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In economics, if a good is inelastic,

A
consumers have lost an interest in purchasing it.
B
producers have lost an interest in manufacturing it.
C
its supply or demand is too sensitive to price changes.
D
its supply or demand is not sensitive to price changes.
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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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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.
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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?

A
$300
B
$350
C
$3,000
D
$3,500
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On this graph, what does the green arrow represent?

Question illustration
A
an ineffective price floor set above equilibrium causing a surplus.
B
an effective price floor set below equilibrium causing a shortage.
C
an ineffective price ceiling set above equilibrium causing a surplus.
D
an effective price ceiling set below equilibrium causing a shortage.
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A factor that most directly affects the demand for automobiles is

A
the individual tastes and preferences of buyers.
B
the cost of raw materials and natural resources.
C
the availability of workers in automobile factories.
D
a company's ability to respond to buyers' interest.
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Which statement best describes incentives?

A
Incentives are mostly positive.
B
Incentives are mostly negative.
C
Incentives can be positive or negative.
D
Incentives are neither positive nor negative.
10

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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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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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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The point where supply and demand meet and prices are set is called

A
coordination.
B
correspondence.
C
equality.
D
equilibrium.
14

To generate higher profits, producers must work to

A
increase their total supply.
B
increase their total expenses.
C
decrease their customer base.
D
decrease their production costs.
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The graph shows the price of green tea compared to the amount supplied by producers.What does this graph suggest about green tea? Choose two answers.

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A
Green tea is elastic in terms of supply.
B
Green tea is inelastic in terms of supply.
C
Green tea is neither elastic nor inelastic.
D
The supply of green tea changes sharply with the price.
E
The quantity supplied of green tea does not change sharply with the price.
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The graph shows excess supply.Which needs to happen to the price indicated by p2 on the graph in order to achieve equilibrium?

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A
It needs to be increased.
B
It needs to be decreased.
C
It needs to reach the price ceiling.
D
It needs to remain unchanged.
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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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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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Who sets the price in a monopolistic competition?

A
producers and consumers
B
consumers only
C
government
D
producers only
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The chart compares the price of graphic T-shirts to the quantity demanded.

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A
interest in a product and the price a consumer pays.
B
interest in a product and the price a producer pays.
C
amount of a product and the price a consumer pays.
D
amount of a product and the price a producer pays.
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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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Tasty Treat Tea is a popular iced tea drink. When the manufacturer begins to use imported tea leaves, the price rises by 10%, and the quantity demanded falls by 20%.The fact that quantity demanded changed by more than the price change suggests that

A
The consumer no longer prefers the iced tea drink.
B
The demand for Tasty Treat Tea is elastic.
C
The demand for Tasty Treat Tea is inelastic.
D
The consumer no longer shops at Tasty Treat Tea.

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