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Refer to Chart 6. Point F represents

• none of the answers are correct.

• a combination of production that can be reached if we reduce the production of eggs by 20 units.

• a combination of production that can be reached if there is a sufficient advance in technology.

• a combination of production that is inefficient because there are unemployed resources

Refer to Chart 6. When we move from point A to point D,

• the opportunity cost of eggs in terms of bacon falls

• the opportunity cost of eggs in terms of bacon rises

• the opportunity cost of eggs in terms of bacon is constant.

• the economy becomes less efficient.

• the economy becomes more efficient

Which of the following issues is related to microeconomics?

• the impact of oil prices on car production

• the impact of money on inflation

• the impact of technology on economic growth

• the impact of deficits on savings

Which of the following statements about microeconomics and macroeconomics is not true?

• The study of very large industries is a topic within macroeconomics

• Macroeconomics is concerned with economy-wide phenomena

• Microeconomics is a building block for macroeconomics

• Microeconomics and macroeconomics cannot be entirely separated

Which of the following statements is normative?

• Large government deficits cause an economy to grow more slowly

• People work harder if the wage is higher

• .The unemployment rate should be lower

• Printing too much money causes inflation

In making which of the following statements is an economist acting more like a scientist?

• A reduction in unemployment benefits will reduce the unemployment rate

• The rate of inflation should be reduced because it robs the elderly of their savings.

• The unemployment rate should be reduced because unemployment robs individuals of their dignity

• The state should increase subsidies to universities because the future of our country depends on education

Positive statements are

• macroeconomic

• microeconomic

• statements of description that can be tested.

• statements of prescription that involve value judgments

Suppose two economists are arguing about policies that deal with unemployment. One economist says, "The government should fight unemployment because it is the greatest social evil." The other economist responds, "Nonsense! Inflation is the greatest social evil." These economists

• really don't disagree at all. It just appears that they disagree

• disagree because they have different values

• none of these answers

• disagree because they have different scientific judgments

Suppose two economists are arguing about policies that deal with unemployment. One economist says, "The government could lower unemployment by one percentage point if it would just increase government spending by 50 billion dollars." The other economist responds, "Nonsense and poppycock! If the government spent an additional 50 billion dollars, it would reduce unemployment by only one tenth of one percent, and that effect would only be temporary!" These economists

• none of these answers

• disagree because they have different scientific judgments

• really don't disagree at all. It just appears that they disagree

• disagree because they have different values.

Suppose consumer tastes shift toward the consumption of apples. Which of the following statements is an accurate description of the impact of this event on the market for apples?

• There is an increase in the quantity demanded of apples and in the supply for apples

• There is an increase in the demand and supply of apples

• There is an increase in the demand for apples and a decrease in the supply of apples

• There is a decrease in the quantity demanded of apples and an increase in the supply for apples.

• There is an increase in the demand for apples and an increase in the quantity supplied of apples