Refer to Figure 2-11. What is the opportunity cost of producing 1 pound of cashews in Pakistan?

A) 3/8 of a bolt of cotton B) 5/8 of a bolt of cotton
C) 1 3/5 bolts of cotton D) 240 bolts of cotton

C

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A. a decrease in the supply of money will increase interest rates and reduce interest-sensitive consumption and investment spending. B. an increase in the price level will increase the demand for money, reduce interest rates, and decrease consumption and investment spending. C. an increase in the price level will increase the demand for money, increase interest rates, and decrease consumption and investment spending. D. an increase in the price level will decrease the demand for money, reduce interest rates, and increase consumption and investment spending.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A firm earns a positive economic profit when the market price exceeds its marginal cost. 2. As long as profits remain positive, a firm will want to increase the quantity produced. 3. Only variable costs are relevant to a firm's decision to shut down. 4. When a firm has chosen to shutdown it has exited the industry. 5. A competitive firm will exit the industry in the long run if the price of its product falls below its average cost.

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