Introduction to Macroeconomics Answers

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On a graph, an equilibrium point is where

A
a supply curve and a demand curve meet.
B
a supply curve is higher than a demand curve.
C
the supply and demand curves head up.
D
the supply and demand curves head down.
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The chart shows the marginal revenue of producing apple pies.According to the chart, the marginal revenue

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A
decreases by ten dollars as production increases.
B
increases by ten dollars as production increases.
C
falls to zero dollars as production increases.
D
remains the same as production increases.
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The graph shows a demand curve.What does the data shown in this graph represent?

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a
a decrease in quantity demanded as prices decrease
a
an increase in price as quantity demanded decreases
a
a decrease in income as quantity demanded increases
a
an increase in quantity demanded as prices decrease
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Price controls on goods can be set by

A
consumers.
B
economists.
C
governments.
D
producers.
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Which best describes how the government sanctions technological monopolies?

A
by creating the technology itself
B
by prohibiting others from entering the market
C
by issuing a patent for the technology
D
by authorizing one producer
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A car dealer who does not have enough customers for a supply of new cars faces

A
equilibrium.
B
disequilibrium.
C
coordination.
D
excess demand.
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Disequilibrium occurs when

A
quantity supplied is equal to quantity demanded.
B
quantity supplied does not equal quantity demanded.
C
supply coordinates with price.
D
supply coordinates with quantity.
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The graph shows a point of equilibrium.If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded, what must happen to the price in order to reach equilibrium?

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A
The price of the product will increase to meet equilibrium.
B
The price of the product will decrease to meet equilibrium.
C
Supply and demand must be raised.
D
Supply and demand must be lowered.
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Equilibrium is defined when

A
supply is limited and demand decreases.
B
supply and demand meet.
C
demand is higher than supply.
D
supply is higher than demand.
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The graph shows excess demand.Which needs to happen in order to stop disequilibrium from occurring?

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A
Q needs to be coordinated with supply.
B
Q needs to be coordinated with demand.
C
The price of goods needs to be increased.
D
The price of goods needs to be decreased.
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A consumer might respond to a negative incentive by

A
purchasing more of the products.
B
buying the good at a cheap price.
C
receiving a discount.
D
decreasing use of the product to save money.
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Both excess supply and excess demand are a result of

A
equilibrium.
B
disequilibrium.
C
overproduction.
D
elasticity.
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Which best describes the availability of substitutes in a monopoly?

A
Price points vary.
B
There are no substitutes.
C
There are different brands.
D
Products have different features.
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Consumer demand is defined as

A
how frequently the prices change.
B
the willingness and ability people have to buy a good. ✓ Correct
C
how frequently the people are willing pay for something.
D
how often people want something delivered.
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South Avenue Publishing produces self-help books. The company’s profit is the

A
money the company earns after paying all of its production costs.
B
paper, binding, and other supplies the company purchases.
C
total amount the company receives from the sale of its books.
D
amount of money the company earns from selling a single book.
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Which occurs during market equilibrium? Select two options.Supply and demand meet at a specific price.Supply is slightly greater than demand.Supply and demand meet at a specific quantity.Supply and demand meet at a demand point.Supply and demand meet at a supply point.

A
Supply and demand meet at a specific price.
B
Supply is slightly greater than demand.
C
Supply and demand meet at a specific quantity.
D
Supply and demand meet at a demand point.
E
Supply and demand meet at a supply point.
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In an oligopolistic market, consumer choice is

A
nonexistent.
B
limited.
C
extensive.
D
infinite.

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