Question 1

Given the market for illegal drugs, when the government is successful in reducing the flow of drugs into the United States,

Accepted Answer

A)  supply decreases, demand is unaffected, and price increases. 
B)  demand decreases, supply is unaffected, and price decreases. 
C)  demand and supply both decrease, leaving price essentially unchanged. 
D)  supply decreases, demand increases, and price increases substantially. 
A)  supply decreases, demand is unaffected, and price increases. 
B)  demand decreases, supply is unaffected, and price decreases. 
C)  demand and supply both decrease, leaving price essentially unchanged. 
D)  supply decreases, demand increases, and price increases substantially.

Question 2

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 120 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

Accepted Answer

A)  0.55. 
B)  2. 
C)  1.83. 
B)  10. 
A)  0.55. 
B)  2. 
C)  1.83. 
B)  10.

Question 3

Table 5-11
  
-Refer to Table 5-11. Which scenario describes the market for oil in the long run?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 4

Which of the following could be the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods that are complements?

Accepted Answer

A)  -1.3 
B)  0 
C)  0.2 
D)  1.4 
A)  -1.3 
B)  0 
C)  0.2 
D)  1.4

Question 5

If the cross-price elasticity of demand between two goods is negative, what is the relationship between the two goods?

Accepted Answer

The goods

Question 6

Which of the following is not possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demand is elastic, and a decrease in price causes an increase in revenue. 
B)  Demand is unit elastic, and a decrease in price causes an increase in revenue. 
C)  Demand is inelastic, and an increase in price causes an increase in revenue. 
D)  Demand is perfectly inelastic, and an increase in price causes an increase in revenue. 
A)  Demand is elastic, and a decrease in price causes an increase in revenue. 
B)  Demand is unit elastic, and a decrease in price causes an increase in revenue. 
C)  Demand is inelastic, and an increase in price causes an increase in revenue. 
D)  Demand is perfectly inelastic, and an increase in price causes an increase in revenue.

Question 7

A drug interdiction program that successfully reduces the supply of illegal drugs in the United States likely will

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A)  raise the price, reduce the quantity, decrease total revenues, and decrease crime. 
B)  lower the price, increase the quantity, increase total revenues, and increase crime. 
C)  raise the price, increase the quantity, decrease total revenues, and increase crime. 
D)  raise the price, reduce the quantity, increase total revenues, and increase crime. 
A)  raise the price, reduce the quantity, decrease total revenues, and decrease crime. 
B)  lower the price, increase the quantity, increase total revenues, and increase crime. 
C)  raise the price, increase the quantity, decrease total revenues, and increase crime. 
D)  raise the price, reduce the quantity, increase total revenues, and increase crime.

Question 8

If the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods is negative, then the two goods are substitutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When quantity moves proportionately the same amount as price, demand is

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 1. 
B)  perfectly elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is infinitely large. 
C)  perfectly inelastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 0. 
D)  unit elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 1. 
A)  elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 1. 
B)  perfectly elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is infinitely large. 
C)  perfectly inelastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 0. 
D)  unit elastic, and the price elasticity of demand is 1.

Question 10

An advance in farm technology that results in an increased market supply is

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A)  good for farmers because it raises prices for their products but bad for consumers because it raises prices consumers pay for food. 
B)  bad for farmers because total revenue will fall but good for consumers because prices for food will fall. 
C)  good for farmers because it raises prices for their products and also good for consumers because more output is available for consumption. 
D)  bad for farmers because total revenue will fall and bad for consumers because farmers will raise the price of food to increase their total revenue. 
A)  good for farmers because it raises prices for their products but bad for consumers because it raises prices consumers pay for food. 
B)  bad for farmers because total revenue will fall but good for consumers because prices for food will fall. 
C)  good for farmers because it raises prices for their products and also good for consumers because more output is available for consumption. 
D)  bad for farmers because total revenue will fall and bad for consumers because farmers will raise the price of food to increase their total revenue.

