What does a high price signal?

Reduce production, lower demand

What does a low price signal?

Increase production, reduce demand

What three basic questions do prices help producers and consumers decide?

What, how, and for whom to produce

Who, when, and where to produce

How much, when, and why to produce

What, where, and when to produce

Who, why, and how to distribute

What would happen without prices in the economy?

Allocation decisions would be made some other way

The economy would collapse immediately

Production would be less efficient

The economy would thrive without prices

Why do prices perform their function well in an economy?

Because of fixed supply and demand

In a competitive market economy, why are prices considered neutral?

They favor neither the producer nor the consumer

They favor the producer over the consumer

They favor the consumer over the producer

They are determined by the government

What do prices represent in a competitive market?

Compromises between buyers and sellers

How are prices in a market economy flexible?

They adjust to unforeseen events like natural disasters and war

They are set once and remain stable

They are fixed by the government

They stay the same in any situation

They are controlled by producers only

What happens when prices adjust to new levels after unforeseen events?

Buyers and sellers adjust their consumption and production accordingly

Producers stop selling products

What is one of the strengths of a market economy, according to the text?

The ability to absorb unexpected "shocks"

The ability to predict all market movements

The control of prices by the government

The centralization of decision-making

The ability to eliminate competition

Why are prices easy to understand for most people?

People have known about prices all their lives

They are set by a universal standard

They are only used for basic goods

They are controlled by the government

What happens when prices change gradually?

People hardly notice the changes

There is a sudden panic in the market

Consumers stop buying the product

Producers make immediate adjustments

What is the cost of administering prices in competitive markets?

There is no cost of administration

There are many bureaucratic steps

Government intervention is required

What would life be like without a price system?

Allocations would be determined by intelligence, good looks, or political connections

Allocations would be made randomly

People would trade goods directly

Resources would be evenly distributed

Everyone would receive equal amounts

What event involved an allocation issue in Cuba?

An exhibition baseball game by the Baltimore Orioles

A government meeting about economic policies

A sports competition between countries

How did Fidel Castro solve the seating problem at the game?

By giving seats to Communist Party members

By allowing only loyal fans to attend

By selling tickets based on income

By having a lottery for tickets

What does a ration coupon entitle the holder to do?

Obtain a certain amount of a product

Get free access to government services

Buy luxury goods at a discounted price

Claim a share of national resources

How can a government distribute ration coupons?

Give them outright or charge a modest fee

Only give them to loyal citizens

Give them based on work performance

Require payment equal to market price

When has rationing been widely used?

During times of high unemployment

What is one issue with rationing mentioned in the text?

It always results in fair distribution

It ensures equal allocation for everyone

It prevents government corruption

It eliminates market volatility

What is the first problem with rationing?

Almost everyone feels their share is too small

People feel their share is too large

People feel their share is just right

Some people feel they deserve more

The share distribution is too complex

What was the issue during the energy crisis of the 1970s regarding gasoline?

Gasoline rationing was planned but never implemented

Gasoline was in short supply everywhere

The government provided free gas for citizens

Gasoline was made available in unlimited amounts

What was one problem with allocating rationing coupons?

Determining how to allocate them in a fair way

Deciding who should receive them first

Deciding how much to give each person

Ensuring that everyone received an equal amount

Preventing people from selling coupons

What issue was debated regarding gas coupon allocation?

How much each person should pay for them

Whether coupons should be distributed equally

Who should get the most coupons

Whether to restrict the sale of gas

What is a second problem with rationing?

The administrative costs involved

The difficulty of determining fair distribution

The confusion over how many coupons to give out

The challenge of tracking consumption

The public's refusal to participate

What must be paid for in the administrative cost of rationing?

Salaries, printing, and distribution costs

Only the salaries of government officials

Printing and distribution of goods

The cost of maintaining the product supply

Taxes for managing the rationing system

What problem arises despite careful rationing?

Some coupons will be stolen, sold, or counterfeited

Coupons will be lost in the mail

Some people will not use their coupons

Coupons will not be accepted by all stores

Some coupons will become invalid over time

What is the third problem with rationing?

The negative impact on the incentive to produce

The increase in production costs

The decrease in government revenue

The lack of consumer interest in products

The difficulty in maintaining product quality

What could happen if workers were paid with ration coupons?

They might lose some incentive to work

They would work harder to earn more coupons

They would be motivated to work less

They would receive a raise in coupons

They would be more satisfied with their work

Why do economists favor the price system?

Because of the difficulties with nonprice allocation systems

Because it allows for government control

Because it creates a fair distribution system

Because it eliminates market competition

What do prices do beyond helping individuals make decisions?

They serve as signals to help allocate resources between markets

What was the effect of higher oil prices on consumer decisions?

People spent a greater part of their income on energy

People bought more luxury goods

People spent more on non-essential products

People reduced spending entirely

People focused on saving more money

Why did people buy fewer SUVs during the rise in oil prices?

SUVs became more expensive to produce

The demand for SUVs decreased due to fuel efficiency concerns

What did some manufacturers offer to move large SUV inventories?

Rebates or zero-interest financing

What did automakers do in response to high oil prices?

Increased the production of luxury cars

Increased the production of fuel-inefficient vehicles

What did Ford Motor Company do to respond to high oil prices?

Closed plants, laid off workers, and focused on fuel-efficient cars

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