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What role do households play in the economy according to the circular-flow diagram?
What role do households play in the economy according to the circular-flow diagram?
- Consume goods and services while also providing income to firms (correct)
- Produce goods and services using factors of production
- Control the supply of money in the economy
- Regulate prices in various markets
In the circular-flow model, which of the following statements is true about firms?
In the circular-flow model, which of the following statements is true about firms?
- Firms operate independently without any interaction with households.
- Firms control the prices of goods and services unilaterally.
- Firms hire factors of production to create goods and services for the market. (correct)
- Firms only sell goods and services without employing any factors of production.
Which markets are represented in the circular-flow diagram?
Which markets are represented in the circular-flow diagram?
- Market for stocks and market for real estate
- Market for government services and market for labor
- Market for natural resources and market for technology
- Market for goods and services and market for factors of production (correct)
How do households generate income in the circular-flow model?
How do households generate income in the circular-flow model?
What visual model is used to represent the flow of dollars in the economy?
What visual model is used to represent the flow of dollars in the economy?
What does the circular flow model illustrate?
What does the circular flow model illustrate?
In the circular flow model, which of the following describes 'factors of production'?
In the circular flow model, which of the following describes 'factors of production'?
What does the Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF) represent?
What does the Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF) represent?
How is labor measured in the context of the PPF example provided?
How is labor measured in the context of the PPF example provided?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'revenue' in the circular flow?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'revenue' in the circular flow?
In the circular flow model, how do households primarily contribute to the economy?
In the circular flow model, how do households primarily contribute to the economy?
Which situation would likely cause a shift in the PPF?
Which situation would likely cause a shift in the PPF?
If an economy is using its resources inefficiently, where would it be located in relation to the PPF?
If an economy is using its resources inefficiently, where would it be located in relation to the PPF?
What contributes to economists often providing conflicting policy advice?
What contributes to economists often providing conflicting policy advice?
Which statement best describes the nature of positive statements in economics?
Which statement best describes the nature of positive statements in economics?
Why do differing values among economists influence their advice?
Why do differing values among economists influence their advice?
What is a positive statement regarding consumer behavior mentioned in the content?
What is a positive statement regarding consumer behavior mentioned in the content?
What outcome is suggested by laws limiting the resale of tickets for events?
What outcome is suggested by laws limiting the resale of tickets for events?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for disagreement among economists?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for disagreement among economists?
What is the primary reason economists agree on some propositions?
What is the primary reason economists agree on some propositions?
Which of the following indicates a normative statement in economics?
Which of the following indicates a normative statement in economics?
What happens to the opportunity cost of mountain bikes as resources shift from beer to mountain bikes?
What happens to the opportunity cost of mountain bikes as resources shift from beer to mountain bikes?
At point A on the PPF, what is the opportunity cost of producing mountain bikes?
At point A on the PPF, what is the opportunity cost of producing mountain bikes?
What shape does the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) take when opportunity costs are increasing?
What shape does the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) take when opportunity costs are increasing?
How does the PPF react when resources are primarily allocated toward mountain bikes?
How does the PPF react when resources are primarily allocated toward mountain bikes?
Under what condition is the allocation of resources considered inefficient?
Under what condition is the allocation of resources considered inefficient?
What is the relationship between beer production and mountain bike production when shifting resources?
What is the relationship between beer production and mountain bike production when shifting resources?
Why might the PPF be bowed outwards, especially when considering the production of two goods like beer and mountain bikes?
Why might the PPF be bowed outwards, especially when considering the production of two goods like beer and mountain bikes?
What implication does a steeper PPF have on resource allocation for mountain bikes?
What implication does a steeper PPF have on resource allocation for mountain bikes?
What is the maximum production of tons of wheat when the economy produces 0 computers?
What is the maximum production of tons of wheat when the economy produces 0 computers?
At point C on the graph, how many tons of wheat are produced?
At point C on the graph, how many tons of wheat are produced?
Which point represents the combination of 400 computers and 1,000 tons of wheat?
Which point represents the combination of 400 computers and 1,000 tons of wheat?
If the economy produces at point E, how many computers can be produced?
If the economy produces at point E, how many computers can be produced?
Which of the following points indicates a situation of underutilization of resources?
Which of the following points indicates a situation of underutilization of resources?
What would be the impact of moving from point D to point B?
What would be the impact of moving from point D to point B?
How many tons of wheat can be produced if 200 computers are made?
How many tons of wheat can be produced if 200 computers are made?
At the combination represented by point F (100 computers, 3,000 tons of wheat), is this combination possible?
At the combination represented by point F (100 computers, 3,000 tons of wheat), is this combination possible?
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Study Notes
Economic Statements
- Tax cuts stimulate the economy are normative statements based on value judgments.
- An increase in burrito prices leads to higher consumer demand for music downloads illustrates a positive statement, discussing factual relationships without requiring truth.
Why Economists Disagree
- Economists may conflict on policy advice due to differing positive theories and values, leading to varying normative views.
- Consensus exists among many economists on specific propositions despite disagreements.
Ticket Resale Impact
- Laws limiting ticket resales for entertainment and sports events generally make potential audience members worse off on average.
Circular-Flow Diagram
- Visual model depicting economic interactions, showing dollar flows among households and firms.
- Decision-makers:
- Firms: purchase factors of production to create goods and services.
- Households: own production factors, sell/rent them, and consume goods and services.
Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF)
- The PPF graph represents maximum output combinations of an economy, constrained by available factors and technology.
- Example goods: computers and wheat.
- The economy has 50,000 labor hours available monthly for production.
PPF Example Details
- Example points on the graph represent different output combinations for computers and wheat (e.g., point A: 500 computers, 0 wheat).
- Points off the PPF indicate unattainable production combinations, such as point F (100 computers, 3000 wheat) and point G (300 computers, 3500 wheat).
PPF Shape and Opportunity Cost
- PPF may be bowed outward due to increasing opportunity costs as resources shift from one good to another (e.g., from beer to mountain bikes).
- At different points on the PPF, the opportunity cost of producing mountain bikes varies, with initial production yielding low costs before increasing significantly.
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