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Which is an example of a product that is considered a need?

A
breakfast food
B
music player
C
sports equipment
D
video game
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The lowest amount a manufacturer can pay factory workers is an example of

A
an incentive.
B
a price floor.
C
a price ceiling.
D
an elastic service.
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What is the difference between a price floor and a price ceiling?

A
A price floor is the minimum price allowed for a good. A price ceiling is the maximum price allowed for a good.
B
A price floor is the maximum price allowed for a good. A price ceiling is the minimum price allowed for a good.
C
A price ceiling below the equilibrium price has no effect.
D
A price floor above the equilibrium price has no effect.
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Which statement best explains how elasticity and incentives work together?

A
An elastic good, such as a game, is more likely to respond to incentives.
B
An inelastic good, such as a game, is more likely to respond to incentives.
C
An elastic good, such as a game, is less likely to respond to incentives.
D
An inelastic good, such as a game, is less likely to respond to incentives.
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The graph shows the price of a good compared to the quantity supplied.This graph demonstrates how

Question illustration
A
the amount produced slightly changes with the price.
B
the amount produced greatly changes with the price.
C
the amount consumed slightly changes with the price.
D
the amount consumed greatly changes with the price.
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Which is an example of a positive incentive for consumers?

A
a sales tax imposed by a state
B
a steady rise in profits over a year
C
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
D
an increase in price for a popular product

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