Suppose the demand for good X is given by Qdx = 10 + axPx + ayPy + aMM. From the law of demand we know that ax will be:

A. greater than zero.
B. less than zero.
C. zero.
D. none of the statements associated with this question are correct.

Answer: B

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Assume the firms in a perfectly competitive industry are initially in long-run equilibrium and the cost of labor increases. In the short run, this will cause firms in the industry to:

A) reduce output and incur a loss. B) reduce output and earn a positive economic profit. C) increase output and incur a loss. D) increase output and earn a positive economic profit.

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