If most businesses in an industry are earning a 13 percent rate of return on their assets, but your firm is earning 23 percent, your rate of economic profit is

a. zero.
b. 10 percent.
c. 23 percent.
d. 36 percent.

B

Economics

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Ken and Traci are two woodworkers who both make tables and chairs. In one month, Ken can make 3 tables or 18 chairs, whereas Traci can make 8 tables or 24 chairs. Given this, we know that the opportunity cost of 1 table is

a. 1/6 chair for Ken and 1/3 chair for Traci. b. 1/6 chair for Ken and 3 chairs for Traci. c. 6 chairs for Ken and 1/3 chair for Traci. d. 6 chairs for Ken and 3 chairs for Traci.

Economics

In macroeconomic models, prices are assumed to be completely inflexible in:

A. The very short run only B. The short run and remains so over time C. The very long run D. Situations when the changes in demand look to be permanent

Economics