Other things the same, if the price level rises by 2% and people were expecting it to rise by 5%, then some firms have
a. higher than desired prices, which increases their sales.
b. higher than desired prices, which depresses their sales.
c. lower than desired prices, which increases their sales.
d. lower than desired prices, which depresses their sales.
b
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A) As a sole proprietor, Torrie would have the ability to share risk with shareholders. B) As a sole proprietor, Torrie would face limited liability. C) As a sole proprietor, Torrie would have both ownership and control over the business. D) All of the above would be advantages of setting up her business as a sole proprietorship.
Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 26: One reason for the increase in sales of frozen foods from $1 billion in 1950 to $53 billion in 2016 is the
A. increased opportunity cost of cooking frozen meals. B. decrease in popularity of the microwave oven. C. increased opportunity cost of preparing home-cooked meals. D. decrease in the number of women in the labor force.