Questions from Microeconomics


Q: Contrast the outcomes of the Standard Oil and U.S.

Contrast the outcomes of the Standard Oil and U.S. Steel cases. What was the main antitrust issue in the DuPont cellophane case? In what major way do the Microsoft and Standard Oil cases differ?

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Q: When confronted with a natural monopoly that restricts output and charges monopoly

When confronted with a natural monopoly that restricts output and charges monopoly prices, the two methods that governments have for promoting better outcomes are: a. Public ownership and public regu...

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Q: Explain how each of the following contributes to the farm problem:

Explain how each of the following contributes to the farm problem: a. The inelasticity of demand for farm products. b. The rapid technological progress in farming. c. The modest long-run growth in dem...

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Q: Suppose a tax is such that an individual with an income of

Suppose a tax is such that an individual with an income of $10,000 pays $2,000 of tax, a person with an income of $20,000 pays $3,000 of tax, a person with an income of $30,000 pays $4000 of tax. What...

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Q: Suppose that 10 workers were required in 2010 to produce 40,

Suppose that 10 workers were required in 2010 to produce 40,000 bushels of wheat on a 1,000-acre farm. a. What is the average output per acre? Per worker? b. If in 2020 only 8 workers produce 44,000 b...

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Q: Suppose that the government has been supporting the price of corn.

Suppose that the government has been supporting the price of corn. Its free market price is $2.50 per bushel, but the government has been setting a support price of $3.50 per bushel. Which of the foll...

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Q: How does the Gini ratio relate to the Lorenz curve?

How does the Gini ratio relate to the Lorenz curve? Why can’t the Gini ratio exceed 1? What is implied about the direction of income inequality if the Gini ratio declines from 0.42 to 0.35? How would...

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Q: In 2015, many unskilled workers in the United States earned the

In 2015, many unskilled workers in the United States earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. By contrast, average earnings in 2015 were about $23 per hour, and certain highly skilled profes...

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Q: Suppose that a society contains only two members, a lawyer named

Suppose that a society contains only two members, a lawyer named Monique and a handyman named James. Five years ago, Monique made $100,000 while James made $50,000. This year, Monique will make $300,0...

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Q: Briefly describe the main features of Medicare and Medicaid, indicating how

Briefly describe the main features of Medicare and Medicaid, indicating how each is financed.

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