Question 1

The production possibilities curve has:

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A)  a positive slope which increases as we move along it from left to right. 
B)  a negative slope which increases as we move along it from left to right. 
C)  a negative slope which decreases as we move along it from left to right. 
D)  a negative slope which is constant as we move along it from left to right. 
A)  a positive slope which increases as we move along it from left to right. 
B)  a negative slope which increases as we move along it from left to right. 
C)  a negative slope which decreases as we move along it from left to right. 
D)  a negative slope which is constant as we move along it from left to right.

Question 2

All of the following could immediately or eventually lead to an inward shift of a nation's production possibilities curve, except:

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A)  an increase in the amount of discrimination. 
B)  a decline in the birth rate. 
C)  an increase in the average skill level of all occupational groups. 
D)  depletion and reduced availability of major energy resources. 
A)  an increase in the amount of discrimination. 
B)  a decline in the birth rate. 
C)  an increase in the average skill level of all occupational groups. 
D)  depletion and reduced availability of major energy resources.

Question 3

-Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures. The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

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A)  both 2 and 4. 
B)  3 only. 
C)  2 only. 
D)  1. 
A)  both 2 and 4. 
B)  3 only. 
C)  2 only. 
D)  1.

Question 4

Marginal costs exist because:

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A)  the decision to produce more of some product means the sacrifice of other products. 
B)  wants are scarce relative to resources. 
C)  households and businesses make rational decisions. 
D)  most decisions do not involve sacrifices or tradeoffs. 
A)  the decision to produce more of some product means the sacrifice of other products. 
B)  wants are scarce relative to resources. 
C)  households and businesses make rational decisions. 
D)  most decisions do not involve sacrifices or tradeoffs.

Question 5

Economic resources are also called:

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A)  free gifts of nature. 
B)  consumption goods. 
C)  units of money capital. 
D)  factors of production. 
A)  free gifts of nature. 
B)  consumption goods. 
C)  units of money capital. 
D)  factors of production.

Question 6

The individual's limited income problem:

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A)  persists only because countries have failed to achieve continuous full employment. 
B)  exists because material wants are limited. 
C)  has been solved in all industrialized nations. 
D)  has been eliminated in affluent societies such as Canada and the United States. 
A)  persists only because countries have failed to achieve continuous full employment. 
B)  exists because material wants are limited. 
C)  has been solved in all industrialized nations. 
D)  has been eliminated in affluent societies such as Canada and the United States.

Question 7

The output of blu ray players should be:

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A)  reduced if marginal benefits exceed marginal costs. 
B)  reduced if marginal costs exceed marginal benefits. 
C)  increased if marginal costs exceed marginal benefits. 
D)  reduced to zero if their unit costs exceed the unit costs of alternative products. 
A)  reduced if marginal benefits exceed marginal costs. 
B)  reduced if marginal costs exceed marginal benefits. 
C)  increased if marginal costs exceed marginal benefits. 
D)  reduced to zero if their unit costs exceed the unit costs of alternative products.

Question 8

"Economics is concerned with using scarce productive resources efficiently in attempting to satisfy society's material wants." This statement is:

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A)  positive, but incorrect. 
B)  positive and correct. 
C)  normative, but incorrect. 
D)  normative and correct. 
A)  positive, but incorrect. 
B)  positive and correct. 
C)  normative, but incorrect. 
D)  normative and correct.

Question 9

The production possibilities curve tells us:

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A)  what specific combinations of two products is most desired by society. 
B)  that costs do not change as society varies its output. 
C)  costs are irrelevant in a society which has fixed resources. 
D)  what combinations of two goods can be produced with society's available resources. 
A)  what specific combinations of two products is most desired by society. 
B)  that costs do not change as society varies its output. 
C)  costs are irrelevant in a society which has fixed resources. 
D)  what combinations of two goods can be produced with society's available resources.

Question 10

In constructing models, economists:

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A)  make simplifying assumptions. 
B)  include all available information. 
C)  must use mathematical equations. 
D)  attempt to duplicate the real world. 
A)  make simplifying assumptions. 
B)  include all available information. 
C)  must use mathematical equations. 
D)  attempt to duplicate the real world.

Question 11

Macroeconomics approaches the study of economics from the viewpoint of:

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A)  the entire economy. 
B)  governmental units. 
C)  the operation of specific product and resource markets. 
D)  individual firms. 
A)  the entire economy. 
B)  governmental units. 
C)  the operation of specific product and resource markets. 
D)  individual firms.

Question 12

Consumers might leave a fast-food restaurant without being served because:

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A)  they are misinformed about the marginal cost and marginal benefits of the food being served. 
B)  they conclude that the marginal cost (monetary plus time costs) exceeds the marginal benefit. 
C)  the environment is not conducive to a rational choice. 
D)  the lines waiting for service are not of equal length. 
A)  they are misinformed about the marginal cost and marginal benefits of the food being served. 
B)  they conclude that the marginal cost (monetary plus time costs) exceeds the marginal benefit. 
C)  the environment is not conducive to a rational choice. 
D)  the lines waiting for service are not of equal length.

Question 13

-Refer to the above diagram. The vertical intercept:

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A)  is 40. 
B)  is 50. 
C)  is 60. 
D)  cannot be determined from the information given. 
A)  is 40. 
B)  is 50. 
C)  is 60. 
D)  cannot be determined from the information given.

