Question 1

Higher gasoline prices have led to a decrease in the demand for large SUVs. Consequently, in the market for SUVs, economists are predicting:

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A)   an increase in both the price and quantity of sales.
B)   a decrease in both the price and quantity of sales.
C)   an increase in price and a decrease in the quantity of sales.
D)   a decrease in price and an increase in the quantity of sales.E) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 2

Figure: Supply and Demand 2  What happens as a result of the change in demand in the diagram?

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A)   a decrease in both the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity
B)   an increase in both the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity
C)   an increase in the equilibrium price and a decrease in the equilibrium quantity
D)   a decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in the equilibrium quantityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Technological advances have increased the supply of digital cameras. As a result the:

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A)   demand for digital cameras will increase, putting downward pressure on the price of digital cameras.
B)   quantity demanded for digital cameras will increase.
C)   quantity supplied of digitals cameras will increase, putting downward pressure on the price of digital cameras.
D)   demand and supply of digital cameras will both increase.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

An early frost in the vineyards of Napa Valley would cause a(n) :

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A)   increase in the demand for wine, increasing price.
B)   increase in the supply of wine, decreasing price.
C)   decrease in the demand for wine, decreasing price.
D)   decrease in the supply of wine, increasing price.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

An increase in the wages of fruit pickers will ultimately lead to a decrease in the supply of fruit and hence an increase in the price of fruit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n)  ______ causes the equilibrium price to ______ and equilibrium quantity to ______.

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A)   decrease in supply; rise; fall
B)   decrease in demand; fall; rise
C)   increase in supply; rise; rise
D)   increase in demand; rise; fallE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An increase in supply and a decrease in demand occur in a market. What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity?

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A)   The equilibrium price decreases; the change in the equilibrium quantity is uncertain.
B)   The equilibrium price decreases; the equilibrium quantity increases.
C)   The equilibrium price increases; the change in the equilibrium quantity is uncertain.
D)   The equilibrium price increases; the equilibrium quantity decreases.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the long run, will the market price for a good/service always equals the equilibrium price? Explain why or why not.

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Yes, due to the invisible hand. If price...

Question 9

At the equilibrium price, quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

Which of the following might explain why the price of DVD players has been falling?

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A)   an increase in consumer income
B)   a decrease in the price of high-definition Blu-ray players
C)   a decrease in the price of DVDs
D)   an increase in the price of gasolineE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 11

The free market maximizes the gains from trade, producing the level of output that maximizes consumer surplus plus producer surplus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The government plans to increase cigarette taxes in six months. Since consumers should expect the future price of cigarettes to increase, the current demand for cigarettes will increase, and the price of cigarettes will rise even before the tax is implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A free market can be described by the equations Qd = 100 - P and Qs = -20 + P. What are the equilibrium conditions in this market (that is, find equilibrium P and Q), and what are the maximum gains from trade in this market?

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Price is $60, and eq...

Question 14

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Chocolate 
-(Figure: Chocolate)  What is the equilibrium price per pound in the diagram?

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A)   $4
B)   $6
C)   $8
D)   $10E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Imagine a free market in which quantity supplied is 50 units and quantity demanded is 40 units at the current price. The market is experiencing a(n) :

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A)   equilibrium.
B)   surplus.
C)   shortage.
D)   shift.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Economic growth in China has led to more Chinese people owning cars, which:

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A)   increased demand for oil, causing oil prices to rise.
B)   decreased demand for oil, causing oil prices to rise.
C)   increased demand for oil but decreased supply, causing oil prices to increase rapidly.
D)   increased demand and supply of oil, causing oil prices to increase rapidly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Imagine a free market in which at a price of $10, quantity supplied is 50 units and quantity demanded is 40 units. Equilibrium price in this market:

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A)   is equal to $10.
B)   is less than $10.
C)   is greater than $10.
D)   differs from $10 in an indeterminate direction.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

If the market for iPads experiences a surplus, then the:

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A)   supply of iPads will fall.
B)   demand for iPads will rise.
C)   price of iPads will rise.
D)   price of iPads will fall.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Table: Supply and Demand Schedule

In the table, a surplus occurs at a price ________, and a shortage occurs at a price _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   of $17; below $15
B)   of $15; above $15
C)   above $15; of $15
D)   above $11; below $17E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A market shortage can be defined as a situation in which the quantity supplied in a market is greater than the quantity demanded, at the given price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Equilibrium

Higher gasoline prices have led to a decrease in the demand for large SUVs. Consequently, in the market for SUVs, economists are predicting:

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Figure: Supply and Demand 2 What happens as a result of the change in demand in the diagram?

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Technological advances have increased the supply of digital cameras. As a result the:

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An early frost in the vineyards of Napa Valley would cause a(n) :

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An increase in the wages of fruit pickers will ultimately lead to a decrease in the supply of fruit and hence an increase in the price of fruit.

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A(n) ______ causes the equilibrium price to ______ and equilibrium quantity to ______.

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An increase in supply and a decrease in demand occur in a market. What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity?

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In the long run, will the market price for a good/service always equals the equilibrium price? Explain why or why not.

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At the equilibrium price, quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied.

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Which of the following might explain why the price of DVD players has been falling?

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The free market maximizes the gains from trade, producing the level of output that maximizes consumer surplus plus producer surplus.

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The government plans to increase cigarette taxes in six months. Since consumers should expect the future price of cigarettes to increase, the current demand for cigarettes will increase, and the price of cigarettes will rise even before the tax is implemented.

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A free market can be described by the equations Qd = 100 - P and Qs = -20 + P. What are the equilibrium conditions in this market (that is, find equilibrium P and Q), and what are the maximum gains from trade in this market?

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Use the following to answer questions: Figure: Chocolate -(Figure: Chocolate) What is the equilibrium price per pound in the diagram?

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Imagine a free market in which quantity supplied is 50 units and quantity demanded is 40 units at the current price. The market is experiencing a(n) :

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Economic growth in China has led to more Chinese people owning cars, which:

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Imagine a free market in which at a price of $10, quantity supplied is 50 units and quantity demanded is 40 units. Equilibrium price in this market:

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If the market for iPads experiences a surplus, then the:

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Table: Supply and Demand Schedule In the table, a surplus occurs at a price ________, and a shortage occurs at a price _________.

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A market shortage can be defined as a situation in which the quantity supplied in a market is greater than the quantity demanded, at the given price.

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