Economics Flashcard

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When a city decides to build a new park, the opportunity cost is the...

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other projects that cannot be funded due to the park's construction.

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When a product has inelastic demand, it indicates that...

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consumers will continue to buy the product even if the price increases.

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If the cost of producing Nike shoes declines, what is likely to happen in the market for Nike shoes?

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The supply curve will shift right.

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A new federal regulation imposes a cap on the number of hours that toy manufacturers can operate each day to reduce environmental pollution. What is the likely outcome of this regulation?

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The supply of toys will decrease due to the new operational hour restrictions.

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If Jay-Z does something unpopular and many fans stop supporting him, what would happen to the equilibrium price (EP)?

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The equilibrium price of Jay-Z tickets would decrease.

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The people who own or invest in portions of a corporation

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its stockholders.

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What is a common financial disadvantage faced by corporations?

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Double taxation.

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According to the profit maximization rule, what should this firm do if their MR > MC?

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Produce more

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Inability to satisfy all wants at the same time results in

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scarcity

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What is NOT an example of an opportunity cost?

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It costs you money to invest in an opportunity like owning a business

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'It costs you money to invest in an opportunity like owning a business' because opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative foregone, not the actual cost of pursuing an opportunity.