Midterm Review Honors

The added benefit received from the purchase or use of the next unit of a product The added benefit received from the purchase or use of the next unit of a product Marginal utility Marginal utility

What does a production possibilities frontier demonstrate? What does a production possibilities frontier demonstrate? Total production combination of any two products Total production combination of any two products The opportunity cost of increasing production of one in terms of the loss of the other The opportunity cost of increasing production of one in terms of the loss of the other

The arrangement of labor so that each worker is doing fewer tasks than before: The arrangement of labor so that each worker is doing fewer tasks than before: Division of labor Division of labor

What does specialization lead to? What does specialization lead to? Increased productivity Increased productivity

Where is labor bought and sold? Where is labor bought and sold? Factor market Factor market

What is the key benefit of the free enterprise system characteristic of private property rights? What is the key benefit of the free enterprise system characteristic of private property rights? Private property can be used as collateral for entrepreneurs to qualify for bank loans to start new businesses Private property can be used as collateral for entrepreneurs to qualify for bank loans to start new businesses

What type of business structure has unlimited life? What type of business structure has unlimited life? Corporation Corporation

The private ownership of the factors of production: The private ownership of the factors of production: Capitalism Capitalism

If the price of a product increased, what would happen to the demand of those things considered its compliment? If the price of a product increased, what would happen to the demand of those things considered its compliment? Shift left Shift left

What is the likely elasticity of demand for cocaine? What is the likely elasticity of demand for cocaine? Inelastic Inelastic

Of what business type is double taxation is a disadvantage? Of what business type is double taxation is a disadvantage? Corporation Corporation

Under what conditions of demand would a monopoly be the most free to raise prices? Under what conditions of demand would a monopoly be the most free to raise prices? Inelastic demand Inelastic demand

What 4 benefits do entrepreneurs provide? What 4 benefits do entrepreneurs provide? Jobs, tax receipts, products, philanthropy Jobs, tax receipts, products, philanthropy

Which economic system, has the lowest standard of living? Which economic system, has the lowest standard of living? Traditional Traditional

Which economic system fails most to provide for the poor and sick? Which economic system fails most to provide for the poor and sick? Market Market

Why would a person be unwilling to pay the same price for a second shirt, similar, but of a different color than the first? Why would a person be unwilling to pay the same price for a second shirt, similar, but of a different color than the first? The second shirt provides diminished marginal utility The second shirt provides diminished marginal utility

A college education is an example of: A college education is an example of: Investing in one’s human capital Investing in one’s human capital Specialization Specialization

If a company that uses heavy machinery has to order more machinery to increase production, the elasticity of supply will likely be: If a company that uses heavy machinery has to order more machinery to increase production, the elasticity of supply will likely be: Inelastic Inelastic

The efficient use of the means of production (also referred to as the rate of production: The efficient use of the means of production (also referred to as the rate of production: Productivity Productivity

An assembly line is an example of: An assembly line is an example of: The division of labor The division of labor

Explains the Law of Demand in that as the price increases for a product, many consumers will purchase similar cheaper items instead Explains the Law of Demand in that as the price increases for a product, many consumers will purchase similar cheaper items instead Substitution effect Substitution effect

When a politician proclaims support for free universal health care for all, you should scream: When a politician proclaims support for free universal health care for all, you should scream: TINSTAAFL! TINSTAAFL!

What market type is most likely to engage in acts of collusion? What market type is most likely to engage in acts of collusion? Oligopoly Oligopoly

In free market systems, individuals are largely free to buy and sell what they want. That compromise between buyer and seller wherein both benefit from the transaction is called: In free market systems, individuals are largely free to buy and sell what they want. That compromise between buyer and seller wherein both benefit from the transaction is called: Voluntary exchange Voluntary exchange

What free market characteristic acts as the economic engine of the economy, creating a powerful incentive that creates new entrepreneurs seeking opportunity and success? What free market characteristic acts as the economic engine of the economy, creating a powerful incentive that creates new entrepreneurs seeking opportunity and success? Profit motive Profit motive

Why are prices relatively low in a monopolistically competitive market? Why are prices relatively low in a monopolistically competitive market? Lots of competition with little chances to collude Lots of competition with little chances to collude

Why do market economic systems provide consumers with the most satisfaction? Why do market economic systems provide consumers with the most satisfaction? They provide a large variety of goods and services They provide a large variety of goods and services Competition Competition

What concept does the common retail slogan, “The customer is always right” reflect? What concept does the common retail slogan, “The customer is always right” reflect? Consumer sovereignty Consumer sovereignty

