All else being equal, a permanent decrease in the saving rate in a steady-state economy would cause
A) an increase in the capital—labor ratio and an increase in consumption per worker.
B) an increase in the capital—labor ratio and a decrease in consumption per worker.
C) a decrease in the capital—labor ratio and a decrease in consumption per worker.
D) a decrease in the capital—labor ratio and an increase in consumption per worker.
C
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A rent ceiling on housing creates a problem of allocating the available housing units because
A) the demand for housing decreases and the demand curve shifts leftward. B) the supply of housing increases and the supply curve shifts rightward. C) a shortage of apartments occurs. D) a surplus of apartments occurs. E) it eliminates search, which is one of the major ways housing units are allocated.
In order to raise the rate of economic growth the United States needs to
A. Spend more on consumer goods. B. Use older, tried and true technology. C. Have its consumers save less. D. Have its business firms invest more.