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Chapter 1/Ten Principles of Economicsv33Chapter 1Ten Principles of EconomicsMultiple Choice1.The word that comes from the Greek word for one who manages a household isa.market.b.consumer.c.producer.d.economy.ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: EconomyMSC: Definitional2.The word “economy” comes from the Greek word oikonomos, which means a.“environment.”b.“production.”c.“one who manages a household.”d.“one who makes decisions.”ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: EconomyMSC: Definitional3.Resources are a.scarce for households but plentiful for economies.b.plentiful for households but scarce for economies.c.scarce for households and scarce for economies.d.plentiful for households and plentiful for economies.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: Resources, ScarcityMSC: Interpretive4.Economics deals primarily with the concept ofa.scarcity.b.poverty.c.change.d.power.ANS: ADIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Definitional5.Which of the following questions is not answered by the decisions that every society must make?a.What determines consumer preferences?b.What goods will be produced?c.Who will produce the goods?d.Who will consume the goods?ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-0TOP: EconomiesMSC: Interpretive6.The overriding reason as to why households and societies face many decisions is thata.resources are scarce.b.goods and services are not scarce.c.incomes fluctuate with business cycles.d.people, by nature, tend to disagree.ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive7.The phenomenon of scarcity stems from the fact that a.most economies production methods are not very good.b.in most economies, wealthy people consume disproportionate quantities of goods and services.c.governments restricts production of too many goods and services.d.resources are limited.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive8.Approximately what percentage of the worlds economies experience scarcity?a.25%b.50%c.75%d.100%ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive9.When a society cannot produce all the goods and services people wish to have, it is said that the economy is experiencinga.scarcity.b.shortages.c.inefficiencies.d.inequities.ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive10.For society, a good is not scarce ifa.at least one individual in society can obtain all he or she wants of the good.b.firms are producing the good at full capacity.c.all members of society can have all they want of the good.d.those who have enough income can buy all they want of the good.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive11.Which of the following products would be considered scarce?a.golf clubsb.Picasso paintingsc.applesd.All of the above are correct.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-0TOP: ScarcityMSC: Interpretive12.Economics is the study ofa.production methods.b.how society manages its scarce resources.c.how households decide who performs which tasks.d.the interaction of business and government.ANS: BDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: Economies, ScarcityMSC: Definitional13.Economics is the study ofa.how society manages its scarce resources.b.the governments role in society.c.how a market system functions.d.how to increase production.ANS: ADIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: Economies, ScarcityMSC: Definitional14.In most societies, resources are allocated bya.a single central planner.b.a small number of central planners.c.those firms that use resources to provide goods and services.d.the combined actions of millions of households and firms.ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-0TOP: Resource allocationMSC: Interpretive15.The adage, There is no such thing as a free lunch, is used to illustrate the principle thata.goods are scarce.b.people face tradeoffs.c.income must be earned.d.households face many decisions.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Interpretive16.The adage, There is no such thing as a free lunch, meansa.even people on welfare have to pay for food.b.the cost of living is always increasing.c.to get something we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.d.all costs are included in the price of a product.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Definitional17.Economists use the phrase There is no such thing as a free lunch, to illustrate the principle thata.inflation almost always results in higher prices over time.b.nothing is free in a market economy.c.making decisions requires trading off one goal against another.d.if something looks too good to be true, it probably is not worth pursuing.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Interpretive18.Which of the following statements best represents the principle represented by the adage, There is no such thing as a free lunch?a.Melissa can attend the concert only if she takes her sister with her.b.Greg is hungry and homeless.c.Brian must repair the tire on his bike before he can ride it to class.d.Kendra must decide between going to Colorado or Cancun for spring break.ANS: DDIF: 3REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Applicative19.The principle that people face tradeoffs applies toa.individuals.b.families.c.societies.d.All of the above are correct.ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Applicative20.A typical society strives to get the most it can from its scarce resources. At the same time, the society attempts to distribute the benefits of those resources to the members of the society in a fair manner. In other words, the society faces a tradeoff betweena.guns and butter.b.efficiency and equity.c.inflation and unemployment.d.work and leisure.ANS: BDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive21.Guns and butter are used to represent the classic societal tradeoff between spending ona.durable and nondurable goods.b.imports and exports.c.national defense and consumer goods.d.law enforcement and agriculture.