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AP Micro Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The problem of unlimited desires and limited resources is the problem of

a)

wants

b)

marginal benefit

c)

scarcity

d)

free enterprise

2.

When you buy a game system and games together, this is an example of which economic concept?

a)

Complements

b)

Substitutions

c)

Elasticity

d)

Economics

3.

When you buy a PlayStation instead of an X-Box because the price of the PlayStation went up, this is an example of what?

a)

Complements

b)

Substitutions

c)

Elasticity

d)

Economics

4.

According to the _____, quantity demanded and price move in opposite directions.

a)

law of demand

b)

demand curve

c)

demand schedule

d)

market demand

5.

In a ____, most economic decisions are made by individuals looking out for their own interests.

a)

free exchange

b)

market economy

c)

privatized economy

d)

socialist market

6.

____ are rewards offered to try to get people to take certain economic actions.

a)

Profits

b)

Incentives

c)

Marginal benefits

d)

Trade-offs

7.

When economists look at supply and demand schedules and/or supply and demand curves, what are the only two variables examined?

a)

Price and Demand

b)

Price and Supply

c)

Price and Quantity

d)

Price and Equilibrium Point

8.

A ____ system allows businesses to compete for profit with a minimum of government interference.

a)

Free Market

b)

Traditional

c)

Command

d)

Mixed

9.

_____ refers to the desire, willingness, and ability to buy a good or service.

a)

Supply

b)

Demand

c)

Law of Demand

d)

Market Supply

10.

A ____ is a chart or table showing quantities supplied at different possible prices.

a)

supply schedule

b)

supply curve

c)

market table

d)

profit graph

11.

What is the term for the principle that suppliers will normally offer more for sale at higher prices and less at lower prices?

a)

law of supply

b)

supply schedule

c)

law of demand

d)

market demand

12.

____ is the struggle between buyers and sellers to get the best products at the lowest prices.

a)

Competition

b)

Productivity

c)

Free enterprise

d)

Economic freedom

13.

When a new producer of soap enters the market, and the supply curve shifts to the right, which determinant of supply shift is this an example of?

a)

Number of Sellers

b)

Subsidies

c)

Producer Expectations

d)

Input Costs

14.

How are milk and cereal complements?

a)

You usually buy milk and cereal together

b)

They are eaten together

c)

You get complements based on your choices of each

d)

Cereal is expensive but Milk is not

15.

This graph demonstrates

a)

A shift in the Supply Curve

b)

A higher market price after the shift of the Demand Curve

c)

A lower market price after the shift of the Demand Curve

d)

No change in the market quantity after the shift of the Demand Curve

16.

The graph below is an example of a

a)

Demand Schedule

b)

Demand Curve

c)

Supply Schedule

d)

Supply Curve

17.

The table below is an example of a

a)

Supply Schedule

b)

Supply Curve

c)

Demand Curve

d)

Demand Schedule

18.

A volcano erupts in Hawaii that destroys or damages many of the orchards that supply the U.S. with pineapples. What will be the effect on price and quantity of pineapples sold, assuming all else is equal?

a)

Price will rise and quantity will also rise.

b)

Price will drop and quantity will also drop.

c)

Price will drop but quantity will rise.

d)

Price will rise but quantity will drop.

19.

With respect to raising funds, the primary difference between a corporation and other types of businesses is that

a)

they can sell shares of the company to the general public.

b)

they obtain loans from banks.

c)

they always have collateral, but other businesses do not.

d)

they can more easily make decisions about whether to seek a loan.

20.

A breakthrough in nanotechnology allows silicon chips for computers to be produced much more quickly and cheaply. If demand for computers remains unchanged, what will be the effect upon market price and supply?

a)

Both price and supply will rise.

b)

Both price and supply will fall.

c)

The supply will rise while the price falls.

d)

The supply will fall while the price rises.

21.

