Introduction to Economics — Unit test Answers

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What is the relationship between aggregate demand and the price level?

A
They are inversely related.
B
They are directly related.
C
They are unrelated.
D
They fluctuate randomly.
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Which best describes how consumers may benefit from specialization?

A
Consumers can only purchase high-quality goods.
B
Consumers have more price options.
C
Consumers receive more sale offers.
D
Consumers find products at lower prices.
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How might a drop in price for washing machines affect the demand for dryers?

A
The demand for dryers would have no relation to the changing prices of washing machines.
B
The demand for dryers would most likely increase as the price for washing machines dropped.
C
The demand for dryers would most likely decrease as the price for washing machines dropped.
D
The demand for dryers would only be affected by an increase in the price of washing machines.
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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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Typically, low inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in demand.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in supply.
C
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in demand.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in supply.
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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 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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What are the signs of high inflation? Check all that apply.

A
Production begins to fall.
B
Production begins to rise.
C
Interest rates decrease.
D
Interest rates increase.
E
Purchasing power falls.
F
Fewer fixed rate bank loans.
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In microeconomics, what occurs when equilibrium is reached?

A
Prices decline.
B
Prices increase.
C
Prices are set.
D
Prices fluctuate.
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Which is an example of a negative incentive for producers?

A
a chance to make more money
B
a special sale at a department store
C
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
D
a sharp increase in production costs
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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.
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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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A
demand curve
B
supply curve
C
equilibrium point
D
excess supply
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When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization?

A
developing expertise in certain types of production
B
limiting the types of goods and services produced
C
targeting specific consumers and retailers
D
producing certain items for specific market segments
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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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