Questions from Microeconomics


Q: Suppose that the opportunity-cost ratio for fish and lumber is

Suppose that the opportunity-cost ratio for fish and lumber is 1F ≡ 1L in Canada but 2F ≡ 1L in Iceland. Then should specialize in producing fish while should specialize in producing lumber. a. Canad...

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Q: Generally speaking, how is the dollar price of euros determined?

Generally speaking, how is the dollar price of euros determined? Cite a factor that might increase the dollar price of euros. Cite a different factor that might decrease the dollar price of euros. Exp...

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Q: Suppose that a delivery company currently uses one employee per vehicle to

Suppose that a delivery company currently uses one employee per vehicle to deliver packages. Each driver delivers 50 packages per day, and the firm charges $20 per package for delivery. a. What is th...

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Q: In 2015, Forbes magazine listed Bill Gates, the founder

In 2015, Forbes magazine listed Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, as the richest person in the United States. His personal wealth was estimated to be $76 billion. Given that there were about 322...

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Q: Return to problem 3 and assume that the exchange rate is fixed

Return to problem 3 and assume that the exchange rate is fixed at 110. In year 1, what would be the minimum initial size of the U.S. reserve of loonies such that the United States could maintain the p...

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Q: Suppose that the Fed is fixing the dollar-pound exchange rate

Suppose that the Fed is fixing the dollar-pound exchange rate at $2.50 = £1. If the Fed's reserve of pounds falls by £500 million, by how much would the supply of dollars increase, all other things eq...

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Q: As it relates to the vicious circle of poverty, what is

As it relates to the vicious circle of poverty, what is meant by the saying “Some DVCs stay poor because they are poor”? Change the box labels as necessary in Figure 28.3 to explain rapid economic gro...

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Q: Compare a hypothetical DVC with a hypothetical IAC. In the DVC

Compare a hypothetical DVC with a hypothetical IAC. In the DVC, average per capita income is $500 per year. In the IAC, average per capita income is $40,000 per year. If both countries have a savings...

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Q: Why might price collusion occur in oligopolistic industries? Assess the economic

Why might price collusion occur in oligopolistic industries? Assess the economic desirability of collusive pricing. What are the main obstacles to collusion? Speculate as to why price leadership is le...

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Q: Collusive agreements can be established and maintained by: a.

Collusive agreements can be established and maintained by: a. Credible threats. b. One-time games. c. Empty threats. d. First-mover advantage.

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