A market structure in which only one producer supplies a good that is in demand, thereby permitting them to set the price by how much they supply, is called

a)

competition.

b)

monopoly.

c)

oligopoly.

d)

conglomerate.

22.

George has just saved enough money to buy the car he's dreamed of. He puts down $5,000 in cash and finances the rest through his local credit union. George's car is

a)

a consumer good.

b)

a capital good.

c)

a production cost.

d)

a renewable resource.

23.

Jordan works for Georgia as a teacher. His labor provides the government with a much-needed service, and they pay him a salary. With his salary, he buys goods from private businesses, and pays taxes to the government. Jordan's economic interdependence with the government and businesses is referred to as

a)

the money flow.

b)

the monetary cycle.

c)

circular flow of economic activity.

d)

economic independence.

24.

The market for labor would be considered a ________________ market.

a)

product

b)

factor

c)

wage

d)

monopolistic

25.

A politician is worried that plane manufacturers will go out of business because profits are too low. This would mean many voters would lose their jobs. As a solution, they propose a price floor. What is the LIKELY result of this?

a)

a shortage of planes

b)

the problem will be solved without adverse effects

c)

an increase in the quality of the planes

d)

a surplus of planes

26.

Amy just opened her own consulting firm. She loves being her own boss and not consulting with anyone before she makes decisions. The only downside is that she has invested all the money herself. If the business fails, she could go bankrupt. What kind of business is it?

a)

sole proprietorship

b)

partnership

c)

cooperative

d)

corporation

27.

If the income of consumers declines, what will be the MOST LIKELY effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of candy?

a)

Both price and quantity will decline.

b)

Both price and quantity will rise.

c)

Prices will rise, but quantity will decline.

d)

Prices will decline, but quantity will rise.

28.

Even though Bonnie can buy her favorite apple pie at the grocery store for a third of the price, she insists at buying it at a country store. She insists the pies are better and willingly pays the extra money. Thus, the country store sells apple pies for more than the average price. This is largely due to?

a)

the market equilibrium price for apple pies

b)

change in quantity demanded

c)

price controls

d)

economic impact of consumer taste

29.

To protect US peanut farmers, the government sets a price floor for peanuts. It also passes a number of subsidies to help farmers. Although farmers are glad to get the relief, these actions will LIKELY result in

a)

the United States becoming a command economy.

b)

lower safety standards for peanuts.

c)

a surplus of peanuts.

d)

a shortage of peanuts.

30.

Susan, Phil, Robert, and Martina decide to quit their big firms and start their own law practice together. The four make all business decisions together and share all of the profits and risks. Their new law firm is a

a)

sole proprietorship.

b)

major corporation.

c)

partnership.

d)

franchise.

31.

In this supply & demand schedule, what would happen if the price of the socks was set at $2.50 a pair?

a)

All socks would sell because it would be the equilibrium price.

b)

a shortage.

c)

a surplus.

d)

No socks would be produced because it would be the equilibrium price.

32.

What would happen if producers raised the price to $3.50 a pair?

a)

The socks would be priced at the equilibrium price.

b)

No one would buy socks because they are priced too high.

c)

a surplus.

d)

a shortage.

33.

In a perfect market economy, for what price will the socks be sold?

a)

$1.50

b)

$2.00

c)

$3.00

d)

$4.50

34.

Represents how goods, services, and money move through our economy.

a)

Circular Flow Diagram

b)

Supply Curve

c)

Demand Curve

d)

Supply and Demand Curve

35.

A minimum price consumers are required to pay for a good or service.

a)

Price Ceiling

b)

Market Clearing Price

c)

Equilibrium

d)

Price Floor

36.

A maximum price consumers are required to pay for a good or service.

a)

Price Ceiling

b)

Equilibrium

c)

Market Clearing Price

d)

Price Floor

37.

A market structure in which a few large firms dominate a market.

a)

Oligopoly

b)

Monopoly

c)

Monopolistic Competition

d)

Perfect Competition

38.

