If two firms behave as Cournot duopolists, the level of social welfare is lower than if the same firms act as a cartel
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. The Cournot duopolists produce more at a lower price than a cartel. Thus, social welfare is lower with a cartel.
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If there is a temporary increase in the money supply in the Eurozone, ceteris paribus, what is the result for the United States?
a. The money supply in the United States must decrease by the same proportion. b. The U.S. dollar nominal interest rate will increase, as the euro rate is unchanged. c. Long-run expectations shift to expect a stronger euro. d. The dollar appreciates against the euro.
C = $40 million + 0.6(1 - 0.2)Y I = $35 million G = $31 million NX = -$6 million Based on the above data, the equilibrium level of GDP is
A) $113.6 million. B) $192.3 million. C) $208.3 million. D) $833.3 million.