How is economics used as a policy tool?
What will be an ideal response?
Individuals, businesses, and governments use economics as a policy tool. Individuals use the economic ideas of marginal benefit and marginal cost when making decisions for such topics as attending college, paying cash or credit for a purchase, and working. Businesses also use the concepts of marginal benefit and marginal cost when making decisions about what to produce, how to produce, and even how many hours to stay open. Finally governments also use marginal benefit and marginal cost when deciding issues such as the level of property taxes, the amount to fund higher education, or the level of a tariff on Brazilian ethanol.
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General-equilibrium analysis is the study of
A) how an equilibrium is determined in all markets simultaneously. B) how an equilibrium is determined in all closely related markets. C) the effects of a change in a market, and all spillover effects in all related markets. D) All of the above.
A new toll road was built in Southern California between San Juan Capistrano and Costa Mesa. On average, drivers save 10 minutes taking this road as opposed to the old road. The toll is $2; the fine for not paying the toll is $76
The probability of catching and fining someone who does not pay the toll is 90%. Individuals who take the road and pay the toll must therefore value 10 minutes at a minimum A) between $1.80 and $68.40. B) between $2 and $68.40. C) $1.80. D) between $1.80 and $76. E) more than $76.