A market structure in which many companies sell products that are similar but not identical.

a)

Monopolistic Competition

b)

Oligopoly

c)

Monopoly

d)

Perfect Competition

39.

A market structure in which a large number of firms all produce the same product and no single seller controls supply or prices.

a)

Monopoly

b)

Monopolistic Comeptition

c)

Oligopoly

d)

Perfect Competition

40.
Because a modest price increase has little or no effect, the demand for the product is
a)
complementary
b)
inelastic
c)
elastic
d)
unit elastic
41.
The level of profit-maximizing output is reached when marginal cost is
a)
double marginal revenue
b)
one-half of marginal revenue
c)
less than marginal revenue
d)
equal to marginal revenue
42.
Rent payments and property taxes would be counted as
a)
total cost
b)
variable costs
c)
fixed costs
d)
marginal costs
43.
Profits will be maximized when marginal revenue
a)
is double marginal cost
b)
equals marginal cost
c)
is one-half marginal cost
d)
exceeds marginal cost
44.
The federal minimum wage law demonstrates
a)
a price ceiling
b)
a price floor
c)
a price equilibrium
d)
a market price
45.

What is the Profit Maximizing Formula?

a)

Revenue > Expenses

b)

MR > ATC

c)

MR = MC

d)

AFC + AVC = ATC

46.

What is the difference between Accounting (Normal) Profit and Economic Profit?

a)

Merchandise Costs

b)

Opportunity Cost

c)

Labor Cost

d)

Expenses

47.

Bob currently earns $50,000 per year as a financial planner. If he quit his job and opened an ice cream stand on the beach, earning $25,000 per year in accounting profit, what is his Economic Profit?

a)

$25,000

b)

$50,000

c)

$75,000

d)

-$25,000

48.

According to the Profit Maximizing Formula, how many units should this firm produce?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

49.

Which of the following is the best definition for Marginal Cost?

a)

The cost of producing more units

b)

The cost of producing one additional unit

c)

Fixed costs

d)

Variable Costs

50.

Which costs change based on the number of units produced?

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

51.

Labor, utilities, and raw materials are an example of which of these?

a)

Fixed Costs

b)

Variable Costs

52.

Which of the following best explains why firms experience Increasing Marginal Returns?

a)

Workers can specialize

b)

Workers reach the limit of fixed resources

c)

Managers motivate workers to produce more

d)

Poor management leads to low motivation

53.

With which worker does this firm begin to experience Diminishing Marginal Returns?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

54.

With which worker does this firm begin to experience Negative Marginal Returns?

a)

Second

b)

Third

c)

Fourth

d)

Fifth

55.

A firm expands its fixed resources and its overall costs of production go down. It is experiencing...

a)

Increasing returns to scale

b)

Constant returns to scale

c)

Negative returns to scale

56.

A firm expands its fixed resources and its overall costs of production go up. It is experiencing...

a)

Increasing returns to scale

b)

Constant returns to scale

c)

Negative returns to scale

57.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Perfectly Competitive markets?

a)

Many small firms

b)

Virtually identical products

c)

High barriers to entry

d)

No need to advertise

58.

In the long run, a Perfectly Competitive Firm will..

a)

Earn zero economic profit

b)

Earn an economic profit

c)

Make an economic loss

d)

Shut down

59.

Which of the following best describes Allocative Efficiency?

a)

D = ATC

b)

D = AVC

c)

D = MC

d)

Run = DMC

60.

What will happen when there is short-term LOSS in a market?

a)

Firms will enter the market, and prices will rise.

b)

Firms will enter the market, and prices will fall.

c)

Firms will leave the market, and prices will rise.

d)

Firms will leave the market, and prices will fall.

61.

What will happen when there is short-term PROFIT in a market?

a)

Firms will enter the market, and prices will rise.

b)

Firms will enter the market, and prices will fall.

c)

Firms will leave the market, and prices will rise.

d)

Firms will leave the market, and prices will fall.