The objective of an economic model is to
a. be an accurate description of reality
b. yield better understanding of important relationships
c. use simplifying assumptions to make positive economic statements
d. use basic principles of economics to derive fundamental assumptions about human behavior
e. predict real-world occurrences with complete accuracy
B
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Suppose the current price of a pound of steak is $12 per pound and the equilibrium price is $9 per pound. In this case, there is a
A) surplus, so the price falls and quantity supplied increases. B) surplus, so the price rises and quantity demanded increases. C) shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded decreases. D) shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases. E) surplus, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
Market income is
A) profit earned in factor markets. B) interest earned in factor markets. C) wages, interest, rent, and profit earned in factor markets. D) wages, interest, rent, and profit earned in factor markets plus cash payments made to households by government.