A) resources are unlimited. B) human wants are limited. C) limited resources cannot satisfy all of our unlimited human wants. D) choices are unnecessary. A) resources are unlimited. B) human wants are limited. C) limited resources cannot satisfy all of our unlimited human wants. D) choices are unnecessary.

A) occurs only in centrally planned economies. B) will likely be eliminated by technological progress. C) exists only in poor nations. D) occurs if there are insufficient resources to provide for human wants. A) occurs only in centrally planned economies. B) will likely be eliminated by technological progress. C) exists only in poor nations. D) occurs if there are insufficient resources to provide for human wants.

Exam 1: The Role and Method of Economics

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Indicate whether each of the following is a positive or normative economic statement: I.The imposition of a price ceiling below equilibrium price will lead to a shortage of housing. II.The local government should control the rate of increase in rents so that low-income residents are not forced to move from the area.

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Statement I is a positive economic statement because it is testable.
Statement II is a normative economic statement because it reflects a value judgment.

How do we measure the slope of a linear curve?

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A straight-line curve is called a linear curve.The slope of a linear curve between two points measures the relative rates of change of two variables.Specifically,the slope of a linear curve can be defined as the ratio of the change in the Y value to the change in the X value.The slope can also be expressed as the ratio of the rise to the run,where the rise is the change in the Y variable (along the vertical axis)and the run is the change in the X variable (along the horizontal axis).

A microeconomist would most likely study the effect of a reduction in income tax rates on:

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Which of the following is a statement of positive economics?

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Scarcity exists for those with

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One topic that microeconomics explores is how prices are determined in individual markets,while macroeconomics is concerned with issues such as the economy's overall rate of inflation,economic growth and unemployment.

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Economic models are of limited use since they cannot be tested empirically.

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"The minimum wage should be increased so that low-income workers can afford to feed their families." This is an example of:

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The Environmental Protection Agency asks you to help them understand the causes of urban pollution.You develop the following two hypotheses.Test each hypothesis against the given facts,identify which fits the facts better,and offer a theory based on your observation. I.Air pollution will be a greater problem the higher the average temperature in an urban area. II.Air pollution will be a greater problem the greater the population located in an urban area.

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Which of the following is an example of an individual motivated be self-interest?

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A hypothesis is a normative statement.

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How do we find the slope of a nonlinear curve?

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When two variables repeatedly change at the same time,there must be a causal relationship between them.

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"Government should do all it can to slow the process of global warming." Is this a positive or normative statement? Explain your answer.

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Scarcity means that:

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The determination of prices in the market for automobiles is primarily a concern of:

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Which of the following is true?

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A "scarce" good is a good:

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Scarcity:

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Ten-year-old Josh observes that people who play football are larger than normal and tells his mom that he's going to play football because it will make him big and strong.Josh is:

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Exam 1: The Role and Method of Economics

How do we measure the slope of a linear curve?

A microeconomist would most likely study the effect of a reduction in income tax rates on:

Which of the following is a statement of positive economics?

Scarcity exists for those with

One topic that microeconomics explores is how prices are determined in individual markets,while macroeconomics is concerned with issues such as the economy's overall rate of inflation,economic growth and unemployment.

Economic models are of limited use since they cannot be tested empirically.

"The minimum wage should be increased so that low-income workers can afford to feed their families." This is an example of:

Which of the following is an example of an individual motivated be self-interest?

A hypothesis is a normative statement.

How do we find the slope of a nonlinear curve?

When two variables repeatedly change at the same time,there must be a causal relationship between them.

"Government should do all it can to slow the process of global warming." Is this a positive or normative statement? Explain your answer.

Scarcity means that:

The determination of prices in the market for automobiles is primarily a concern of:

Which of the following is true?

A "scarce" good is a good:

Scarcity:

Ten-year-old Josh observes that people who play football are larger than normal and tells his mom that he's going to play football because it will make him big and strong.Josh is:

Economics: Eight Powerful Ideas

Scarcity, Trade-Offs, and Production Possibilities

Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium

Markets in Motion and Price Controls

Elasticities

Market Efficiency and Welfare

Market Failure

Public Finance and Public Choice

Consumer Choice Theory

The Firm: Production and Costs

Firms in Perfectly Competitive Markets

Monopoly and Antitrust

Monopolistic Competition and Product Differentiation

Oligopoly and Strategic Behavior

The Markets for Labor, Capital, and Land

Income, Poverty, and Health Care

Introduction to Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, and Economic Fluctuations

Measuring Economic Performance

Economic Growth in the Global Economy

Financial Markets, Saving, and Investment

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

The Aggregate Expenditure Model

Monetary Institutions

The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy

Issues in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

International Trade

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