A firm will shut down in the long-run if

Which of the following is true of the quantity demanded of reserves?

A) The quantity demanded of reserves increases as the federal funds rate falls. B) The quantity demanded of reserves increases as the inflation rate increases. C) The quantity demanded of reserves is constant over time for almost every bank. D) The quantity demanded of reserves increases at a constant rate over time.

Some argue that U.S. workers cannot compete with cheap labor from many developing nations. This

A) is true and is a justification for tariffs to protect domestic jobs. B) is true and it is has been found that tariffs in these cases can save thousands of jobs and benefit the economy. C) is true but the benefits of free trade are still such that tariffs should not be placed on these industries. D) is not true, as evidenced by the fact that the United States carries on a lot of trade with countries that have lower wages.