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According to the law of demand, price and quantity move

A
along a track in the same direction.
B
along a track in opposite directions.
C
from different points toward one another.
D
from the same point away from one another.
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In order to calculate marginal cost, producers must compare the difference in the cost of producing one unit to the cost of

A
purchasing a unit.
B
distributing that unit.
C
producing the next unit.
D
producing a different unit.
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What is the best definition of marginal revenue?

A
the possible income from producing an additional item
B
the price of producing one additional unit of a good
C
the additional income gained from selling an additional good
D
the financial gain from business activity minus expenses
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True or False? Higher opportunity costs equal a greater comparative advantage.

A
True
B
False
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The point of maximum profit is the point at which the marginal cost equals the

A
marginal revenue.
B
market price.
C
total revenue.
D
production cost.
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Which helps enable an oligopoly to form within a market?

A
Costs of starting a competing business are too high.
B
The government restricts market entry.
C
The number of options in a market confuses consumers.
D
No competition exists between producers.
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What is the best definition of marginal benefit?

A
the possible income from producing an additional item
B
the price of producing one additional unit of a good
C
the additional income gained from selling an additional good
D
the financial gain from business activity minus expenses
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This table shows the production possibility schedule for several toothpaste companies. Toothpaste company Large tubes Small tubes 1 Sparkling 100 per hour 200 per hour 2 Bright White 100 per hour 250 per hour 3 Fresh! 200 per hour 250 per hour 4 Mmmint 150 per hour 150 per hour Use the numbers to place the companies in order of greatest comparative advantage to least comparative advantage in producing small tubes of toothpaste.

A
2, 1, 3, 4
B
1, 2, 3, 4
C
4, 3, 1, 2
D
2, 1, 4, 3
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Why is competition limited in an oligopoly?

A
High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.
B
Producers completely refuse to engage in price wars.
C
No major distinctions exist between producers.
D
Producers actively segment the market to avoid competition.
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Which factor most directly affects a furniture company's supply?

A
the growing number of furniture buyers in the market
B
the availability of raw materials and natural resources
C
a change in the price of rugs and other complementary goods
D
an increased interest in antique furniture over modern furniture
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The vertical axis of a demand curve shows

A
the price of a product.
B
the supply of a product.
C
the interest in a product.
D
the production cost of a product.
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This table shows the number of cookies several bakeries sell each day.Bakery Number of Cookies Sold Mrs. Track’s 90 Chips 100 The Bakeshop 75 Uncle John’s 125 All else being equal, which bakery has the absolute advantage?

A
Mrs. Track’s
B
Chips
C
The Bakeshop
D
Uncle John’s
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Which statement best explains the law of supply?

A
The quantity supplied by producers increases as prices rise and decreases as prices fall.
B
The quantity supplied by producers decreases as prices rise and increases as prices fall.
C
The quantity supplied by consumers increases as prices rise and decreases as prices fall.
D
The quantity supplied by consumers decreases as prices rise and increases as prices fall.
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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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Which statement best explains the law of demand?

A
The quantity demanded by consumers increases as prices rise, then decreases as prices fall.
B
The quantity demanded by consumers decreases as prices rise, then increases as prices fall.
C
The quantity demanded by producers increases as prices rise, then decreases as prices fall.
D
The quantity demanded by producers decreases as prices rise, then increases as prices fall.
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1.00.50.251.25

A
1.00
B
.50
C
.25
D
1.25
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Which best describes how the government enables government monopolies to exist?

A
by issuing a patent
B
by allowing natural monopolies to exist
C
by creating and running a monopoly
D
by owning the means of production
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A producer with a comparative advantage has the ability to produce a good or service at

A
a lower opportunity cost than any competitor can.
B
a faster rate than any competitor can.
C
a greater volume than any competitor can.
D
a lower cost than any competitor can.
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Which is an example of a government monopoly in the United States?

A
the US Postal Service
B
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
C
the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D
the National Park 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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