Econ 130 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

_____________ is calculated by taking the quantity of everything that is sold and multiplying it by the sale price. A. Total revenue B. Total profits C. Average profit margin D. Total cost - Answer-A. Total revenue A __________________ exists when the quantity demanded in the market is less than the quantity at the bottom of the long-run average cost curve. A. natural monopoly B. monopoly C. oligopoly D. monopolistic competition - Answer-A. natural monopoly A change in which of the f...

determinants of demand correct answers change in consumer tastes and preferences. change in number of buyers. change in income (affects normal vs inferior goods). change in prices of related goods (complementary or substitute goods). change in buyer expectations (future prices vs future incomes). supply correct answers amount producers are willing and able to sell. individual supply. market supply. market equilibrium correct answers occurs where demand curve and supply curve intersec...

Opportunity Cost correct answers Cost of the next best alternative use of money, time, or resources when one choice is made rather than another. e.g. A friend will 1. clean the house ($20) or 2. cook dinner ($15) or 3. Laundry ($10). The opportunity cost of having dinner cooked is $20. If you chose to clean the house, OP is $15 (next best alternative. Accommodation is not an OP because you have to pay for it whether you go to Uni or work. Sunk Costs correct answers Costs that cannot be...

Differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics correct answers Microeconomics -deals with the micro unit of economy such as individual consumer, producer or specific industry Macroeconomics -deals with the macro picture of the whole economy The fundamental problem of economics is. correct answers Scarcity -Lack of enough resources to satisfy all desired uses of those resources. The basic factors of production include. correct answers Land -all natural resources Labor ...

Voluntary exchange benefits all parties if (a) it results in a lower price than the buyer's opportunity cost of producing the good themselves. (b) at least one party is indifferent between trading and not trading. (c) anyone who did not expect to gain would refuse to make the exchange. (d) gains from trade are equally divided among those making the exchange. correct answers C Tom and Jerry each run their own business, and both work eight hours a day. Tom can produce six units of goods ...

A situation where people have unlimited wants but face limited resources is known as: A. Economic efficiency B. Factors of production C. Macroeconomics D. Scarcity correct answers D. Scarcity The branch of economics that focuses on the study of output, inflation, and unemployment is known as: A. Capital B. Labor C. Macroeconomics D. Microeconomics correct answers C. Macroeconomics Which of the following describes a situation most closely related to microeconomics? A. A busines...

Among the fundamental concepts in economics is (a) opportunity cost. (b) marginal analysis. (c) efficient markets. (d) (a) and (b). correct answers D Which of the following is a positive (descriptive) economics question? (a) Will unemployment amongst teenagers increase if the minimum wage is raised? (b) Should the minimum wage be set a 'living wage'? (c) Wouldn't it be more equitable if the minimum wage rose automatically with the cost of living? (d) Wouldn't it be better to subs...

Microeconomics correct answers the branch of economics that studies the choices of individuals, including households, business firms, and government agencies. Macroeconomics correct answers the branch of economics that studies large-scale economic phenomena, particularly inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Goods correct answers have a physical tangible presence what is an example of a good? correct answers pizza Services correct answers have no physical tangible presence bu...

In the long run, what costs do firms have to pay? correct answers Variable Costs (no fixed costs) If you're incurring losses in the long run, will you live immediately or stay? Why correct answers Leave Immediately bc there are no fixed costs to recuperate What are the different types of monopolies? correct answers 1. Closed Monopoly 2. Natural Monopoly 3. Open Monopoly (don't think of it like this) What is a closed monopoly? correct answers Occurs because there are barriers to entr...

Which of the following statement is false with respect to monopolistically competitive firms and monopolies? a. both face a downward sloping marginal revenue curve b. both will reduce quantity produced in order to raise prices and extract greater profits c. both will experience sustained profits in the long run d. both lead to deadweight loss in the short run correct answers c. both will experience sustained profits in the long run Why would a typical U.S. business fail to take th...