Holding all variables constant but one and assessing the impact of the one variable that has changed is an example of using
A) the ceteris paribus assumption.
B) an economic model based on unrealistic assumptions.
C) a flawed economic model.
D) an untestable proposition.
A
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When both internal and external costs for using a scarce resource are included, then there is
A) an increase in the production of the good. B) a negative externality. C) an increase in the price of the good. D) a positive externality.
Refer to the given information. If these two nations specialize based on comparative advantage:
Answer the question on the basis of the following information about the cost ratios for two products—fish (F) and chicken (C)—in countries Singsong and Harmony. Assume that production occurs under conditions of constant costs and these are the only two nations in the world. Singsong: 1F = 2C Harmony: 1F = 4C A. Singsong will both produce chicken and catch fish. B. Harmony will both produce chicken and catch fish. C. Harmony will produce chicken and Singsong will catch fish. D. Singsong will produce chicken and Harmony will catch fish.