Questions from Microeconomics


Q: Suppose that the demand for olive oil is highly inelastic. Also

Suppose that the demand for olive oil is highly inelastic. Also suppose that the supply of olive oil is fixed for the year. If the demand for olive oil suddenly increases because of a shortage of corn...

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Q: Why is the supply of loanable funds upsloping? Why is the

Why is the supply of loanable funds upsloping? Why is the demand for loanable funds downsloping? Explain the equilibrium interest rate. List some factors that might cause it to change.

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Q: You are currently a worker earning $60,000 per year

You are currently a worker earning $60,000 per year but are considering becoming an entrepreneur. You will not switch unless you earn an accounting profit that is on average at least as great as your...

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Q: As shown in Table 18.2, $1,000

As shown in Table 18.2, $1,000 invested at 10 percent compound interest will grow into $1,331 after three years. What is the present value of $2,662 in three years if it is discounted back to the pres...

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Q: Suppose that you hear two people arguing about energy. One says

Suppose that you hear two people arguing about energy. One says that we are running out of energy. The other counters that we are running out of cheap energy. Explain which person is correct and why....

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Q: Ingvar and Olaf are the only two fishermen in their area.

Ingvar and Olaf are the only two fishermen in their area. Each has been assigned an ITQ that allows him to catch 20 tons of salmon. Ingvar’s MC of catching salmon is $6 per ton while Olaf’s MC of catc...

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Q: For state and local governments, what are the three most important

For state and local governments, what are the three most important sources of revenue and types of expenditure?

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Q: The efficiency loss of imposing an excise tax is due to:

The efficiency loss of imposing an excise tax is due to: a. Paying a higher price per unit. b. Producing and consuming fewer units.

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Q: Suppose a proposed merger of firms would simultaneously lessen competition and reduce

Suppose a proposed merger of firms would simultaneously lessen competition and reduce unit costs through economies of scale. Do you think such a merger should be allowed?

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Q: True or false. Economists believe that social regulation is an exception

True or false. Economists believe that social regulation is an exception to the MB = MC rule because social regulation should in every case extend as far as possible in order to ensure safe products,...

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