Question 1

The following economy produces two products.
 
-Refer to the above table. According to the production possibilities schedule, a combination of four tanks and 650 autos is:

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A)   attainable and involves an efficient use of society's resources.
B)   attainable, but would not be in the best interests of a strong national defense.
C)   not attainable because it is not listed in the schedule.
D)   not attainable because society does not have sufficient resources to produce this combination.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Suppose there are two economies, Alpha and Beta, which have the same production possibilities curves and are on the same point on each curve. If Beta then devotes more resources to investment goods than consumer goods when compared to Alpha, then in the future:

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A)   Alpha will experience greater economic growth than Beta.
B)   Beta will experience greater economic growth than Alpha.
C)   Alpha will not be able to achieve full employment or productive efficiency.
D)   Beta will not be able to achieve full employment or productive efficiencyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Society wants to use its scarce resources efficiently. To achieve this economic goal it must:

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A)   have full employment and full production.
B)   have a fixed resource base and fixed technology.
C)   expand the use of capital goods and reduce the use of labor.
D)   increase the rental, interest, wage, and profit payments to the factors of production.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a)  is the current curve for the economy. Other things being equal, society's current choice of point P on curve (a)  will:

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A)   allow it to achieve more rapid economic growth than would the choice of point N.
B)   entail a slower rate of economic growth than would the choice of point N.
C)   entail the same rate of growth as would the choice of point N.
D)   be unobtainable because it exceeds the productive capacity of the economy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Assume that for Indy, one hour of study time in economics is perfectly substitutable for an hour of study time in calculus. Indy has exams in both subjects tomorrow and he determines that if he spends all of his time studying economics, he will receive scores of 96 on his economics exam and 45 on his calculus exam. If he studies only calculus, his economics score will be 81 and his calculus score will be 90. Based on this information and assuming that Indy has no better alternative use of his time, what is the opportunity cost of improving his economics score by one (1)  point?

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A)   1 point on his calculus exam
B)   1/3 point on his calculus exam
C)   3 points on his calculus exam
D)   The opportunity cost cannot be determined with the information given.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

1 and PP2 show the production  possibilities for years 1 and 2. The nation's total production then decreased after year 2. This change could be represented by a move from: A)  F to A. B)  A to E. C)  F to B. D)  E to D." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > The graph above shows two production possibilities curves for a nation that produces two goods, Y and Z. PP1 and PP2 show the production  possibilities for years 1 and 2. The nation's total production then decreased after year 2. This change could be represented by a move from:

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A)   F to A.
B)   A to E.
C)   F to B.
D)   E to D.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

1 was unchanged, P2 increased, income decreased. B)  P1 decreased, P2 increased, income was unchanged. C)  P1 increased, P2 decreased, income was unchanged. D)  P1 decreased, P2 was unchanged, income increased." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > In the graph above, A is the initial budget line and B is the new budget line. Which of the following changes might have occurred?

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A)   P1 was unchanged, P2 increased, income decreased.
B)   P1 decreased, P2 increased, income was unchanged.
C)   P1 increased, P2 decreased, income was unchanged.
D)   P1 decreased, P2 was unchanged, income increased.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

According to the Zuckerberg, Seacrest, and Swift illustration:

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A)   Zuckerberg, Seacrest, and Swift made a mistake by not attending college.
B)   Zuckerberg, Seacrest, and Swift did not weigh marginal benefits against marginal costs when making decisions.
C)   Opportunity costs vary greatly between individuals and matter in decision making.
D)   Attending college has little effect on lifetime earnings.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The following economy produces two products.

- Given the production possibilities schedule above, a combination of three tanks and 350 autos:

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A)   illustrates the trade-off between tanks and autos.
B)   is attainable but involves the unemployment or inefficient use of some of society's resources.
C)   cannot be produced by society, given its current level of resources and production technology.
D)   is not attainable because this combination is not listed in the schedule.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 10

A point on the frontier of the production possibilities curve is:

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A)   attainable and the economy is efficient.
B)   attainable, but the economy is inefficient.
C)   unattainable and the economy is inefficient.
D)   unattainable, but the economy is efficient.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 11

If an economy is producing at a point inside a production possibilities curve:

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A)   the economy is efficient.
B)   there is economic growth.
C)   resources are unemployed.
D)   resources are fully employed.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

- Refer to the above graph. The shift of the budget line from AB to CD is consistent with:

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A)   a decrease in money income.
B)   an increase in money income.
C)   an increase in the price of Good 1 and no change in the price of Good 2.
D)   a decrease in the price of Good 2 and no change in the price of Good 1.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a)  is the current curve for the economy. The movement from curve (a)  to curve (b)  suggests:

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A)   a movement from unemployment to full employment.
B)   an improvement in capital goods technology but not in consumer goods technology.
C)   an improvement in consumer goods technology but not in capital goods technology.
D)   a decline in the total output of this society.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 14

If a consumer has an income of $120, the price of X is $5, and the price of Y is $8. Which combination of the two goods is unattainable?

