In the long run, increased consumption spending raises only the price level
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Ordinarily, governments attempt to promote competition in markets. Why do governments use patents to block entry into some markets when this prohibits competition?
A) Politicians sometimes succumb to pressure from lobbyists to grant favors to businesses for political reasons. B) Patents are an important source of government revenue. C) Patents are justified because they are an important means for creating network externalities. D) Patents encourage firms to spend money on research necessary to create new products.
Which of the following statements regarding OPEC is false?
A) Because it sells a homogeneous product, since its formation in 1960 OPEC has been the clear leader when it comes to determining the price of crude oil. B) OPEC's membership includes countries from the Middle East, Africa, and South America. C) Over time, OPEC's ability to control the price of oil has been constrained by changes in consumer demand and increased production of oil by non-member countries. D) The cartel has not always been successful when it comes to preventing individual members from cheating on the agreed upon production quotas.