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Economics

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Quizzes in Economics

Suppose the supply of good X is given by QS x = 10 + 2Px. How many units of good X are produced if the price of good X is 20?

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    For a steel factory, a decrease in the cost of electricity to the plant will cause the supply curve to:

    Correct answer(s):
      • shift to the right.

    The economic principle that producers are willing to produce more output when price is high is depicted by the:

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      • upward slope of the supply curve.

    The curve which summarizes the total quantity producers are willing and able to produce at differing prices is the:

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      • market supply curve.

    Suppose the demand for good X is given by Qd x = 10 + axPx + ayPy + aMM. If aM is negative, then good y is:

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      • an inferior good.

    Suppose the demand for good X is given by Qd x = 10 + axPx + ayPy + aMM. If ay is positive, then:

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      • goods y and x are substitutes.

    Suppose the demand for good X is given by Qd x = 10 + axPx + ayPy + aMM. From the law of demand we know that ax will be:

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      • less than zero.

    Which of the following can explain an increase in the demand for housing in retirement communities?

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      • An increase in the population of the elderly.