Question 1

The supply curve is a(n)  _____ line that reflects the _____ relationship between price and quantity supplied.

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A)   downward-sloping; inverse
B)   upward-sloping; inverse
C)   downward-sloping; direct
D)   upward-sloping; directE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Suppose the graph shown depicts the demand for a normal good. A shift from A to B might be caused by:

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A)   a decrease in the price of a substitute.
B)   a decrease in the price of a complement.
C)   an increase in the price of a complement.
D)   an increase in the good's price.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The graph shown depicts the market for a good. Suppose the government sets the price of this good at $36. At this price, there is:

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A)   a surplus (excess supply)  of 9,000 units.
B)   a shortage (excess demand)  of 2,000 units.
C)   a shortage (excess demand)  of 7,000 units.
D)   a surplus (excess supply)  of 7,000 units.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A change in a non-price factor of demand will cause:

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A)   a movement along the demand curve.
B)   a shift of the demand curve.
C)   the demand curve to rotate inward.
D)   the demand curve to rotate outward.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Consider the market for roses, which is currently in equilibrium. However, Valentine's Day is coming up, and the rose is the most popular flower to gift to a significant other on this holiday. How will the market for roses change on Valentine's Day?

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A)   The equilibrium price and quantity will increase due to an increase in supply.
B)   The equilibrium price and quantity will increase due to an increase in demand.
C)   The quantity demanded will increase because the price increases.
D)   The quantity supplied will decrease because the price decreases.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A decrease in the price of spaghetti noodles is likely to cause a(n)  _____ in the demand for penne pasta, due to a change in the price of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase; complementary good
B)   increase; substitute good
C)   decrease; complementary good
D)   decrease; substitute goodE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What is a supply curve?

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A)   A graphical representation that visually displays the supply schedule.
B)   A graph depicting various price-quantity combinations of multiple goods.
C)   A graph that shows the quantities of a particular good or service that producers will sell at one price.
D)   A table that displays various price-quantity combinations of a good or service.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The demand schedule assumes that factors other than price:

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A)   remain the same.
B)   must also be in the table.
C)   remain separate in the table.
D)   change as price changes.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A non-price determinant of supply refers to something:

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A)   other than supply that affects the price.
B)   other than the price that affects supply.
C)   that determines how large a role the price plays in the supply decision.
D)   that determines how the price is affected by the seller's income.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Why is the market for used cars not considered to be perfectly competitive?

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A)   There is complete information.
B)   The buyers are not price takers.
C)   The good is standardized.
D)   There are always very low transaction costs.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Bob just got laid off from his job and now has no income. What can we assume about his demand?

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A)   His demand for normal goods will increase.
B)   His demand for inferior goods will increase.
C)   His demand for inferior goods will decrease.
D)   His demand for normal goods will stay the same.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The table shown depicts the demand and supply schedules of a good. At a price of $1.00:

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A)   a shortage (excess demand)  will exist.
B)   a surplus (excess supply)  will exist.
C)   more is being supplied than demanded.
D)   the market is in equilibrium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Supply describes how much of something producers:

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A)   are willing and able to buy under certain circumstances.
B)   want to sell under certain circumstances, although they may not be able to.
C)   are willing and able to offer for sale at various prices under given circumstances.
D)   are able to sell under certain circumstances, although they may not be willing to.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The demand curve is a(n)  _____ line that reflects the _____ relationship between price and quantity.

Accepted Answer

A)   downward-sloping; inverse
B)   upward-sloping; inverse
C)   downward-sloping; positive
D)   upward-sloping; directE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Suppose the price of gasoline has recently increased. How will this affect the market for hybrid cars?

Accepted Answer

A)   The demand for hybrid cars will increase, increasing the equilibrium price and quantity of hybrid cars.
B)   The supply of hybrid cars will increase, decreasing the equilibrium price and increasing the equilibrium quantity of hybrid cars.
C)   The demand for hybrid cars will increase, decreasing the equilibrium price and increasing the equilibrium quantity of hybrid cars.
D)   The demand for and supply of hybrid cars will increase, decreasing the equilibrium quantity, but the effect on price cannot be determined without more information.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The four important characteristics that define a perfectly competitive market are:

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A)   a standardized good, full information, no transaction costs, and price-taking participants.
B)   standardized information, a finished good, no transaction costs, and price-making participants.
C)   a standardized good, the same information for buyers and sellers, low transaction costs, and price-taking participants.
D)   a standardized good, full information, no transaction costs, and price-making participants.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Suppose the demand for socks has decreased. This change can be shown graphically as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   shift in the demand curve to the right.
B)   shift in the demand curve to the left.
C)   movement along the demand curve to the right.
D)   movement along the demand curve to the left.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Consider a market that is in equilibrium. If the market experiences a decrease in demand:

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A)   the equilibrium price and quantity will rise.
B)   the equilibrium price will rise and the equilibrium quantity will fall.
C)   the equilibrium price and quantity will fall.
D)   the equilibrium price will fall and the equilibrium quantity will rise.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The prices of related goods matter when determining supply because they affect:

Accepted Answer

A)   the opportunity cost of production.
B)   whether or not a good will sell.
C)   the competition in the market.
D)   the availability of substitute goods.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The equilibrium price is sometimes called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   market-clearing price.
B)   optimum price.
C)   maximum price.
D)   quantity-clearing price.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 3: Markets

The prices of related goods matter when determining supply because they affect:

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The equilibrium price is sometimes called the:

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The four important characteristics that define a perfectly competitive market are:

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Suppose the price of gasoline has recently increased. How will this affect the market for hybrid cars?

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What is a supply curve?

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Consider a market that is in equilibrium. If the market experiences a decrease in demand:

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Suppose the demand for socks has decreased. This change can be shown graphically as a:

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The graph shown depicts the market for a good. Suppose the government sets the price of this good at $36. At this price, there is:

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A non-price determinant of supply refers to something:

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The demand schedule assumes that factors other than price:

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A change in a non-price factor of demand will cause:

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Consider the market for roses, which is currently in equilibrium. However, Valentine's Day is coming up, and the rose is the most popular flower to gift to a significant other on this holiday. How will the market for roses change on Valentine's Day?

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The table shown depicts the demand and supply schedules of a good. At a price of $1.00:

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Why is the market for used cars not considered to be perfectly competitive?

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Suppose the graph shown depicts the demand for a normal good. A shift from A to B might be caused by:

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Bob just got laid off from his job and now has no income. What can we assume about his demand?

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A decrease in the price of spaghetti noodles is likely to cause a(n) _____ in the demand for penne pasta, due to a change in the price of a _____.

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The demand curve is a(n) _____ line that reflects the _____ relationship between price and quantity.

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The supply curve is a(n) _____ line that reflects the _____ relationship between price and quantity supplied.

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Supply describes how much of something producers:

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