM? Give specific exa…

1. Why is strategic planning important? How does it provide direction for the ma

1. Why is strategic planning important? How does it provide direction for the marketing function? 2. What is a SBU (strategic business unit), and what are its characteristics? Ill…

1. Why is the New York Federal Reserve President always a voting member of the F

1. Why is the New York Federal Reserve President always a voting member of the FOMC? 2. Go to https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/structure-federal-reserve-system.htm and l…

1. Why is the cost of higher education rising so quickly? Select one: a. Most st

1. Why is the cost of higher education rising so quickly? Select one: a. Most states are reducing the portion of funds that they allocate for higher education b. Universities are …

1. Why is the growth of the consumer spending considered a positive factor for e

1. Why is the growth of the consumer spending considered a positive factor for expansion of GDP, even when personal saving is falling to a negative level? Are the long-term and sh…

1. Why is the growth of the consumer spending considered a positive factor for e

1. Why is the growth of the consumer spending considered a positive factor for expansion of GDP, even when personal saving is falling to a negative level? Are the long-term and sh…

1. Why is the supply curve horizontal for a factor price taker, yet the industry

1. Why is the supply curve horizontal for a factor price taker, yet the industry supply curve is upward sloping? A. The marginal physical product associated with the product is in…

1. Why market value rather than book value in WACC give example? Why do we use m

1. Why market value rather than book value in WACC give example? Why do we use market value? 2. What is relationship between WACC and capital structure? 3. What is reasons for wor…

1. Why should any analysis of development problems place heavy emphasis on the s

1. Why should any analysis of development problems place heavy emphasis on the study of agricultural systems, especially peasant agriculture, and the rural sector? 2. What are the…

1. Why was the President Reagan’s decision to send troops into combat in Grenada

1. Why was the President Reagan’s decision to send troops into combat in Grenada in 1983 constitutionally problematic? 2. In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Minister…

1. Why, if competitive firms are earning economic profits in the short run, are

1.           Why, if competitive firms are earning economic profits in the short run, are they unable to earn them in the long run? Firms enter and exit in the long run, which all…

1. Will a union behave differently if it wants to get all its members employed i

1. Will a union behave differently if it wants to get all its members employed instead of maximizing the total wage bill? A. Yes, the wage rate the union must bargain for to emplo…

1. Wilson Technology, a growing machine shop, wishes to set aside money now to i

1. Wilson Technology, a growing machine shop, wishes to set aside money now to invest over the next four years in automating its customer service department. The company can earn …