What does cross elasticity of demand between goods reveal about the nature of relationship between them?
What will be an ideal response?
Its sign reveals whether the goods are substitutes or complements. If the two goods are substitutes, their cross elasticities of demand will normally be positive. The cross elasticities of demand for complement goods will normally be negative.
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The "middle-class" ideal that developed in the early 19th century included which of the following elements?
(a) Women were socially and legally equal to men and were encouraged to choose between working and staying in the home (avoiding wage-labor in the factories). (b) Men were to be the income earners providing for the family's material needs while women were to play a greater role regarding the family's spiritual needs. (c) Apprenticeships, rather than public schools, would better serve the need of preparing children for middle-class careers. (d) Poverty among the lower classes was due not to their moral failure but rather low wages, uncertain employment, and lack of economic opportunity.
Ken and Traci are two woodworkers who both make tables and chairs. In one month, Ken can make 3 tables or 18 chairs, whereas Traci can make 8 tables or 24 chairs. Given this, we know that the opportunity cost of 1 chair is
a. 1/6 table for Ken and 1/3 table for Traci. b. 1/6 table for Ken and 3 tables for Traci. c. 6 tables for Ken and 1/3 table for Traci. d. 6 tables for Ken and 3 tables for Traci.