Which entity within the U.S. government is responsible for computing and reporting the CPI?

In the Solow growth model, an increase in the marginal propensity to consume shifts the ________, with the implied change in the capital stock resulting in a ________ standard of living in the long run

A) steady-state investment line upward, higher B) steady-state investment line downward, higher C) national saving line upward, lower D) national saving line upward, higher E) national saving line downward, lower

Economists generally recognize that rent controls cause shortages in housing, yet rent controls tend to persist. Why does this occur?

a. Many people do not understand the effects that controls cause. b. Property owners are politically unpopular. c. Many persons tend to benefit from rent controls. d. All of the above are correct.