Suppose there are 11 buyers and 11 sellers, each willing to buy or sell one unit of a good, with values {$14, $13, $12, $11, $10, $9, $8, $7, $6, $5, $4,}. Assume no transaction costs and a competitive market. At the optimal bid-ask spread, how many transactions would the market maker undertake in this market

a. two transacttions
b. three transactions
c. four transactions
d. five transactions

b

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A) fall by $50. B) fall by $350. C) remain the same. D) rise by $50. E) rise by $350.

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Which of the following items is likely to have the highest positive income elasticity of demand?

a. Bread b. Jewelry c. Soap d. A plumber's service e. Table salt

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