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Interpretive22.When society requires that firms reduce pollution, there isa.a tradeoff because of reduced incomes to the firms owners and workers.b.a tradeoff only if some firms are forced to close.c.no tradeoff, since the cost of reducing pollution falls only on the firms affected by the requirements.d.no tradeoff, since everyone benefits from reduced pollution.ANS: ADIF: 3REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Applicative23.A tradeoff exists between a clean environment and a higher level of income in thata.studies show that individuals with higher levels of income actually pollute less than low-income individuals.b.efforts to reduce pollution typically are not completely successful.c.laws that reduce pollution raise costs of production and reduce incomes.d.by employing individuals to clean up pollution, employment and income both rise.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: TradeoffsMSC: Applicative24.Which of the following phrases best captures the notion of efficiency?a.absolute fairnessb.equal distributionc.minimum wasted.equitable outcomeANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: EfficiencyMSC: Interpretive25.Which of the following is true?a.Efficiency refers to the size of the economic pie; equity refers to how the pie is divided.b.Government policies usually improve upon both equity and efficiency.c.As long as the economic pie continually gets larger, no one will have to go hungry.d.Efficiency and equity can both be achieved if the economic pie is cut into equal pieces.ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive26.Efficiency means thata.society is conserving resources in order to save them for the future.b.societys goods and services are distributed equally among societys members.c.societys goods and services are distributed fairly, though not necessarily equally, among societys members.d.society is getting the maximum benefits from its scarce resources.ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: EfficiencyMSC: Definitional27.Economists use the word equity to describe a situation in whicha.each member of society has the same income.b.each member of society has access to abundant quantities of goods and services, regardless of his or her income.c.society is getting the maximum benefits from its scarce resources.d.the benefits of societys resources are distributed fairly among societys members.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: EquityMSC: Interpretive28.Senator Smith wants to increase taxes on people with high incomes and use the money to help the poor. Senator Jones argues that such a tax will discourage successful people from working and will therefore make society worse off. An economist would say thata.we should agree with Senator Smith.b.we should agree with Senator Jones.c.a good decision requires that we recognize both viewpoints.d.there are no tradeoffs between equity and efficiency.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Efficiency, EquityMSC: Applicative29.Which of the following words and phrases best captures the notion of equity?a.minimum wasteb.maximum benefitc.samenessd.fairnessANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: EquityMSC: Definitional30.When government policies are enacted,a.equity can usually be enhanced without an efficiency loss, but efficiency can never be enhanced without an equity loss.b.efficiency can usually be enhanced without an equity loss, but equity can never be enhanced without an efficiency loss.c.it is always the case that either efficiency and fairness are both enhanced, or efficiency and equity are both diminished.d.None of the above are correct.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Applicative31.A likely effect of government policies that redistribute income and wealth from the wealthy to the poor is that those policiesa.enhance equity.b.reduce efficiency.c.reduce the reward for working hard.d.All of the above are correct.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive32.When the government implements programs such as progressive income tax rates, which of the following is likely to occur?a.Equity is increased and efficiency is increased.b.Equity is increased and efficiency is decreased.c.Equity is decreased and efficiency is increased.d.Equity is decreased and efficiency is decreased.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive33.As a result of a successful attempt by government to cut the economic pie into more equal slices,a.it is easier to cut the pie, and therefore the economy can produce a larger pie.b.the government can more easily allocate the pie to those most in need.c.the pie gets smaller, and there will be less pie overall.d.government will spend too much time cutting and it causes the economy to lose the ability to produce enough pie for everyone.ANS: CDIF: 3REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Analytical34.When the government attempts to improve equity in an economy the result is oftena.an increase in overall output in the economy.b.additional government revenue since overall income will increase.c.a reduction in equity.d.a reduction in efficiency.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive35.When the government redistributes income from the wealthy to the poor,a.efficiency is improved, but equity is not.b.both wealthy people and poor people benefit directly.c.people work less and produce fewer goods and services.d.wealthy people consume fewer goods, but poor people consume more goods, resulting in no real change.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Government, Efficiency, EquityMSC: Interpretive36.In economics, the cost of something isa.the dollar amount of obtaining it.b.always measured in units of time given up to get it.c.what you give up to get it.d.often impossible to quantify, even in principle.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Definitional37.What you give up to obtain an item is called youra.opportunity cost.b.explicit cost.c.true cost.d.direct cost.ANS: ADIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Definitional38.The opportunity cost of going to college isa.the total spent on food, clothing, books, transportation, tuition, lodging, and other expenses.b.the value of the best opportunity a student gives up to attend college.c.zero for students who are fortunate enough to have all of their college expenses paid by someone else.d.zero, since a college education will allow a student to earn a larger income after graduation.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Interpretive39.Maurice receives $100 as a birthday gift. In deciding how to spend the money, he narrows his options down to four choices: Option A, Option B, Option C, and Option D. Each option costs $100. Finally he decides on Option B. The opportunity cost of this decision isa.the value to Maurice of the option he would have chosen had Option B not been available.b.the value to Maurice of Options A, C and D combined.c.