Question 14

-Refer to the above diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a negative vertical intercept?

Accepted Answer

A)  C only 
B)  both C and E 
C)  B, C, and E 
D)  both B and C 
A)  C only 
B)  both C and E 
C)  B, C, and E 
D)  both B and C

Question 15

-Refer to the above graph. Which of the following schedules correctly reflects "demand"?

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C)  schedule (
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D)  schedule (
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Question 16

The budget line shows:

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A)  the amount of product A which a consumer is willing to give up to obtain one more unit of product B 
B)  all possible combinations of two goods which can be purchased, given money income and the prices of the goods. 
C)  all equilibrium points on an indifference map. 
D)  all possible combinations of two goods which yield the same level of utility to the consumer. 
A)  the amount of product A which a consumer is willing to give up to obtain one more unit of product B 
B)  all possible combinations of two goods which can be purchased, given money income and the prices of the goods. 
C)  all equilibrium points on an indifference map. 
D)  all possible combinations of two goods which yield the same level of utility to the consumer.

Question 17

The law of increasing opportunity costs states that:

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A)  if society wants to produce more of a particular good, it must sacrifice larger and larger amounts of other goods to do so. 
B)  the sum of the costs of producing a particular good cannot rise above the current market price of that good. 
C)  if the sum of the costs of producing a particular good rises by a specified percent, the price of that good must rise by a greater relative amount. 
D)  if the prices of all the resources devoted to the production of goods increase, the cost of producing any particular good will increase at the same rate. 
A)  if society wants to produce more of a particular good, it must sacrifice larger and larger amounts of other goods to do so. 
B)  the sum of the costs of producing a particular good cannot rise above the current market price of that good. 
C)  if the sum of the costs of producing a particular good rises by a specified percent, the price of that good must rise by a greater relative amount. 
D)  if the prices of all the resources devoted to the production of goods increase, the cost of producing any particular good will increase at the same rate.

Question 18

Certain inherently desirable products such as education and health care should be produced so long as resources are available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In moving along a given budget line:

Accepted Answer

A)  the prices of both products and money income are assumed to be constant. 
B)  each point on the line will be equally satisfactory to consumers. 
C)  money income varies, but the prices of the two goods are constant. 
D)  the prices of both products are assumed to vary, but money income is constant. 
A)  the prices of both products and money income are assumed to be constant. 
B)  each point on the line will be equally satisfactory to consumers. 
C)  money income varies, but the prices of the two goods are constant. 
D)  the prices of both products are assumed to vary, but money income is constant.

Question 20

Concern about the general level of prices in an economy is primarily a concern about the economic goal of:

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A)  economic efficiency. 
B)  economic security. 
C)  price-level stability. 
D)  equity. 
A)  economic efficiency. 
B)  economic security. 
C)  price-level stability. 
D)  equity.

The production possibilities curve has:

All of the following could immediately or eventually lead to an inward shift of a nation's production possibilities curve, except:

-Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures. The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

Marginal costs exist because:

Economic resources are also called:

The individual's limited income problem:

The output of blu ray players should be:

"Economics is concerned with using scarce productive resources efficiently in attempting to satisfy society's material wants." This statement is:

The production possibilities curve tells us:

In constructing models, economists:

Macroeconomics approaches the study of economics from the viewpoint of:

Consumers might leave a fast-food restaurant without being served because:

-Refer to the above diagram. The vertical intercept:

-Refer to the above diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a negative vertical intercept?

-Refer to the above graph. Which of the following schedules correctly reflects "demand"?

The budget line shows:

The law of increasing opportunity costs states that:

Certain inherently desirable products such as education and health care should be produced so long as resources are available.

In moving along a given budget line:

Concern about the general level of prices in an economy is primarily a concern about the economic goal of:

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Interest Rates and Monetary Policy

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Exam 1: Limits, Alternatives, and Choices

The production possibilities curve has:

All of the following could immediately or eventually lead to an inward shift of a nation's production possibilities curve, except:

-Answer on the basis of the relationships shown in the above four figures. The amount of Y is unrelated to the amount of X in:

Marginal costs exist because:

Economic resources are also called:

The individual's limited income problem:

The output of blu ray players should be:

"Economics is concerned with using scarce productive resources efficiently in attempting to satisfy society's material wants." This statement is:

The production possibilities curve tells us:

In constructing models, economists:

Macroeconomics approaches the study of economics from the viewpoint of:

Consumers might leave a fast-food restaurant without being served because:

-Refer to the above diagram. The vertical intercept:

-Refer to the above diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a negative vertical intercept?

-Refer to the above graph. Which of the following schedules correctly reflects "demand"?

The budget line shows:

The law of increasing opportunity costs states that:

Certain inherently desirable products such as education and health care should be produced so long as resources are available.

In moving along a given budget line:

Concern about the general level of prices in an economy is primarily a concern about the economic goal of:

The Market System and the Circular Flow

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Measuring the Economys Output

Economic Growth

Business Cycles, Unemployment, and Inflation

Basic Macroeconomic Relationships

The Aggregate Expenditures Model

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Fiscal Policy, Deficits, Surpluses, and Debt

Money, Banking, and Money Creation

Interest Rates and Monetary Policy

Financial Economics

Long-Run Macroeconomic Adjustments

International Trade

Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments

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