Questions from Microeconomics


Q: In the year 541, an outbreak of bubonic plague hit the

In the year 541, an outbreak of bubonic plague hit the Byzantine Empire. Because the plague was spread by flea-infested rats that often lived on ships, ports were hit particularly hard. In some ports,...

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Q: Andrea grew up enjoying her Italian grandmother’s home-cooked meals.

Andrea grew up enjoying her Italian grandmother’s home-cooked meals. Chicken and pasta with meatballs were her favorite foods. But after Andrea graduated from college, found a job, and got married, sh...

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Q: If the equilibrium price and quantity of a product were $100

If the equilibrium price and quantity of a product were $100 and 1,000 units per month in 2015 and $150 and 800 units per month in 2016, did this product experience a larger shift in its demand curve...

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Q: Briefly explain whether you agree with the following statement: “Japan

Briefly explain whether you agree with the following statement: “Japan has always been much more heavily involved in international trade than are most other nations. In fact, today Japan exports a lar...

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Q: Use the following graph of a monopoly to answer the questions.

Use the following graph of a monopoly to answer the questions. a. What quantity will the monopoly produce, and what prices will the monopoly charge? b. Suppose the government decides to regulate thi...

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Q: A column in the Wall Street Journal observes, “Independent websites

A column in the Wall Street Journal observes, “Independent websites like Edmunds.com, AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book publish detailed pricing information [on automobiles] for consumers and do so...

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Q: Suppose the government is considering imposing either a tariff or a quota

Suppose the government is considering imposing either a tariff or a quota on canned peaches. Assume that the proposed quota has the same effect on the U.S. price of canned peaches as the proposed tari...

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Q: In an article in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Ted O’Donoghue

In an article in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Ted O’Donoghue and Matthew Rabin make the following observation: “People have self-control problems caused by a tendency to pursue immediate gratif...

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Q: A student writes the following: “Increased production leads to a

A student writes the following: “Increased production leads to a lower price, which in turn increases demand.” Do you agree with his reasoning? Briefly explain.

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Q: We saw in the chapter opener that the T. Cain Grocery

We saw in the chapter opener that the T. Cain Grocery offers its employees a health care plan with a high deductible of $4,500 per year. What effect do high-deductible plans have on how often employee...

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