The power of the supply and demand model lies in its ability
A) to generally predict how price and quantity will change with supply and demand shocks.
B) to precisely predict the impact of government regulations on quantity and price.
C) to precisely determine the difference between price ceilings and price floors.
D) to generally predict how profit motive impacts the distribution of goods and services.
A
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The Fed buys $100 million of government securities from Bank A. What is the effect on Bank A's balance sheet?
A) Securities decrease by $100 million and reserves increase by $100 million. B) Securities decrease by $100 million and deposits decrease by $100 million. C) Securities increase by $100 million and reserves decrease by $100 million. D) Securities increase by $100 million and reserves increase by $100 million.
Which of the following is not a reason why firms experience economies of scale?
A) Workers and managers can become more specialized, enabling them to be more productive. B) As output increases, the managers can begin to have difficulty coordinating the operations of their firms. C) Technology can make it possible to increase production with a smaller increase in at least one input. D) Larger firms may be able to purchase inputs at lower costs than smaller competitors.