Question 1

The highest form of competition is called

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A)   absolute competition.
B)   cutthroat competition.
C)   perfect competition.
D)   market competition.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Warrensburg is a small college town in Missouri.At the end of August each year,the market demand for fast food in Warrensburg

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A)   increases.
B)   decreases.
C)   remains constant, but we observe a movement downward and to the right along the demand curve.
D)   remains constant, but we observe a movement upward and to the left along the demand curve.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

If a study by medical researchers finds that eating brown rice causes weight loss while eating white rice causes weight gain,then we likely would see

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A)   an increase in demand for brown rice and a decrease in demand for white rice.
B)   a decrease in demand for brown rice and an increase in demand for white rice.
C)   an increase in demand for both brown and white rice.
D)   no change in demand for either type of rice because weight loss is not a determinant of demand.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Figure 4-22

-Refer to Figure 4-22.Which of the four panels represents the market for cars as a result of the adoption of new technology on assembly lines?

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A)   Panel (a) 
B)   Panel (b) 
C)   Panel (c) 
D)   Panel (d) E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Table 4-5
 
-Refer to Table 4-5.If these are the only four sellers in the market,then when the price increases from $4 to $6,the market quantity supplied

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A)   decreases by 10 units.
B)   decreases by 20 units.
C)   increases by 10 units.
D)   increases by 20 units.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When a supply curve or a demand curve shifts,the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 4-1
 
-Refer to Figure 4-1.The movement from point A to point B on the graph shows

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A)   a decrease in demand.
B)   an increase in demand.
C)   a decrease in quantity demanded.
D)   an increase in quantity demanded.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Figure 4-22

-Refer to Figure 4-22.Which of the four panels illustrates an increase in quantity supplied?

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A)   Panel (a) 
B)   Panel (b) 
C)   Panel (c) 
D)   Panel (d) E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In a market economy,supply and demand determine both the quantity of each good produced and the price at which it is sold.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following events could cause an increase in the supply of ceiling fans?

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A)   The number of sellers of ceiling fans increases.
B)   There is an increase in the price of air conditioners, and consumers regard air conditioners and ceiling fans as substitutes.
C)   There is an increase in the price of the motor that powers ceiling fans.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A university's football stadium is never more than half-full during football games.This indicates

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A)   the ticket price is above the equilibrium price.
B)   the ticket price is below the equilibrium price.
C)   the ticket price is at the equilibrium price.
D)   nothing about the equilibrium price.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

If toast and butter are complements,then which of the following would increase the demand for toast?

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A)   a decrease in the price of toast
B)   a decrease in the price of butter
C)   an increase in the price of butter
D)   Both a  and b are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The market demand curve shows how the total quantity demanded of a good varies as the income of buyers varies,while all the other factors that affect how much consumers want to buy are held constant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If consumers often purchase muffins to eat while they drink their lattés at local coffee shops,what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the price of muffins falls?

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A)   Both the equilibrium price and quantity would increase.
B)   Both the equilibrium price and quantity would decrease.
C)   The equilibrium price would increase, and the equilibrium quantity would decrease.
D)   The equilibrium price would decrease, and the equilibrium quantity would increase.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Table 4-6
 
-Refer to Table 4-6.Which combination would produce a decrease in equilibrium quantity and an indeterminate change in equilibrium price?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Figure 4-10
 
-Refer to Figure 4-10.Which of the following would cause the supply curve to shift from Supply A to Supply C in the market for tennis racquets?

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A)   an increase in the price of tennis balls
B)   an expectation by firms that the price of tennis racquets will increase in the very near future
C)   a decrease in the price of tennis racquet strings
D)   a decrease in the number of firms selling tennis racquetsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Table 4-8
A country club usually only allows members to purchase tickets for its celebrity golf tournament, but the club is considering allowing non-members to purchase tickets this year. The demand and supply schedules are as follows:
 
-Refer to Table 4-8.If both members and non-members are allowed to purchase tickets to this year's celebrity golf tournament and the country club sets the ticket price at $30,then there will be

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A)   a shortage of 300 tickets.
B)   a surplus of 300 tickets.
C)   600 tickets sold.
D)   600 tickets unsold.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A decrease in income will shift the demand curve for an inferior good to the right.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Suppose we are analyzing the market for hot chocolate.Graphically illustrate the impact each of the following would have on demand or supply.Also show how equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity would change
a.Winter starts,and the weather turns sharply colder.
b.The price of tea,a substitute for hot chocolate,falls.
c.The price of cocoa beans decreases.
d.The price of whipped cream falls.
e.A better method of harvesting cocoa beans is introduced.
f.The Surgeon General of the U.S.announces that hot chocolate cures acne.
g.Protesting farmers dump millions of gallons of milk,causing the price of milk to rise.
h.Consumer income falls because of a recession,and hot chocolate is considered a normal good.
i.Producers expect the price of hot chocolate to increase next month.
j.Currently,the price of hot chocolate is $0.50 per cup above equilibrium.
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Question 20

Local cable television companies frequently are monopolists.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The market demand curve shows how the total quantity demanded of a good varies as the income of buyers varies,while all the other factors that affect how much consumers want to buy are held constant.

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If a study by medical researchers finds that eating brown rice causes weight loss while eating white rice causes weight gain,then we likely would see

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When a supply curve or a demand curve shifts,the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity change.

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If consumers often purchase muffins to eat while they drink their lattés at local coffee shops,what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the price of muffins falls?

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A decrease in income will shift the demand curve for an inferior good to the right.

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Figure 4-22 -Refer to Figure 4-22.Which of the four panels represents the market for cars as a result of the adoption of new technology on assembly lines?

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Warrensburg is a small college town in Missouri.At the end of August each year,the market demand for fast food in Warrensburg

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Figure 4-1 -Refer to Figure 4-1.The movement from point A to point B on the graph shows

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In a market economy,supply and demand determine both the quantity of each good produced and the price at which it is sold.

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Local cable television companies frequently are monopolists.

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If toast and butter are complements,then which of the following would increase the demand for toast?

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The market demand curve shows how the total quantity demanded of a good varies as the income of buyers varies,while all the other factors that affect how much consumers want to buy are held constant.

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If a study by medical researchers finds that eating brown rice causes weight loss while eating white rice causes weight gain,then we likely would see

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When a supply curve or a demand curve shifts,the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity change.

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If consumers often purchase muffins to eat while they drink their lattés at local coffee shops,what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the price of muffins falls?

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A decrease in income will shift the demand curve for an inferior good to the right.

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In a market economy,supply and demand determine both the quantity of each good produced and the price at which it is sold.

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