Microeconomics 2nd Edition By Goolsbee - Test Bank
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Which of the following is a key assumption of the supply and demand model? |
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that the price and quantity sold are determined in a single market |
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that the prices and quantities sold are simultaneously determined in all markets |
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the way the whole economy achieves equilibrium |
D) |
that international markets affect domestic markets, which in turn affect local markets |
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A key assumption of the supply and demand model is that: |
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each firm's good is unique and cannot be duplicated by other firms in the market. |
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firms will continue to raise price until profits become positive. |
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each firm in the market produces an identical good. |
D) |
each firm produces at a level of output at which price exceeds marginal cost. |
3. |
One assumption of the supply and demand model is that: |
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several large sellers can raise prices by restricting output. |
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buyers with bargaining power are able to receive quantity discounts. |
C) |
all of the goods in the market sell for the same price. |
D) |
larger firms sell their products at lower prices than smaller firms. |
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Which of the following is not an assumption underlying the supply and demand model? |
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The focus is on supply and demand in a single market. |
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All goods sold in the market are identical. |
C) |
Different firms sell their goods at different prices. |
D) |
There are many producers and consumers in the market. |
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In the supply and demand model, we assume that there are _____ buyers and _____ sellers in the market. |
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many; many |
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several; several |
C) |
many; several |
D) |
several; many |
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Which of the following factors influences demand?
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Use the following to answer questions 11-12:
Figure 2.1
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Which of the following will not cause demand for apples to increase or decrease?
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