Active Learning Quiz 3

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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?

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?

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?

By owning and renting out factors of production to firms Signup and view all the answers

What visual model is used to represent the flow of dollars in the economy?

Circular-flow diagram Signup and view all the answers

What does the circular flow model illustrate?

The movement of goods, services, and income in an economy Signup and view all the answers

In the circular flow model, which of the following describes 'factors of production'?

Labor, land, and capital used in production Signup and view all the answers

What does the Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF) represent?

The maximum combinations of output an economy can efficiently produce Signup and view all the answers

How is labor measured in the context of the PPF example provided?

In hours available for production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'revenue' in the circular flow?

The earnings received by firms from selling goods and services Signup and view all the answers

In the circular flow model, how do households primarily contribute to the economy?

By providing factors of production and consuming goods and services Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would likely cause a shift in the PPF?

An improvement in technology used for production Signup and view all the answers

If an economy is using its resources inefficiently, where would it be located in relation to the PPF?

Inside the PPF curve Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to economists often providing conflicting policy advice?

Differing values leading to normative views Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nature of positive statements in economics?

They describe relationships regardless of their truthfulness. Signup and view all the answers

Why do differing values among economists influence their advice?

Values shape their perspectives on policy objectives. Signup and view all the answers

What is a positive statement regarding consumer behavior mentioned in the content?

Higher burrito prices will increase music download demand. Signup and view all the answers

What outcome is suggested by laws limiting the resale of tickets for events?

It makes potential audience members worse off on average. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for disagreement among economists?

Agreement on most economic principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason economists agree on some propositions?

Shared empirical evidence and understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates a normative statement in economics?

Tax cuts are essential for economic stimulation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the opportunity cost of mountain bikes as resources shift from beer to mountain bikes?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

At point A on the PPF, what is the opportunity cost of producing mountain bikes?

Low Signup and view all the answers

What shape does the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) take when opportunity costs are increasing?

Bow outwards Signup and view all the answers

How does the PPF react when resources are primarily allocated toward mountain bikes?

It becomes steeper Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is the allocation of resources considered inefficient?

When production is inside the PPF Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between beer production and mountain bike production when shifting resources?

Increased beer production leads to decreased mountain bike production Signup and view all the answers

Why might the PPF be bowed outwards, especially when considering the production of two goods like beer and mountain bikes?

Due to increasing opportunity costs as production shifts occur Signup and view all the answers

What implication does a steeper PPF have on resource allocation for mountain bikes?

It signifies that larger trade-offs are necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum production of tons of wheat when the economy produces 0 computers?

6,000 tons Signup and view all the answers

At point C on the graph, how many tons of wheat are produced?

2,500 tons Signup and view all the answers

Which point represents the combination of 400 computers and 1,000 tons of wheat?

Point B Signup and view all the answers

If the economy produces at point E, how many computers can be produced?

500 computers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following points indicates a situation of underutilization of resources?

A point not on the PPF Signup and view all the answers

What would be the impact of moving from point D to point B?

Shift of resources from computers to wheat Signup and view all the answers

How many tons of wheat can be produced if 200 computers are made?

3,000 tons Signup and view all the answers

At the combination represented by point F (100 computers, 3,000 tons of wheat), is this combination possible?

Yes, it is below the PPF Signup and view all the answers

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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