Exam 10: Using the Competitive Model
Exam 1: An Introduction to Microeconomics72 Questions
Exam 2: Supply and Demand97 Questions
Exam 3: The Theory of Consumer Choice97 Questions
Exam 4: Individual and Market Demand99 Questions
Exam 5: Using Consumer Choice Theory75 Questions
Exam 6: Exchange, Efficiency, and Prices82 Questions
Exam 7: Production112 Questions
Exam 8: The Cost of Production121 Questions
Exam 9: Profit Maximization in Perfectly Competitive Markets99 Questions
Exam 10: Using the Competitive Model82 Questions
Exam 11: Monopoly115 Questions
Exam 12: Product Pricing With Monopoly Power88 Questions
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Exam 14: Game Theory and the Economics of Information88 Questions
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If a good is produced by an increasing-cost competitive industry and the demand for its product is elastic,the imposition of a per-unit tax on producers will cause price to _____ in the short run.
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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-5 shows the domestic U.S.market for bananas and the global market for bananas.The domestic supply curve is given by SUPPLYUS.With free trade,the equilibrium output in the U.S.market is Q.The import quota imposed by the government is equal to 0A.
-Refer to Figure 10-5.Which of the following should necessarily be true in the absence of a quota?

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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.
In Figure 10-3,for the rest of the world:

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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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In the long run,the imposition of an excise tax in a constant-cost competitive industry will cause price to:
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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-3 : 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.
-Refer to Figure 10-3.The total producer surplus prior to trade was _____.

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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-3 : 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.
-In Figure 10-3,trade increases consumer surplus in the U.S.by _____.

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A government study concludes that excessive alcohol consumption is due to the low price of alcohol in the market.In order to reduce the consumption of alcohol,the government wishes to set a price floor above the equilibrium price of alcohol.Explain whether this policy would have its intended effect.What is the net loss or gain from the price floor?
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If a commodity has a(n)_____,a greater share of the burden of an excise tax levied on the commodity would be borne by the producers.
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When the efficient rate of output is produced in the short run:
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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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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-5 shows the domestic U.S.market for bananas and the global market for bananas.The domestic supply curve is given by SUPPLYUS.With free trade,the equilibrium output in the U.S.market is Q.The import quota imposed by the government is equal to 0A.
-Refer to Figure 10-5.After the import quota has been imposed,the equilibrium price in the domestic market changes to _____.

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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-5 shows the domestic U.S.market for bananas and the global market for bananas.The domestic supply curve is given by SUPPLYUS.With free trade,the equilibrium output in the U.S.market is Q.The import quota imposed by the government is equal to 0A.
-Refer to Figure 10-5.The price of bananas in the global market prior to the imposition of an import quota is _____.

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Use the following figure to answer the questions : Figure 10-3 : 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.
-In Figure 10-3,the total producer surplus after trade is _____.

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Given that sale of crack cocaine for a positive price is completely banned in certain parts of the world,why is it that there is a thriving black market for this illegal drug? Explain with the help of demand and supply curves.
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Suppose the demand for ice cream sundaes can be represented by the equation QD = 10 - P,and the supply is given by the equation QS = P.Which of the following is the best estimate of the producer surplus in this market?
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The total surplus gained by all the participants in a competitive market is the area between the _____ up to the equilibrium level of output.
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When a price ceiling is imposed on a competitive market at a level equal to the equilibrium price:
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A rent control has been imposed on the market for rental housing in a country.If the long run supply curve in this competitive market is more price elastic than the short run supply curve,it implies that:
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