Question 11

What is the price elasticity of demand at any point on a perfectly inelastic demand curve?

Accepted Answer

The price

Question 12

Figure 5-5  
-Refer to Figure 5-5. At a price of $10 per unit, sellers' total revenue equals

Accepted Answer

A)  $100. 
B)  $450 
C)  $500. 
D)  $1250. 
A)  $100. 
B)  $450 
C)  $500. 
D)  $1250.

Question 13

If the price of walnuts rises, many people would switch from consuming walnuts to consuming pecans. But if the price of salt rises, people would have difficulty purchasing something to use in its place. These examples illustrate the importance of

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A)  the availability of close substitutes in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
B)  a necessity versus a luxury in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
C)  the definition of a market in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
D)  the time horizon in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
A)  the availability of close substitutes in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
B)  a necessity versus a luxury in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
C)  the definition of a market in determining the price elasticity of demand. 
D)  the time horizon in determining the price elasticity of demand.

Question 14

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 80 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

Accepted Answer

A)  0.22. 
B)  0.67. 
C)  1.33. 
D)  1.50. 
A)  0.22. 
B)  0.67. 
C)  1.33. 
D)  1.50.

Question 15

For a particular good, a 12 percent increase in price causes a 3 percent decrease in quantity demanded. Which of the following statements is most likely applicable to this good?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are many substitutes for this good. 
B)  The good is a necessity. 
C)  The market for the good is narrowly defined. 
D)  The relevant time horizon is long. 
A)  There are many substitutes for this good. 
B)  The good is a necessity. 
C)  The market for the good is narrowly defined. 
D)  The relevant time horizon is long.

Question 16

Holding all other forces constant, if decreasing the price of a good leads to an increase in total revenue, then the demand for the good must be

Accepted Answer

A)  unit elastic. 
B)  inelastic. 
C)  elastic. 
D)  None of the above is correct because a price decrease never leads to an increase in total revenue. 
A)  unit elastic. 
B)  inelastic. 
C)  elastic. 
D)  None of the above is correct because a price decrease never leads to an increase in total revenue.

Question 17

Which of the following is likely to have the most price elastic demand?

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A)  clothing 
B)  blue jeans 
C)  Tommy Hilfiger jeans 
D)  All three would have the same elasticity of demand because they are all related. 
A)  clothing 
B)  blue jeans 
C)  Tommy Hilfiger jeans 
D)  All three would have the same elasticity of demand because they are all related.

Question 18

At price of $1.30 per pound, a local apple orchard is willing to supply 150 pounds of apples per day. At a price of $1.50 per pound, the orchard is willing to supply 170 pounds of apples per day. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of supply is about

Accepted Answer

A)  1.14. 
B)  1.00. 
C)  0.875. 
D)  0.50. 
A)  1.14. 
B)  1.00. 
C)  0.875. 
D)  0.50.

Question 19

Scenario 5-4
The supply of aged cheddar cheese is inelastic, and the supply of bread is elastic. Both goods are considered to be normal goods by a majority of consumers. Suppose that a large income tax increase decreases the demand for both goods by 10%.
-Refer to Scenario 5-4. Total consumer spending on aged cheddar cheese will

Accepted Answer

A)  increase, and total consumer spending on bread will increase. 
B)  increase, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease. 
C)  decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will increase. 
D)  decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease. 
A)  increase, and total consumer spending on bread will increase. 
B)  increase, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease. 
C)  decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will increase. 
D)  decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease.

Question 20

Scenario 5-4
The supply of aged cheddar cheese is inelastic, and the supply of bread is elastic. Both goods are considered to be normal goods by a majority of consumers. Suppose that a large income tax increase decreases the demand for both goods by 10%.
-Refer to Scenario 5-4. The change in equilibrium quantity will be

Accepted Answer

A)  greater in the aged cheddar cheese market than in the bread market. 
B)  greater in the bread market than in the aged cheddar cheese market. 
C)  the same in the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets. 
D)  Any of the above could be correct. 
A)  greater in the aged cheddar cheese market than in the bread market. 
B)  greater in the bread market than in the aged cheddar cheese market. 
C)  the same in the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets. 
D)  Any of the above could be correct.

