Question 1

A "hypothesis" is:

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A)  a fundamental truth which all economists accept.
B)  a tentative, untested principle.
C)  the same as a normative statement.
D)  always the result of induction.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

When a provincial government chooses to build more roads, the required resources are no longer available for spending on public education.This dilemma illustrates the concept of:

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A)  marginal analysis.
B)  full employment.
C)  full production.
D)  opportunity cost.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

If an economy is operating on its production possibilities curve for consumer goods and capital goods, this means that:

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A)  it is impossible to produce more consumer goods.
B)  resources cannot be reallocated between the two goods.
C)  it is impossible to produce more capital goods.
D)  more consumer goods can only be produced at the cost of fewer capital goods.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

From an economic perspective, when consumers leave a fast-food restaurant because the lines to be served are too long, they have concluded that the:

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A)  marginal cost of waiting is less than the marginal benefit of being served.
B)  marginal cost of waiting is greater than the marginal benefit of being served.
C)  management is exhibiting irrational behaviour by not maximizing profits.
D)  management is making an assumption that other things are equal.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

A positive statement is one which is:

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A)  derived by an abstract generalization.
B)  suggestive of what should be done.
C)  subjective and is based on a value judgment.
D)  objective and is also based on facts.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Suppose an economist says that "Other things equal, the lower the price of bananas, the greater the amount of bananas purchased." This statement indicates that:

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A)  the quantity of bananas purchased determines the price of bananas.
B)  all factors other than the price of bananas (for example, consumer tastes and incomes)  are assumed to be constant.
C)  economists can conduct controlled laboratory experiments.
D)  one cannot generalize about the relationship between the price of bananas and the quantity purchased.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Although sleeping in on a work day or school day has an opportunity cost, sleeping late on the weekend does not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A nation's production possibilities curve is "bowed out" from the origin because:

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A)  resources are not equally efficient in producing every good.
B)  the originator of the idea drew it this way and modern economists follow this convention.
C)  resources are scarce.
D)  wants are virtually unlimited.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The production possibilities curve shows various combinations of two products which an economy can produce when achieving full employment and productive efficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Refer to the above diagram.The slope of curve ZZ at point B is:

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A)  infinity.
B)  zero.
C)  one.
D)  none of the above.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Economics may best be defined as:

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A)  the interaction between macro and micro considerations.
B)  the study of the behaviour of people and institutions in the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce goods.
C)  the empirical testing of value judgments through the use of induction and deduction.
D)  the use of policy to refute facts and hypotheses.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Normative statements are concerned with:

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A)  facts and theories.
B)  what ought to be.
C)  what is.
D)  rational choice involving costs and benefits.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is assumed in constructing a typical production possibilities curve?

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A)  the economy is using its resources inefficiently.
B)  resources are perfectly shiftable among alternative uses.
C)  production technology is fixed.
D)  the economy is engaging in international trade.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Microeconomics is concerned with:

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A)  the aggregate or total levels of income, employment, and output.
B)  a detailed examination of specific economic units which comprise the economic system.
C)  the concealing of detailed information about specific segments of the economy.
D)  the establishing of an overall view of the operation of the economic system.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Production possibilities tables for two countries, North Cantina and South Cantina: North Cantina
Production possibilities (alternatives) 
1/4 of a unit of capital goods. C) 8 units of capital goods. D) 1/8 of a unit of capital goods." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > South Cantina
Production possibilities (alternatives) 
1/4 of a unit of capital goods. C) 8 units of capital goods. D) 1/8 of a unit of capital goods." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Refer to the above tables.If North Cantina is producing at production alternative B, the opportunity cost of the eleventh unit of consumer goods will be:

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A)  10 units of capital goods.
B)  1/4 of a unit of capital goods.
C)  8 units of capital goods.
D)  1/8 of a unit of capital goods.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

If the equation y = 5 + 6x was graphed, the:

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A)  slope would be -5.
B)  slope would be +5.
C)  slope would be +6.
D)  vertical intercept would be +.6.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures.The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

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A)  both 2 and 4.
B)  3 only.
C)  2 only.
D)  1E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The slope of a line parallel to the horizontal axis is:

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A)  zero.
B)  one.
C)  infinite.
D)  one-half.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Production possibilities (alternatives)   Refer to the above table.As compared to production alternative D, the choice of alternative C would:

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A)  tend to generate a more rapid growth rate.
B)  be unattainable.
C)  entail unemployment.
D)  tend to generate a slower growth rate.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The linear equation for line (3)  on the above graph is:

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A)  y = 24 - 1.5x.
B)  y = 16 - .5x.
C)  y = 24 - .66x.
D)  y = 24 - .75x.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 1: B: Limits, Alternatives, and Choices

Which of the following is assumed in constructing a typical production possibilities curve?

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Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures.The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

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Normative statements are concerned with:

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The production possibilities curve shows various combinations of two products which an economy can produce when achieving full employment and productive efficiency.

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Economics may best be defined as:

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Microeconomics is concerned with:

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The linear equation for line (3) on the above graph is:

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From an economic perspective, when consumers leave a fast-food restaurant because the lines to be served are too long, they have concluded that the:

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If the equation y = 5 + 6x was graphed, the:

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A nation's production possibilities curve is "bowed out" from the origin because:

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The slope of a line parallel to the horizontal axis is:

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Suppose an economist says that "Other things equal, the lower the price of bananas, the greater the amount of bananas purchased." This statement indicates that:

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When a provincial government chooses to build more roads, the required resources are no longer available for spending on public education.This dilemma illustrates the concept of:

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If an economy is operating on its production possibilities curve for consumer goods and capital goods, this means that:

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Production possibilities (alternatives) Refer to the above table.As compared to production alternative D, the choice of alternative C would:

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A positive statement is one which is:

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Although sleeping in on a work day or school day has an opportunity cost, sleeping late on the weekend does not.

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A "hypothesis" is:

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Refer to the above diagram.The slope of curve ZZ at point B is:

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Exam 1: B: Limits, Alternatives, and Choices

Which of the following is assumed in constructing a typical production possibilities curve?

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Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures.The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

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Normative statements are concerned with:

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The production possibilities curve shows various combinations of two products which an economy can produce when achieving full employment and productive efficiency.

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Microeconomics is concerned with:

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The linear equation for line (3) on the above graph is:

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From an economic perspective, when consumers leave a fast-food restaurant because the lines to be served are too long, they have concluded that the:

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If the equation y = 5 + 6x was graphed, the:

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A nation's production possibilities curve is "bowed out" from the origin because:

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The slope of a line parallel to the horizontal axis is:

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Suppose an economist says that "Other things equal, the lower the price of bananas, the greater the amount of bananas purchased." This statement indicates that:

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When a provincial government chooses to build more roads, the required resources are no longer available for spending on public education.This dilemma illustrates the concept of:

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If an economy is operating on its production possibilities curve for consumer goods and capital goods, this means that:

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Production possibilities (alternatives) Refer to the above table.As compared to production alternative D, the choice of alternative C would:

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A positive statement is one which is:

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Although sleeping in on a work day or school day has an opportunity cost, sleeping late on the weekend does not.

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A "hypothesis" is:

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Refer to the above diagram.The slope of curve ZZ at point B is:

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