The reason that differences in economic growth rates are important in the long run is that
A) growth compounds over time.
B) population naturally shrinks in most countries.
C) real GDP usually drops when adjusted for inflation.
D) nominal GDP typically increases faster than real GDP.
A
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A restaurant offers an "all you can eat" meal for $9 . Tyrone has eaten three servings and is trying to decide whether or not to go back for a fourth. The economic way of thinking suggests that Tyrone should go back for the fourth serving if and only if
a. his marginal benefit of the additional serving is greater than zero. b. his marginal benefit of the additional serving is at least $3. c. his marginal benefit of the additional serving is $9 or more. d. his total value from the meal exceeds $9.
A society consists of three individuals: Sam, Tristan, and Ulyana. In terms of income and utility, Sam is currently best-off, Tristan ranks in the middle, and Ulyana is worst-off. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Utilitarianism suggests that government policies should strive to maximize Ulyana's utility. b. Liberalism suggests that government policies should strive to increase Ulyana's utility. c. Libertarianism suggests that government policies should strive to improve Tristan's utility at the cost of Sam's utility. d. Libertarianism suggests that government policies should strive to make Sam, Tristan, and Ulyana equally well off.