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Economics Unit 2: Microeconomic Concepts 2020-21
Economics Unit 2: Microeconomic Concepts 2020-21
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1
When quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied, a(n) _________ will result
equilibrium
volcanic eruption
surplus
shortage
2
Households spend their money in the ________
product market
resource market
3
What happens to P & Q if a product is proven to cause severe health problems in children?
Decrease in P, Decrease in Q
Increase in P, Decrease in Q
Decrease in P, Increase in Q
Increase in P, Increase in Q
4
If the need for a product is not urgent, the product tends to be demand _________
substitute
inelastic
complement
elastic
5
The law of supply says that at a higher price, __________ will be offered for sale
less
same
more
none
6
The change shown in the graph below is a
increase in supply
decrease in quantity supplied
decrease in supply
increase in quantity supplied
7
Which of these may be considered a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?
Easiest to start
Limited liability
Unlimited liability
Unlimited life
8
The change shown in this graph is a _____
Decrease in S
Decrease in D
Increase in D
Increase in S
9
A price ____________ is set
above
the equilibrium price
ceiling
extrapolation
adjustment
floor
10
Why would someone decide to open a franchise?
Guaranteed profits
Satisfaction from starting your own business from scratch
Work with an established brand
Run it the way you want to - nobody can tell you what to do
11
If there is a decrease in price, what change will occur?
decrease in supply
decrease in quantity supplied
increase in supply
increase in quantity supplied
12
A price floor will result in a ______
surplus
shortage
equilibrium
banjo
13
a measure of how much quantity demanded changes in response to a change in price
subsidy
production
supply curve
elasticity
14
A change in ________ causes different amounts for sale at ALL prices
supply
quantity demanded
quantity supplied
price
15
What does letter E represent in the graph?
change in supply
non price factor
change in demand
equilibrium
16
Milk and cereal are examples of __________ products
complementary
marginal
variable
substitute
17
Emergency medical care has ________ demand
inelastic
elastic
marginal
complementary
18
What happens to P & Q if a product becomes extremely popular with consumers?
Decrease in P, Increase in Q
Increase in P, Decrease in Q
Increase in P, Increase in Q
Decrease in P, Decrease in Q
19
If there is an increase in price, what change will occur?
increase in quantity supplied
decrease in quantity supplied
increase in supply
decrease in supply
20
A price ceiling will result in a ______
shortage
equilibrium
surplus
ninja
21
When quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded, a(n) _________ will result
shortage
surplus
moon landing
equilibrium
22
Butter and Margarine are considered ___________ products
substitute
complementary
valuable
marginal
23
What happens to P & Q if a massive fire destroys a factory?
Increase in P, Decrease in Q
Increase in P, Increase in Q
Decrease in P, Increase in Q
Decrease in P, Decrease in Q
24
The change shown in the graph below is a
decrease in supply
increase in quantity supplied
increase in supply
decrease in quantity supplied
25
Is potato chip demand elastic or inelastic?
elastic
inelastic
26
If the government loosens its regulations, what change will occur?
decrease in supply
decrease in quantity supplied
increase in quantity supplied
increase in supply
27
Which market type competes the fiercest over
only
price?
Oligopoly
Perfect competition
Monopoly
Monopolistic competition
28
This market structure has many firms and slightly differentiated products.
Monopoly
Monopolistic competition
Oligopoly
Pure competition
29
If multiple firms go out of business, what change will occur to the entire market?
decrease in quantity supplied
decrease in supply
increase in quantity supplied
increase in supply
30
A price ____________ is set
below
the equilibrium price
adjustment
reciprocation
floor
ceiling
31
Chocolate milk has ______ demand
inelastic
complementary
marginal
elastic
32
Which situation allows for limited liability?
Being a general partner in a massive worldwide partnership
Running a sole proprietorship
Serving as a managing partner in a small partnership
Acting as a silent partner
33
What happens to P & Q if a firm discovers a way to make their production much cheaper & easier?
Increase in P, Increase in Q
Decrease in P, Increase in Q
Decrease in P, Decrease in Q
Increase in P, Decrease in Q
34
T or F: At market equilibrium the quantity supplied is equal to the quantity demanded.
false
true
35
The law of demand states that as price increases, the quantity demanded of a product will _____
stay the same
decrease
increase
36
Businesses receive their revenue from the ______________
product market
resource market
37
Which of the following may be considered an advantage of a corporation?
Limited life
Unlimited life
Easiest to start
Unlimited Liability
38
A(n) ____ product will have a relatively small change in quantity demand when the price changes
complementary
substitute
elastic
inelastic
39
What is the term for a government payment to a business?
tax
refund
subsidy
rebate
40
Households make their resources available for purchase in the ________
product market
resource market
41
Minimum wage is an example of a _______
equilibrium price
price floor
price ceiling