When Fred's income was $100 per week, 10 units of good X were demanded. Now his income is $150 per week and 12 units of good X are demanded. Using the percentage change formula, the income elasticity of demand for good X equals

The purpose of a financial sector is ________

A) to minimize the payments firms make to state and local governments B) to maximize the payments firms make to state and local governments C) to channel funds away from households and firms with surplus funds D) to channel monies into socially acceptable causes

We should expect to see home construction activity decrease when interest rates increase

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false