What government role is being played when Congress passes a bill meant to reinforce federal Lemon Laws? What government role is being played when Congress passes a bill meant to reinforce federal Lemon Laws? Setting legal framework Setting legal framework

What role is the govt. playing when it is enforcing anti-trust laws? What role is the govt. playing when it is enforcing anti-trust laws? Maintaining competition Maintaining competition

Taxing the wealthy at a higher rate is an example of the govt. engaged in: Taxing the wealthy at a higher rate is an example of the govt. engaged in: Redistributing wealth Redistributing wealth

What business form accounts for over 70% of all US businesses? What business form accounts for over 70% of all US businesses? Sole proprietorship Sole proprietorship

Define the market wherein a differentiated product with many sellers is sold amid heavy non-price advertising: Define the market wherein a differentiated product with many sellers is sold amid heavy non-price advertising: Monopolistic competition Monopolistic competition

Which business form had the disadvantage of unlimited liability and finds it most difficult to attract top personnel? Which business form had the disadvantage of unlimited liability and finds it most difficult to attract top personnel? Proprietorship Proprietorship

What is the theoretical model economists use to measure the competitive nature of real markets? What is the theoretical model economists use to measure the competitive nature of real markets? Perfect competition Perfect competition

One partner in a partnership who’s protected from unlimited liability because she helped finance the venture, but does not take part in managing the firm is called: One partner in a partnership who’s protected from unlimited liability because she helped finance the venture, but does not take part in managing the firm is called: A limited partner A limited partner

What market structure defines the women’s shoe market? What market structure defines the women’s shoe market? Monopolistic competition Monopolistic competition

What type of monopoly is the newly created liquid memory market, a new advancement in computer technology patented by Econolabco? What type of monopoly is the newly created liquid memory market, a new advancement in computer technology patented by Econolabco? Technological monopoly Technological monopoly

What happens to the market price of cars when the recession begins to recover? What happens to the market price of cars when the recession begins to recover? Increases Increases

A firm is able to take advantage of economies-of-scale and lower its prices below what competitors can afford, forcing them out of the market. Name the monopoly type: A firm is able to take advantage of economies-of-scale and lower its prices below what competitors can afford, forcing them out of the market. Name the monopoly type: Natural monopoly Natural monopoly

A lawn mower, a tractor, a factory, a computer, and a drill press are all examples of: A lawn mower, a tractor, a factory, a computer, and a drill press are all examples of: Physical capital Physical capital Capital goods Capital goods

Who sets price ceilings? Who sets price ceilings? The government The government

What business form has the most control over price? What business form has the most control over price? Monopoly Monopoly

What will the supply and demand curve look like for a product whose quantities cannot be increased? What will the supply and demand curve look like for a product whose quantities cannot be increased? D S

Why do oligopolies remain oligopolies? Why do oligopolies remain oligopolies? Huge cost barriers Huge cost barriers

Why is it easier for corporations to raise financial capital? Why is it easier for corporations to raise financial capital? Likelier to get a bank loan Likelier to get a bank loan Can issue more shares of stock to the market Can issue more shares of stock to the market Can sell corporate bonds Can sell corporate bonds

What is the most regulated business type? What is the most regulated business type? Corporation Corporation

When the price of a product increases, the demand for its substitute: When the price of a product increases, the demand for its substitute: Shifts right D1D2

What business form is hit with double taxation? What business form is hit with double taxation? Corporation Corporation

What happens to the market at equilibrium? What happens to the market at equilibrium? The market is cleared The market is cleared Surpluses and shortages disappear Surpluses and shortages disappear

What happens when price is set above equilibrium? What happens when price is set above equilibrium? Surpluses are created Surpluses are created

Create a demand curve for avocados showing the change in demand from 1935 to 2009: Create a demand curve for avocados showing the change in demand from 1935 to 2009: P1 Q1Q2

What would a S&D curve look like that indicated a minimum wage? What would a S&D curve look like that indicated a minimum wage? S D P Q

S&D curve for computers when consumer income falls: S&D curve for computers when consumer income falls: P1 Q2 Q1

Create a S&D curve for desks when wood becomes more expensive and a new strand of malaria wipes out 15% of the world population: Create a S&D curve for desks when wood becomes more expensive and a new strand of malaria wipes out 15% of the world population: S1 S2 D1D2

What happens to market price and quantity for computers when a strike delays production? What happens to market price and quantity for computers when a strike delays production? Demand doesn’t change Supply shifts left D S1 S2