Question 1

This graph depicts the demand for a normal good.  A shift from A to B in the graph shown for a normal good might be caused by:

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A)   an increase in price.
B)   a decrease in price.
C)   an increase in income.
D)   a decrease in income.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The latest news report stated that the housing market is making a comeback and that house prices are on the rise. This information is likely to:

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A)   increase demand for houses now due to a change in expectations of future prices.
B)   decrease demand for houses now due to a change in expectations of future prices.
C)   have no effect on the current housing market, but will increase demand in the future.
D)   have no effect on the current demand for housing, but will decrease current supply.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The "Made in the USA" campaign was popularized by unions in an effort to influence which determinant of demand?

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A)   Incomes
B)   Preferences
C)   Expectations of future prices
D)   Prices of related goodsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A shortage will occur if:

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A)   the quantity being supplied at a given price is less than the quantity demanded at that price.
B)   the quantity being supplied at a given price exceeds the quantity demanded at that price.
C)   there are not enough buyers in the market.
D)   there are only inexperienced firms in the market.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

When graphing the demand curve:

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A)   quantity goes on the horizontal axis and price goes on the vertical axis.
B)   quantity goes on the vertical axis and price goes on the horizontal axis.
C)   both quantity and price go on the horizontal axis.
D)   it doesn't matter which axis price and quantity are placed on.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A nonprice determinant of supply refers to something that:

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A)   affects the price other than supply.
B)   affects supply other than the price.
C)   determines how large a role prices play in the supply decision.
D)   determines how prices are affected by the seller's income.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Demand for Snickers bars will decrease if:

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A)   the price of Snickers bars decreases.
B)   a news story claiming 95% of all geniuses eat at least one Snickers bar a day is released.
C)   the price of Milky Way bars (a substitute)  decreases.
D)   the price of Milky Way bars (a substitute)  increases.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

An increase in the price of ice cream is likely to cause:

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A)   a movement to the left along the demand curve for ice cream.
B)   an inward shift of the demand curve for ice cream.
C)   an outward shift of the demand curve for ice cream.
D)   a movement to the right along the demand curve for ice cream.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The law of demand describes the:

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A)   inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
B)   direct relationship between price and quantity demanded.
C)   inverse relationship between income and quantity demanded.
D)   direct relationship between income and quantity demanded.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Perfectly competitive markets are:

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A)   the most common type of market in our economy.
B)   hard to find in a real world setting.
C)   made up principally by consumer goods.
D)   typically found in industrial sectors of our economy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The price of dog collars has gone down, and all other variables have remained constant. This change can be shown graphically as a:

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A)   shift in the demand curve to the right.
B)   shift in the demand curve to the left.
C)   movement along the demand curve to the right.
D)   movement along the demand curve to the left.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The best example of a standardized good would be:

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A)   corn.
B)   a handbag.
C)   an autographed baseball.
D)   breakfast cerealE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The equilibrium price is sometimes called the:

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A)   market-clearing price.
B)   optimum price.
C)   maximum price.
D)   quantity-clearing price.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

If producers incorrectly set the price of their product too high a:

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A)   shortage will result and consumers will bid the price down to equilibrium.
B)   surplus will result and excess goods in inventory will signal to producers to lower their prices.
C)   shortage will result and consumers will bid the price up to equilibrium.
D)   surplus will result and excess goods in inventory will signal the producers to restrict output until sales increase.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Supply describes how much of something producers:

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A)   are willing and able to buy under certain circumstances.
B)   want to sell under certain circumstances, although they may not be able to.
C)   are willing and able to offer for sale at varies prices under given circumstances.
D)   want to offer for sale under certain circumstances, although they may not be willing to.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The term market refers to the:

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A)   physical location where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods for money.
B)   buyers and sellers who trade a particular good or service, not to a physical location.
C)   location where buyers go to fulfill their wants and needs.
D)   physical or virtual place of exchange.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Transaction costs can be defined as the costs:

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A)   incurred by buyer and seller in agreeing to and executing a sale of goods or services.
B)   the government must pay to allow for an exchange.
C)   incurred by the buyer and seller in agreeing to and executing a purchase of goods or services, excluding transportation costs.
D)   the government incur to create a structured market for the exchange of buyers and sellers.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Markets

If producers incorrectly set the price of their product too high a:

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The latest news report stated that the housing market is making a comeback and that house prices are on the rise. This information is likely to:

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The "Made in the USA" campaign was popularized by unions in an effort to influence which determinant of demand?

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Perfectly competitive markets are:

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A nonprice determinant of supply refers to something that:

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The law of demand describes the:

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A shortage will occur if:

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The equilibrium price is sometimes called the:

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The best example of a standardized good would be:

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This graph depicts the demand for a normal good. A shift from A to B in the graph shown for a normal good might be caused by:

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An increase in the price of ice cream is likely to cause:

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The price of dog collars has gone down, and all other variables have remained constant. This change can be shown graphically as a:

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Transaction costs can be defined as the costs:

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Supply describes how much of something producers:

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Demand for Snickers bars will decrease if:

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The term market refers to the:

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When graphing the demand curve:

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If producers incorrectly set the price of their product too high a:

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The latest news report stated that the housing market is making a comeback and that house prices are on the rise. This information is likely to:

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The "Made in the USA" campaign was popularized by unions in an effort to influence which determinant of demand?

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A nonprice determinant of supply refers to something that:

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