Given the market for illegal drugs, when the government is successful in reducing the flow of drugs into the United States,

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 120 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

Table 5-11 -Refer to Table 5-11. Which scenario describes the market for oil in the long run?

Which of the following could be the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods that are complements?

If the cross-price elasticity of demand between two goods is negative, what is the relationship between the two goods?

Which of the following is not possible?

A drug interdiction program that successfully reduces the supply of illegal drugs in the United States likely will

If the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods is negative, then the two goods are substitutes.

When quantity moves proportionately the same amount as price, demand is

An advance in farm technology that results in an increased market supply is

What is the price elasticity of demand at any point on a perfectly inelastic demand curve?

Figure 5-5 -Refer to Figure 5-5. At a price of $10 per unit, sellers' total revenue equals

If the price of walnuts rises, many people would switch from consuming walnuts to consuming pecans. But if the price of salt rises, people would have difficulty purchasing something to use in its place. These examples illustrate the importance of

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 80 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

For a particular good, a 12 percent increase in price causes a 3 percent decrease in quantity demanded. Which of the following statements is most likely applicable to this good?

Holding all other forces constant, if decreasing the price of a good leads to an increase in total revenue, then the demand for the good must be

Which of the following is likely to have the most price elastic demand?

At price of $1.30 per pound, a local apple orchard is willing to supply 150 pounds of apples per day. At a price of $1.50 per pound, the orchard is willing to supply 170 pounds of apples per day. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of supply is about

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Exam 5: Elasticity and Its Application

Given the market for illegal drugs, when the government is successful in reducing the flow of drugs into the United States,

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 120 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

Table 5-11 -Refer to Table 5-11. Which scenario describes the market for oil in the long run?

Which of the following could be the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods that are complements?

If the cross-price elasticity of demand between two goods is negative, what is the relationship between the two goods?

Which of the following is not possible?

A drug interdiction program that successfully reduces the supply of illegal drugs in the United States likely will

If the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods is negative, then the two goods are substitutes.

When quantity moves proportionately the same amount as price, demand is

An advance in farm technology that results in an increased market supply is

What is the price elasticity of demand at any point on a perfectly inelastic demand curve?

Figure 5-5 -Refer to Figure 5-5. At a price of $10 per unit, sellers' total revenue equals

If the price of walnuts rises, many people would switch from consuming walnuts to consuming pecans. But if the price of salt rises, people would have difficulty purchasing something to use in its place. These examples illustrate the importance of

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded is 100 units per month; when the price is $7, the quantity demanded is 80 units per month. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand is about

For a particular good, a 12 percent increase in price causes a 3 percent decrease in quantity demanded. Which of the following statements is most likely applicable to this good?

Holding all other forces constant, if decreasing the price of a good leads to an increase in total revenue, then the demand for the good must be

Which of the following is likely to have the most price elastic demand?

At price of $1.30 per pound, a local apple orchard is willing to supply 150 pounds of apples per day. At a price of $1.50 per pound, the orchard is willing to supply 170 pounds of apples per day. Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of supply is about

Ten Principles of Economics

Thinking Like an Economist

Interdependence and the Gains From Trade

The Market Forces of Supply and Demand

Supply, Demand, and Government Policies

Consumers, Producers, and the Efficiency of Markets

Application: The Costs of Taxation

Application: International Trade

Externalities

Public Goods and Common Resources

The Design of the Tax System

The Costs of Production

Firms in Competitive Markets

Monopoly

Monopolistic Competition

Oligopoly

The Markets for the Factors of Production

Earnings and Discrimination

Income Inequality and Poverty

The Theory of Consumer Choice

Frontiers of Microeconomics

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