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A)   20X and 2Y.
B)   8X and 10Y.
C)   12X and 8Y.
D)   2X and 13Y.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

If an economy that produces capital and consumer goods is operating at a point on its production possibilities curve:

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A)   it is achieving full employment but not full production.
B)   it is achieving full production but not full employment.
C)   more capital goods can be produced only at the cost of some consumer goods.
D)   the economy is incapable of achieving significant economic growth.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A movement along the production possibilities curve would imply that:

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A)   the labor force has grown.
B)   productivity has increased.
C)   productivity has declined.
D)   society has chosen a different set of outputs.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

When an economy is at full employment and full production, more of any one product:

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A)   cannot be produced because there is full production.
B)   can be produced only if there is a general decrease in prices.
C)   can be produced only if there is less production of some other products.
D)   cannot be produced unless private enterprise does so rather than government.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Refer to the graph. The combination of 4 units of drill presses and 2 units of bread is:

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A)   unattainable given available resources and technology.
B)   attainable if the economy becomes more efficient in allocating resources.
C)   attainable and efficient.
D)   attainable, but represents an economy not achieving full employment or full production.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Economics is the study of the efficient use of scarce resources to achieve maximum satisfaction of economic wants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

- In the diagram above, Cheri's budget line shifts outward from AB to CD. Which statement below is consistent with this shift?

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A)   Both prices double; her income doubles.
B)   Her income is reduced; no change in either price.
C)   Both prices are reduced by 50 percent; her income is reduced by less than 50 percent.
D)   Both the price of good 1 and Cheri's income increase; there is no change in the price of goodE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Limits, Alternatives, and Choices

The following economy produces two products. -Refer to the above table. According to the production possibilities schedule, a combination of four tanks and 650 autos is:

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Suppose there are two economies, Alpha and Beta, which have the same production possibilities curves and are on the same point on each curve. If Beta then devotes more resources to investment goods than consumer goods when compared to Alpha, then in the future:

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Society wants to use its scarce resources efficiently. To achieve this economic goal it must:

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-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a) is the current curve for the economy. Other things being equal, society's current choice of point P on curve (a) will:

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The graph above shows two production possibilities curves for a nation that produces two goods, Y and Z. PP₁ and PP₂ show the production possibilities for years 1 and 2. The nation's total production then decreased after year 2. This change could be represented by a move from:

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In the graph above, A is the initial budget line and B is the new budget line. Which of the following changes might have occurred?

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According to the Zuckerberg, Seacrest, and Swift illustration:

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The following economy produces two products. - Given the production possibilities schedule above, a combination of three tanks and 350 autos:

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A point on the frontier of the production possibilities curve is:

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A

If an economy is producing at a point inside a production possibilities curve:

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- Refer to the above graph. The shift of the budget line from AB to CD is consistent with:

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-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a) is the current curve for the economy. The movement from curve (a) to curve (b) suggests:

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If a consumer has an income of $120, the price of X is $5, and the price of Y is $8. Which combination of the two goods is unattainable?

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If an economy that produces capital and consumer goods is operating at a point on its production possibilities curve:

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A movement along the production possibilities curve would imply that:

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When an economy is at full employment and full production, more of any one product:

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Refer to the graph. The combination of 4 units of drill presses and 2 units of bread is:

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Economics is the study of the efficient use of scarce resources to achieve maximum satisfaction of economic wants.

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- In the diagram above, Cheri's budget line shifts outward from AB to CD. Which statement below is consistent with this shift?

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Exam 1: Limits, Alternatives, and Choices

The following economy produces two products. -Refer to the above table. According to the production possibilities schedule, a combination of four tanks and 650 autos is:

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Suppose there are two economies, Alpha and Beta, which have the same production possibilities curves and are on the same point on each curve. If Beta then devotes more resources to investment goods than consumer goods when compared to Alpha, then in the future:

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Society wants to use its scarce resources efficiently. To achieve this economic goal it must:

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-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a) is the current curve for the economy. Other things being equal, society's current choice of point P on curve (a) will:

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The graph above shows two production possibilities curves for a nation that produces two goods, Y and Z. PP1 and PP2 show the production possibilities for years 1 and 2. The nation's total production then decreased after year 2. This change could be represented by a move from:

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In the graph above, A is the initial budget line and B is the new budget line. Which of the following changes might have occurred?

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According to the Zuckerberg, Seacrest, and Swift illustration:

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The following economy produces two products. - Given the production possibilities schedule above, a combination of three tanks and 350 autos:

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A point on the frontier of the production possibilities curve is:

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If an economy is producing at a point inside a production possibilities curve:

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- Refer to the above graph. The shift of the budget line from AB to CD is consistent with:

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-Refer to the above production possibilities curves. Curve (a) is the current curve for the economy. The movement from curve (a) to curve (b) suggests:

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If a consumer has an income of $120, the price of X is $5, and the price of Y is $8. Which combination of the two goods is unattainable?

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If an economy that produces capital and consumer goods is operating at a point on its production possibilities curve:

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A movement along the production possibilities curve would imply that:

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When an economy is at full employment and full production, more of any one product:

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Refer to the graph. The combination of 4 units of drill presses and 2 units of bread is:

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Economics is the study of the efficient use of scarce resources to achieve maximum satisfaction of economic wants.

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- In the diagram above, Cheri's budget line shifts outward from AB to CD. Which statement below is consistent with this shift?

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