Suppose the production of mp3 players can be represented by the following production function: q = L0.4K0.4. The firm currently produces q1 units. If all inputs doubled, the new level of output will equal

Given below are the current account transactions of an economy in a year

a. exported goods and services worth $120 billion b. imported goods worth $200 billion c. revenue earned from manufacturing plants situated abroad equals $80 billion d. dividend paid to foreign investors equals $10 billion e. donations and disaster relief funds given to a foreign country equal $10 billion f. received "gifts" worth $5 billion from foreign donors towards poverty alleviation i) Calculate the economy's trade balance. ii) What will be the balance in the economy's current account?

Which of the following is a positive economic statement?

A) Everyone should live at the same standard of living. B) If the price of gasoline rises, a smaller quantity of it will be bought. C) The government should close income tax loopholes. D) U.S. firms should not be allowed to outsource production of goods and services.