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In pure competition, producers compete exclusively on the basis of

A
selling identical items.
B
advertising heavily to promote their good.
C
producing the unique features of their good.
D
focusing on maintaining a positive image.
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On a supply and demand graph, equilibrium is the point where

A
the two curves meet.
B
the supply curve begins.
C
the supply curve ends.
D
the demand curve ends.
3

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
4

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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The lack of competition within a monopoly means that

A
offered goods and services are lackluster.
B
the product’s market is small.
C
consumers must look elsewhere to find options.
D
monopolists set their own price.
6

What happens when the quantity of a good supplied at a given price is greater than the quantity demanded?

e
excess supply
s
stable prices
e
exact equilibrium
i
increased production
7

Brenda’s Boards manufactures skateboards. Each skateboard sells for $45 and includes the following expenses: $3 for the wheels and mounts, $1 for the plastic board, $1 for the paint, and $10 for the labor. What is the total profit the company earns after selling 100 boards?

$
$300
$
$350
$
$3,000
$
$3,500
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What is the best definition of marginal cost?

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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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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1.00.50.251.25

A
1.00
B
.50
C
.25
D
1.25
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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.
12

When an oligopoly exists, how many producers dominate the market?

A
none
B
one
C
a few
D
many
13

How do changing prices affect supply and demand?

A
As price increases, both supply and demand increase.
B
As price decreases, both supply and demand decrease.
C
As price increases, supply decreases, but demand increases.
D
As price decreases, supply decreases, but demand increases.
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Which explains the connection between the law of demand and excess demand?

A
The law states that decreases in price leads to greater quantity demanded and limited supply, which occurs during excess demand.
B
The law states that increases in price increases leads to greater quantity demanded and limited supply, which occurs during excess demand.
C
The law states that decreases in price leads to greater supply and equilibrium, which occurs during excess demand.
D
The law states that increases in price leads to greater supply and equilibrium, which occurs during excess demand.
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Which aspect of monopolistic competition gives consumers more choice?

A
Producers rely on consumer decisions to succeed.
B
Price is not an important factor.
C
Few barriers to market entry exist.
D
Producers are more concerned about selection than profits.
16

The total amount of a product available in a market at a given price is called the

A
count.
B
demand.
C
number.
D
supply.
17

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.
18

A market supply schedule shows

A
the products of two companies only.
B
the prices and quantity in an entire market.
C
how prices affect a single producer.
D
how prices affect a group of consumers.
19

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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Look at the graph examining the market for graphic T-shirts.

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A
5 graphic T-shirts on sale for $6
B
10 graphic T-shirts on sale for $30
C
30 graphic T-shirts on sale for $10
D
55 graphic T-shirts on sale for $6

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