$100.d.$300.ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative40.A furniture maker currently produces 100 tables per week and sells them for a profit. She is considering expanding her operation in order to make more tables. Should she expand?a.Yes, because making tables is profitable.b.No, because she may not be able to sell the additional tables.c.It depends on the marginal cost of producing more tables and the marginal revenue she will earn from selling more tables.d.It depends on the average cost of producing more tables and the average revenue she will earn from selling more tables.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Applicative41.For most students, the largest single cost of a college education isa.the wages given up to attend school.b.tuition, fees, and books.c.room and board.d.transportation, parking, and entertainment.ANS: ADIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Interpretive42.For a college student who wishes to calculate the true costs of going to college, the costs of room and board a.should be counted in full, regardless of the costs of eating and sleeping elsewhere.b.should be counted only to the extent that they are more expensive at college than elsewhere.c.usually exceed the opportunity cost of going to college.d.plus the cost of tuition, equals the opportunity cost of going to college.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative43.For which of the following individuals would the opportunity cost of going to college be highest?a.a promising young mathematician who will command a high salary once she earns her college degreeb.a student with average grades who has never held a jobc.a famous, highly-paid actor who wants to take time away from show business to finish college and earn a degreed.a student who is the best player on his college basketball team, but who lacks the skills necessary to play professional basketballANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative44.When you calculate your true costs of going to college, what portion of your room-and-board expenses should be included?a.Your full room-and-board expenses should always be included.b.None of your room-and-board expenses should ever be included.c.You should include only the amount by which your room-and-board expenses exceed the income you earn while attending college.d.You should include only the amount by which your room-and-board expenses exceed the expenses for rent and food if you were not in college.ANS: DDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative45.The opportunity cost of an item isa.the number of hours needed to earn money to buy the item.b.what you give up to get that item.c.usually less than the dollar value of the item.d.the dollar value of the item.ANS: BDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Definitional46.Mallory decides to spend three hours working overtime rather than watching a video with her friends. She earns $8 an hour. Her opportunity cost of working isa.the $24 she earns working.b.the $24 minus the enjoyment she would have received from watching the video.c.the enjoyment she would have received had she watched the video.d.nothing, since she would have received less than $24 of enjoyment from the video.ANS: CDIF: 3REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative47.Russell spends an hour studying instead of playing tennis. The opportunity cost to him of studying isa.the improvement in his grades from studying for the hour.b.the improvement in his grades from studying minus the enjoyment of playing tennis.c.the enjoyment and exercise he would have received had he played tennis.d.zero. Since Russell chose to study rather than to play tennis, the value of studying must have been greater than the value of playing tennis.ANS: CDIF: 3REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Applicative48.College-age athletes who drop out of college to play professional sportsa.are not rational decision makers.b.are well aware that their opportunity cost of attending college is very high.c.are concerned more about present circumstances than their future.d.underestimate the value of a college education.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Opportunity costMSC: Interpretive49.A rational decisionmaker a.ignores marginal changes and focuses instead on “the big picture.”b.ignores the likely effects of government policies when he or she makes choices.c.takes an action only if the marginal benefit of that action exceeds the marginal cost of that action.d.takes an action only if the combined benefits of that action and previous actions exceed the combined costs of that action and previous actions.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Interpretive50.Rational people make decisions at the margin bya.following marginal traditions.b.behaving in a random fashion.c.thinking in black-and-white terms.d.comparing marginal costs and marginal benefits.ANS: DDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Interpretive51.The word margin meansa.edge.b.distance.c.space.d.measure.ANS: ADIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Definitional52.Making rational decisions at the margin means that peoplea.make those decisions that do not impose a marginal cost.b.evaluate how easily a decision can be reversed if problems arise.c.compare the marginal costs and marginal benefits of each decision.d.always calculate the marginal dollar costs for each decision.ANS: CDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Interpretive53.A persons willingness to pay for a good is based on a.the availability of the good.b.the marginal benefit that an extra unit of the good would provide for that person.c.the marginal cost of producing an extra unit of the good.d.esoteric factors, the study of which lies beyond the boundaries of economics.ANS: BDIF: 2REF: 1-1TOP: Marginal changesMSC: Interpretive54.To say that people respond to incentives is to say thata.changes in costs (but not changes in benefits) influence peoples decisions and their behavior.b.changes in benefits (but not changes in costs) influence peoples decisions and their behavior.c.changes in benefits or changes in costs influence peoples decisions and their behavior.d.tradeoffs can be eliminated by rational people who think at the margin.ANS: CDIF: 1REF: 1-1TOP: IncentivesMSC: Definitional55.A marginal change is a
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