Consumer finance companies, because of the __________-term nature of their liabilities, prefer to hold __________-term assets

Assume that in an effort to help consumers, the government decides to reduce the amount of taxes it imposes on sellers of gasoline, that is, sellers are required to pay the government a smaller fee for each gallon of gas they sell

In the market for gas, this would have the effect of causing an increase in the supply of gas and a decrease in equilibrium price. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

_____ have the ability to recognize constraints and may choose to incur the costs of altering them

a. Economists b. Rational people c. Entrepreneurs d. Research groups