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An increase in quantity demanded


A) results in a movement downward and to the right along a demand curve.
B) results in a movement upward and to the left along a demand curve.
C) shifts the demand curve to the left.
D) shifts the demand curve to the right.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Figure 4-25 The graph below pertains to the supply of paper to colleges and universities. Figure 4-25 The graph below pertains to the supply of paper to colleges and universities.   -Refer to Figure 4-25. All else equal, buyers expecting paper to be more expensive in the future would cause a current move from A)  x to y. B)  y to x. C)  SA to SB. D)  SB to SA. -Refer to Figure 4-25. All else equal, buyers expecting paper to be more expensive in the future would cause a current move from


A) x to y.
B) y to x.
C) SA to SB.
D) SB to SA.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following would shift the supply of Green Bay Packers football jerseys to the left?


A) The Green Bay Packers make it to the Super Bowl.
B) The price of the jerseys increases by $15.
C) The technology of sewing machines use to make the jerseys improves.
D) The cost of the fabric used to make the jerseys increases.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is the least likely to be a competitive market?


A) ice cream
B) soybeans
C) cable television
D) new houses

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Another term for equilibrium price is


A) dynamic price.
B) market-clearing price.
C) quantity-defining price.
D) balance price.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Table 4-12 A country club usually only allows members to purchase tickets for its celebrity golf tournament, but the club is considering allowing non-members to purchase tickets this year. The demand and supply schedules are as follows: Table 4-12 A country club usually only allows members to purchase tickets for its celebrity golf tournament, but the club is considering allowing non-members to purchase tickets this year. The demand and supply schedules are as follows:    -Refer to Table 4-12. If both members and non-members are allowed to purchase tickets to this year's celebrity golf tournament and the country club sets the ticket price at $20, then there will be A)  a shortage of 300 tickets. B)  a surplus of 300 tickets. C)  300 tickets sold. D)  600 tickets unsold. -Refer to Table 4-12. If both members and non-members are allowed to purchase tickets to this year's celebrity golf tournament and the country club sets the ticket price at $20, then there will be


A) a shortage of 300 tickets.
B) a surplus of 300 tickets.
C) 300 tickets sold.
D) 600 tickets unsold.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The line that relates the price of a good and the quantity supplied of that good is called the supply


A) schedule, and it usually slopes upward.
B) schedule, and it usually slopes downward.
C) curve, and it usually slopes upward.
D) curve, and it usually slopes downward.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Good X and good Y are substitutes. If the price of good Y increases, then the


A) demand for good X will decrease.
B) quantity demanded of good X will decrease.
C) demand for good X will increase.
D) quantity demanded of good X will increase.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Figure 4-26 Figure 4-26   -Refer to Figure 4-26. Which of the following movements would illustrate the effect in the market for convertible automobiles of an increase in the price of steel? A)  Point A to Point B B)  Point C to Point B C)  Point C to Point D D)  Point A to Point D -Refer to Figure 4-26. Which of the following movements would illustrate the effect in the market for convertible automobiles of an increase in the price of steel?


A) Point A to Point B
B) Point C to Point B
C) Point C to Point D
D) Point A to Point D

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Figure 4-28 Figure 4-28   -Refer to Figure 4-28. Using the points on the figure, describe the change that would occur if consumer incomes increase and this is an inferior good. -Refer to Figure 4-28. Using the points on the figure, describe the change that would occur if consumer incomes increase and this is an inferior good.

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Figure 4-3 Consumer 1 Consumer 2 Figure 4-3 Consumer 1 Consumer 2      -Refer to Figure 4-3. If these are the only two consumers in the market, then the market quantity demanded at a price of $15 is A)  0 units. B)  10 units. C)  15 units. D)  25 units. Figure 4-3 Consumer 1 Consumer 2      -Refer to Figure 4-3. If these are the only two consumers in the market, then the market quantity demanded at a price of $15 is A)  0 units. B)  10 units. C)  15 units. D)  25 units. -Refer to Figure 4-3. If these are the only two consumers in the market, then the market quantity demanded at a price of $15 is


A) 0 units.
B) 10 units.
C) 15 units.
D) 25 units.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Suppose researchers discover a new, lower cost method of producing calculators. As a result, will the supply of calculators increase or decrease?

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Figure 4-6 Figure 4-6   -Refer to Figure 4-6. Suppose that the federal government is concerned about obesity in the United States. Congress is considering two plans. One would require  junk food  producers to include warning labels on all junk food. The other would impose a tax on all products considered to be junk food. We could illustrate the tax as producing a movement from A)  Point A to Point B in Panel 1. B)  Point B to Point A in Panel 1. C)  Point A to Point C in Panel 2. D)  Point C to Point A in Panel 2. -Refer to Figure 4-6. Suppose that the federal government is concerned about obesity in the United States. Congress is considering two plans. One would require "junk food" producers to include warning labels on all junk food. The other would impose a tax on all products considered to be junk food. We could illustrate the tax as producing a movement from


A) Point A to Point B in Panel 1.
B) Point B to Point A in Panel 1.
C) Point A to Point C in Panel 2.
D) Point C to Point A in Panel 2.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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If consumers view cappuccinos and lattés as substitutes, what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the price of cappuccinos falls?


A) Both the equilibrium price and quantity would increase.
B) Both the equilibrium price and quantity would decrease.
C) The equilibrium price would increase, and the equilibrium quantity would decrease.
D) The equilibrium price would decrease, and the equilibrium quantity would increase.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Figure 4-22 Figure 4-22   -Refer to Figure 4-22. At a price of $24, there is a A)  surplus of 4 units. B)  surplus of 8 units. C)  shortage of 4 units. D)  shortage of 8 units. -Refer to Figure 4-22. At a price of $24, there is a


A) surplus of 4 units.
B) surplus of 8 units.
C) shortage of 4 units.
D) shortage of 8 units.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following does not affect an individual's demand curve?


A) expectations
B) income
C) prices of related goods
D) the number of buyers

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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What would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the cost of producing steamed milk, which is used to make lattés, rises?


A) Both the equilibrium price and quantity would increase.
B) Both the equilibrium price and quantity would decrease.
C) The equilibrium price would increase, and the equilibrium quantity would decrease.
D) The equilibrium price would decrease, and the equilibrium quantity would increase.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following events would unambiguously cause a decrease in the equilibrium price of cotton shirts?


A) an increase in the price of wool shirts and a decrease in the price of raw cotton
B) a decrease in the price of wool shirts and a decrease in the price of raw cotton
C) an increase in the price of wool shirts and an increase in the price of raw cotton
D) a decrease in the price of wool shirts and an increase in the price of raw cotton

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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A decrease in the price of creamer will increase the equilibrium price and decrease the equilibrium quantity in the market for coffee.

A) True
B) False

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Table 4-15 The following table shows the number of cases of water each seller is willing to sell at the prices listed. Table 4-15 The following table shows the number of cases of water each seller is willing to sell at the prices listed.    -Refer to Table 4-15. Assume these are the only four suppliers in this market and the function for market demand is QD=1000-100P, where QD is the quantity demanded and P is the price. If the price is $6 per case, is there a shortage or surplus, and how large is the shortage or surplus? -Refer to Table 4-15. Assume these are the only four suppliers in this market and the function for market demand is QD=1000-100P, where QD is the quantity demanded and P is the price. If the price is $6 per case, is there a shortage or surplus, and how large is the shortage or surplus?

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