Attempts by special-interest groups to gain favorable treatment from government are called

a. utility maximizing
b. profit seeking
c. rent seeking
d. profit maximizing
e. rent minimizing

C

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A. reduces investment but increases aggregate demand. B. increases both investment and aggregate demand. C. increases investment but reduces aggregate demand. D. reduces both investment and aggregate demand.

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Below are cost curves for Dom's Barber Shop, a monopolistically competitive firm.  Figure 15.1 Refer to Figure 15.1. From society's point of view, the ________ level is 25 haircuts.

A. shut down B. efficient output C. minimum output D. monopoly output

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