economics

Which of the following can be used to measure the Gross National product in an open economy?

A. C+I+G+(X+M) B. C+I+G+X C. C+I+G D. C+I+G+(X-M) Correct Answer: Option D = C+I+G+(X-M) Explanation The formula to calculate the…

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A monopolist can boost up his revenue by?

A. adjusting both price and output upward B. reducing total output to match price C. increasing price D. reducing price…

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One of the characteristics of a monopolist is that; he can influence?

A. quantity produced by other producers B. prices charged by other producers C. both price and quantity D. price or…

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A perfect competitor will continue to expand output up to the point where?

A. TC > TR B. MR = AR C. MC < MR D. MC > MR Correct Answer: Option C…

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Rent and administrative expenses are examples of?

A. average fixed costs B. average variable costs C. fixed costs D. variable costs Correct Answer: Option C - fixed…

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Division of labour requires that; the tasks in a production line be performed?

A. by specialists B. in stages C. by all workers D. by unskilled labourers Correct Answer: Option B - in…

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If the production of a large firm is higher than that of a small firm; it is experiencing?

A. external economies of scale B. external diseconomies of scale C. internal economies of scale D. internal diseconomies of scale…

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Price mechanism determines the prices of commodities through?

A. auctioning B. market forces C. the sales of treasury bills D. government legislation Correct Answer: Option B - market…

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When price is set below equilibrium; this will lead to?

A. an increase in the quantity supplied B. a new equilibrium C. a decrease in the quantity supplied D. a…

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Given the supply function P = 1/4(Qs+10) when P = N10; what is Qs?

A. 20 B. 15 C. 50 D. 30 Correct Answer: Option A = 20 Explanation P = 1/4(Qs+10) when P…

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