When looking at this graph for the welfare effects of a subsidy, which area represents the cost of the subsidy to the government?



a. area a + b + c + d

b. area b + e + f + c + g

c. area f

d. area a + b – c

b. area b + e + f + c + g

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A manufacturer refuses to supply a retailer who does not accept the manufacturer's guidance on the price. A) only I B) only II C) both I and II D) neither I nor II

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Newsgroup Markets

Visit one of the following newsgroups: (Newsgroups provide lists of messages on a particular topic. Google provides a searchable interface for these newsgroups.)

  • rec.antiques.marketplace
  • rec.audio.marketplace
  • rec.music.makers.marketplace

Questions:

  • Do participants in such lists receive gains from trade? How?
  • Does the existence of internet newsgroups such as these allow some individuals to gain from trade that might not otherwise occur? Explain.

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