The problem of scarce resources
a. means that in some cities there are not enough jobs
b. could be solved if the unemployment rate fell
c. is that there are not enough resources to satisfy people's unlimited wants
d. is that resources are used inefficiently
e. can be solved by lowering taxes
C
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The federal government, in order to fund expanded health care, imposes a lump-sum tax on all business property. Profit-maximizing firms that stay in business will respond by
a. raising prices to pay the tax. b. cutting output to reduce costs. c. lowering prices to stimulate demand. d. doing nothing.
Which of the following is NOT an example of monetary policy? a. The Federal Open Market Committee decides to sell bonds
b. The Federal Open Market Committee decides to buy bonds. c. The Federal Reserve reduces the reserve requirements. d. The Federal Reserve facilitates bank transactions by clearing checks.