A) is useful for explaining past economic conditions but not for predicting future outcomes. B) often leads to faulty conclusions because of the ceteris paribus assumption. C) allows nothing to change in the economic situation that is being described. D) is a simplified version of reality used to understand real-world economic conditions. A) is useful for explaining past economic conditions but not for predicting future outcomes. B) often leads to faulty conclusions because of the ceteris paribus assumption. C) allows nothing to change in the economic situation that is being described. D) is a simplified version of reality used to understand real-world economic conditions.

Exam 2: Economic Models: Trade-Offs and Trade

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.If the economy is operating at point B,producing 16 cars and 12 computers per period,a decision to move to point E and produce 18 computers:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 101

If they spend all night writing computer programs,Laurence can write 10 programs,and Carrie Anne can write 5.If they spend all night making sunglasses,Laurence can make 6 pairs,and Carrie Anne can make 4.Given this information and supposing Laurence and Carrie Anne have constant opportunity costs,we know that _ has an absolute advantage in _.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 102

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II.The production of 14 units of consumer goods and 1 unit of capital goods per period would result in:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 103

Efficient production occurs when the economy is _____ its production possibility frontier.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 104

The basis of the circular-flow diagram is that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 105

Assume an economy is operating on its production possibility frontier,which shows the production of military and civilian goods.If the output of military goods is increased,the output of civilian goods:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 106

Jim is being paid $7.25 an hour to work at a restaurant.In the circular flow,this is an example of a:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 107

The principle of comparative advantage suggests that,if New York and Florida exchange taxi parts for oranges,each state will be made worse off.

(True/False)

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Question 108

An economic model:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 109

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Strawberries and Submarines)Use Figure: Strawberries and Submarines.Suppose the economy is operating at point G.This implies that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 110

If they spend all night writing computer programs,Laurence can write 10 programs,and Carrie Anne can write 5.If they spend all night making sunglasses,Laurence can make 6 pairs,and Carrie Anne can make 4.We know that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 111

A statement that the minimum wage should be increased is a:

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Question 112

Suppose residents of Montana operate on their production possibility frontier,and they want to increase production of both wheat and fly-fishing rods.According to the production possibility frontier,this cannot happen without new resources or technological improvement.

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Question 113

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Guns and Butter)Use Figure: Guns and Butter.Suppose the economy produced 8 guns and 12 pounds of butter per period.Given that,which statement is TRUE?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 114

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.A movement from point C producing 12 cars and 16 computers per period to point B means a ___of _ cars and a _ of ___ computers per period.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 115

If Brazil gives up three automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,while Peru gives up seven automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,then Brazil has a comparative advantage in _ production and should specialize in _.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 116

All points outside the production possibility frontier are:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 117

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I.If the economy produces 10 units of capital goods per period,it also can produce,at MOST,_____ units of consumer goods per period.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 118

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Trade-off of Study Time and Leisure Time)Use Table: Trade-off of Study Time and Leisure Time.A student sleeps 8 hours per day and divides the remaining time between study time and leisure time.The table shows the combinations of study and leisure time that can be produced in the 16 waking hours of each day.Suppose the student completes a speed-reading course that allows him to do the same amount of studying in half as many hours.His opportunity cost:

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Question 119

Which statement is positive?

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Question 120

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Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.If the economy is operating at point B,producing 16 cars and 12 computers per period,a decision to move to point E and produce 18 computers:

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II.The production of 14 units of consumer goods and 1 unit of capital goods per period would result in:

Efficient production occurs when the economy is _____ its production possibility frontier.

The basis of the circular-flow diagram is that:

Assume an economy is operating on its production possibility frontier,which shows the production of military and civilian goods.If the output of military goods is increased,the output of civilian goods:

Jim is being paid $7.25 an hour to work at a restaurant.In the circular flow,this is an example of a:

The principle of comparative advantage suggests that,if New York and Florida exchange taxi parts for oranges,each state will be made worse off.

An economic model:

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Strawberries and Submarines)Use Figure: Strawberries and Submarines.Suppose the economy is operating at point G.This implies that:

If they spend all night writing computer programs,Laurence can write 10 programs,and Carrie Anne can write 5.If they spend all night making sunglasses,Laurence can make 6 pairs,and Carrie Anne can make 4.We know that:

A statement that the minimum wage should be increased is a:

Suppose residents of Montana operate on their production possibility frontier,and they want to increase production of both wheat and fly-fishing rods.According to the production possibility frontier,this cannot happen without new resources or technological improvement.

