If the demand curve is linear and downward sloping, which of the following statements is not correct?
a. Demand is more elastic on the lower part of the demand curve than on the upper part.
b. Different pairs of points on the demand curve can result in different values of the price elasticity of demand.
c. Different pairs of points on the demand curve result in identical values of the slope of the demand curve.
d. Starting from a point on the upper part of the demand curve, an increase in price leads to a decrease in total revenue.
a
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The Constitution created an environment conducive to economic growth and development because the federal government could constitutionally do all of the following except
(a) Levy uniform taxes (b) Coin money and regulate its value (c) Regulate commerce, thus prohibiting states from erecting barriers to the interstate movement of goods (d) Set "fair" prices on the private sale of goods in the marketplace
If the interest rate is 8 percent and an investment undertaken and paid for today is expected to yield $3,000 per year (to be received at year end) for each of the next three years, a profit-maximizing decision maker would undertake the investment only as long as the cost remained less than approximately
a. $5,350. b. $7,731. c. $8,109. d. $9,000.