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if the cost of producing the good rises, then supply will shift to the left
False
True
2
The law of supply states that as price increases,
quantity supplied decreases
supply decreases
quantity supplied increases
supply increases
3
the government's investment in workers' knowledge, skills and education is known as:
capital goods
durable goods
human capital
GDP
4
A rightward shift of supply will:
increase demand
decrease demand
decrease equilibrium price
increase equilibrium price
5
The opportunity cost of something is:
higher for services than for goods
the next best alternative
higher for goods than services
equal to the money cost
6
a government payment to encourage or protect an economic activity is:
demand
equilibrium price
supply
subsidy
7
A central authority makes most of the major economic decisions in which of the following economic systems?
mixed economy
command economy
free-market economy
traditional economy
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If demand shifts to the right and there is no change in the supply, what is the change in equilbrium price and quantity?
both increase
price increases, but quantity decreases
both decrease
price decreases, but quantity increases
9
all of the following are factors of production EXCEPT:
Labor
Land
Entrepreneur
services
10
If a store plans to sell bathing suits for 30% off in September, which demand shifter could justify this markdown?
producer expectations
taste and preference
increase in number of consumers
decrease in government regulations
11
Variety of goods, incentives, freedom of choice, and profit motive best describes which type of economy
command economy
traditonal economy
market economy
12
The study of choice under conditions of scarcity is
supply
economics
demand
factors of production
13
If the income in the United States drastically increased what would the new equilibrium price for widgets?
P3
P1
P2
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if at every price, the amount people are willing and able to buy has increased then:
demand has increased
quantity demanded has decreased
demand has decreased
quantity demanded has increased
15
What might be the reason for the shift in the supply curve from AS to AS1?
an increase in production
an increase in stock prices
an increase in raw materials prices
a decrease in overall wages
16
All points on the PPC are possible, EXCEPT:
point B
point A
point X
point C
17
Scarcity requires people to
trade stock
seek government assistance
make choices
invest money
18
Which is associated with both a command economy and a mixed economy?
entrepreneural spirit
free trade
government regulations
personal investment
19
When there is a great supply of something that is in short demand, we would expect:
the price to be low
the price to be high
the price to rise
the price not to be effected
20
When demand shifts to the right, how will price and quantity be affected?
both decrease
price increase, quantity decrease
price decrease, quantity increase
both increase
21
All of the following could of caused this shif in supply EXCEPT:
an increase in the number of sellers
a decrease in the cost of input goods
an increase in the price of the good
a decrease in government taxes and regulations
22
The tendanacy for conusmers to switch away from a good whose price has risen and toward other less expensive goods is:
substitution effect
the law of supply
income effect
the law of demand
23
the law of demand states that as prices increases,
the quantity demanded increases
the quantity demanded decreases
demand increases
demand decreases
24
An increase in the price of a good will result in:
a decrease in supply
a decrease in quantity supplied
an increase in supply
an increase in quantity supplied
25
If price changes from P2 to P1, what is the result?
There will be a shortage of widgets
There would not be a shortage or surplus of widgets.
There will be a surplus of widgets.
26
What could have caused this shift in the supply curve?
increase in the number of sellers in the market
decrease in government regulations and taxes
decrease in labor costs
increase in input goods and resources
27
When demand shifts to the left, what is the effect on price and quantity?
both decrease
price decrease, quantity increase
both increase
price increase, quantity decrease
28
Which of the following is an example of a positive externality?
second-hand smoke
drunk driving
recycling
pollution
29
The study of how people try to satisfy their needs and wants through the use of limited resources best describes:
paradox of value
economics
scarcity
capital good
30
What is the result if the government places a price floor on Product X?
it wil result in a shortage of Good X
equilibrium will be reached for Good X
it will result in a surplus of Good X
the price will decrease to reach equilbrium
31
What is the opportunity cost of moving from point B to point D?
units of butter
there is no opportunity cost because you move along the PPC
units of guns
32
What is the equilibrium price?
$8
$11
$5
$2
33
For an industry to be perfectly competitive, many firms must be selling identical products.
True
False
34
What do households demand in the product market in circular-flow model?
labor and resources
wages
factors of production
goods and services
35
Which of the following respresents the LEAST amount of competition?
monopolistic competition
oligopoly
perfect competition
36
What point on the PPC represents underproduction or unemployment?
point E
point D
point B
point c
37
If producers moved the price of widgets from P3 to P1, what would be the result?
producers would be less willing to make widgets
buyers would scramble to get all available widgets
buyers would likely purchase fewer widgets
producers would encounter a shortage of widgets
38
If the price of Widgets is set at $1, what is the result?
there will be a surplus of widgets
there will be a shortage of widgets
there will be neither a shortage or suplus.
39
A curve showing the maximum quantity of one good that can be produded for each possible quantity of another good is:
scarcity
Economic interdependence
demand curve
Production Possibilities Frontier
40
While demand is based on consumer purchases, supply is most likely based on
producers offering a wide range of prices
the willingness of producers to supply a product
consumer confidence in a complementary product
the willingness of cosnumers to purchase a product
41
All of the following would contribute to economic growth EXCEPT:
increased amounts of labor
increased technology
natural disasters like earthquakes and floods
increased physical and human capital
42
All choices a person or business make involves an opporunity cost.
True
False
43
In economics, which of these is the BEST definition of scarcity?
prices are usually too high
there is never enough of everything
things are not made well anymore
people do not know what they want
44
Which point represents expansion in the buiness cycle?
2
1
4
3
45
What is the result if there is a price celing set $400?
There will be a shortage of 400 homes
There will be a shortage of 200 homes
There will be a surplus of 200 homes
The housing market will be in equilibrium
46
minimal amounts of food, water, and shelter necessary for survival are known as:
wants
services
goods
needs
47
the total dollar value of all final goods and services produced within the country's borders in a given year is:
Quantity Supplied
Quantity demanded
Production Possibilities Frontier
Gross Domestic Product
48
An increase in price will cause which of the following to occur?
increase in demand
decrease in quantity demanded
decrease in quantity supplied
increase in supply
49
What point respresents a recession in the business cycle?
2
1
3
4
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What type of economy is found in rural, under-developed countries; economic activities are centered around family.
traditional economy
command economy
market economy