Exam 10: Using the Competitive Model

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The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P2 and quantity B. Figure 10-1 The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P<sub>2 </sub>and quantity B. Figure 10-1   -In Figure 10-1,the aggregate consumer surplus after a price ceiling is set at P<sub>1</sub> is _____. -In Figure 10-1,the aggregate consumer surplus after a price ceiling is set at P1 is _____.

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The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P2 and quantity B. Figure 10-1 The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P<sub>2 </sub>and quantity B. Figure 10-1   -In Figure 10-1,what is the quantity of output produced after the imposition of the price ceiling at P<sub>1</sub>? -In Figure 10-1,what is the quantity of output produced after the imposition of the price ceiling at P1?

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The equilibrium of a competitive industry is:

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The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3 The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3   -Refer to Figure 10-3.The total consumer surplus prior to trade was _____. -Refer to Figure 10-3.The total consumer surplus prior to trade was _____.

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Consider two increasing cost competitive industries (A and B)having identical demand curves.However,the supply curve faced by industry A is more inelastic than the supply curve of industry B.Which of the following is true if a per-unit excise tax is levied on the output of both the industries?

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The area under the supply curve represents _____.

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Suppose the government limits the number of cabs that can operate in the city by issuing a limited number of medallions.Later,if the government decides to regulate fares instead and sets them below current levels:

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The following figure shows the intersection of demand and supply at the price P2 and quantity Q2 in a competitive market. Figure 10-2 The following figure shows the intersection of demand and supply at the price P<sub>2</sub> and quantity Q<sub>2</sub> in a competitive market. Figure 10-2   -Refer to Figure 10-2.What is the producer surplus at the equilibrium level of output? -Refer to Figure 10-2.What is the producer surplus at the equilibrium level of output?

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The Candlemakers' petition was a satire of protectionism written and published in 1845.In the petition,candlemakers advocated that all businesses should shut their blinds and curtains and block all sunlight from entering their buildings.Although satirical,which of the following would be expected to take place if this policy were implemented?

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Producer surplus is calculated as _____.

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The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P2 and quantity B. Figure 10-1 The following figure shows the effect of a price ceiling in the market for yams.The market was initially in equilibrium at price P<sub>2 </sub>and quantity B. Figure 10-1   -Refer to Figure 10-1.The change in aggregate consumer surplus due to a price ceiling set at P<sub>1</sub> is area _____. -Refer to Figure 10-1.The change in aggregate consumer surplus due to a price ceiling set at P1 is area _____.

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A contestable market is one in which:

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Restrictions on entry in the taxicab market tends to benefit _____ the most.

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Presently,the United States produces as well as imports crude oil.Suppose the government imposes a $10 per barrel excise tax on imported oil.What will happen?

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When the U.S.airline industry was regulated by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB),airline workers' unions:

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In the long run,aggregate producer surplus is zero in:

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Deregulation of the taxicab industry is most likely to result in:

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Which of the following is true of a quota in a competitive market?

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The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3 The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3   -In Figure 10-3,the net gain to the U.S.from trade is _____. -In Figure 10-3,the net gain to the U.S.from trade is _____.

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The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3 The following figure shows the demand and supply for a commodity in the domestic U.S.market as well as the global market.The commodity is imported from the rest of the world to the U.S.market. Figure 10-3   -Refer to Figure 10-3.In the absence of trade,the equilibrium price in the U.S.market is _____. -Refer to Figure 10-3.In the absence of trade,the equilibrium price in the U.S.market is _____.

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