You want to invest in a firm whose profits show small fluctuations throughout the business cycle. Which of the following would you invest in?
A) A corporation that depends heavily on business fixed investment
B) A corporation that depends heavily on residential investment
C) A corporation that depends heavily on consumer nondurables
D) A corporation that depends heavily on consumer durables
C
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The output effect of a change in the wage rate on a firm's demand for labor input will be greater:
a. the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the greater the price elasticity of demand for output. b. the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the smaller the price elasticity of demand for output. c. the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the higher the quantity demanded. d. the smaller the possibilities of substituting capital for labor.
A 25% decrease in the price of breakfast cereal leads to a 20% increase in the quantity of cereal demanded. As a result: a. total revenue will decrease
b. total revenue will increase. c. total revenue will remain constant. d. the elasticity of demand will increase.