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Guns and Butter)Use Figure: Guns and Butter.Suppose the economy produced 8 guns and 12 pounds of butter per period.Given that,which statement is TRUE?

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.A movement from point C producing 12 cars and 16 computers per period to point B means a ___of _ cars and a _ of ___ computers per period.

If Brazil gives up three automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,while Peru gives up seven automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,then Brazil has a comparative advantage in _ production and should specialize in _.

All points outside the production possibility frontier are:

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I.If the economy produces 10 units of capital goods per period,it also can produce,at MOST,_____ units of consumer goods per period.

Which statement is positive?

First Principles

Consumer and Producer Surplus

Supply and Demand

Price Controls and Quotas: Meddling With Markets

Elasticity

Taxes

International Trade

Decision Making by Individuals and Firms

The Rational Consumer

Behind the Supply Curve: Inputs and Costs

Perfect Competition and the Supply Curve

Monopoly

Oligopoly

Monopolistic Competition and Product Differentiation

Externalities

Public Goods and Common Resources

The Economics of the Welfare State

Factor Markets and the Distribution of Income

Uncertainty, Risk, and Private Information

Graphs in Economics

Consumer Preferences and Consumer Choice

Filters

Exam 2: Economic Models: Trade-Offs and Trade

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.If the economy is operating at point B,producing 16 cars and 12 computers per period,a decision to move to point E and produce 18 computers:

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule II.The production of 14 units of consumer goods and 1 unit of capital goods per period would result in:

Efficient production occurs when the economy is _____ its production possibility frontier.

The basis of the circular-flow diagram is that:

Assume an economy is operating on its production possibility frontier,which shows the production of military and civilian goods.If the output of military goods is increased,the output of civilian goods:

Jim is being paid $7.25 an hour to work at a restaurant.In the circular flow,this is an example of a:

The principle of comparative advantage suggests that,if New York and Florida exchange taxi parts for oranges,each state will be made worse off.

An economic model:

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Strawberries and Submarines)Use Figure: Strawberries and Submarines.Suppose the economy is operating at point G.This implies that:

If they spend all night writing computer programs,Laurence can write 10 programs,and Carrie Anne can write 5.If they spend all night making sunglasses,Laurence can make 6 pairs,and Carrie Anne can make 4.We know that:

A statement that the minimum wage should be increased is a:

Suppose residents of Montana operate on their production possibility frontier,and they want to increase production of both wheat and fly-fishing rods.According to the production possibility frontier,this cannot happen without new resources or technological improvement.

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Guns and Butter)Use Figure: Guns and Butter.Suppose the economy produced 8 guns and 12 pounds of butter per period.Given that,which statement is TRUE?

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.A movement from point C producing 12 cars and 16 computers per period to point B means a _____of _____ cars and a _____ of _____ computers per period.

If Brazil gives up three automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,while Peru gives up seven automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,then Brazil has a comparative advantage in _____ production and should specialize in _____.

All points outside the production possibility frontier are:

Use the following to answer question: -(Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I)Use Table: Production Possibilities Schedule I.If the economy produces 10 units of capital goods per period,it also can produce,at MOST,_____ units of consumer goods per period.

Which statement is positive?

First Principles

Consumer and Producer Surplus

Supply and Demand

Price Controls and Quotas: Meddling With Markets

Elasticity

Taxes

International Trade

Decision Making by Individuals and Firms

The Rational Consumer

Behind the Supply Curve: Inputs and Costs

Perfect Competition and the Supply Curve

Monopoly

Oligopoly

Monopolistic Competition and Product Differentiation

Externalities

Public Goods and Common Resources

The Economics of the Welfare State

Factor Markets and the Distribution of Income

Uncertainty, Risk, and Private Information

Graphs in Economics

Consumer Preferences and Consumer Choice

Filters

Use the following to answer question: -(Figure: Production Possibility Frontier)Use Figure: Production Possibilities Frontier.A movement from point C producing 12 cars and 16 computers per period to point B means a ___of _ cars and a _ of ___ computers per period.

If Brazil gives up three automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,while Peru gives up seven automobiles for each ton of coffee it produces,then Brazil has a comparative advantage in _ production and should specialize in _.