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Motor oil and gasoline are complements. If the price of motor oil increases, consumer surplus in the gasoline market


A) decreases.
B) is unchanged.
C) increases.
D) may increase, decrease, or remain unchanged.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Table 7-5 For each of three potential buyers of oranges, the table displays the willingness to pay for the first three oranges of the day. Assume Allison, Bob, and Charisse are the only three buyers of oranges, and only three oranges can be supplied per day. Table 7-5 For each of three potential buyers of oranges, the table displays the willingness to pay for the first three oranges of the day. Assume Allison, Bob, and Charisse are the only three buyers of oranges, and only three oranges can be supplied per day.    -Refer to Table 7-5. Who experiences the largest gain in consumer surplus when the price of an orange decreases from $1.05 to $0.75? A)  Allison B)  Bob C)  Charisse D)  Allison and Bob experience the same gain in consumer surplus, and Charisse's gain is zero. -Refer to Table 7-5. Who experiences the largest gain in consumer surplus when the price of an orange decreases from $1.05 to $0.75?


A) Allison
B) Bob
C) Charisse
D) Allison and Bob experience the same gain in consumer surplus, and Charisse's gain is zero.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Market power and externalities are examples of market failures.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 7-13 Figure 7-13   -Refer to Figure 7-13. If the equilibrium price is $60, what is the producer surplus? A)  $600 B)  $1,200 C)  $2,400 D)  $4,800 -Refer to Figure 7-13. If the equilibrium price is $60, what is the producer surplus?


A) $600
B) $1,200
C) $2,400
D) $4,800

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Figure 7-10 Figure 7-10   -Refer to Figure 7-10. Which area represents the increase in producer surplus when the price rises from P1 to P2? A)  BCG B)  ACH C)  ABGD D)  AHGB -Refer to Figure 7-10. Which area represents the increase in producer surplus when the price rises from P1 to P2?


A) BCG
B) ACH
C) ABGD
D) AHGB

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Table 7-15 Table 7-15    -Refer to Table 7-15. You and your best friend want to hire a professional photographer to take pictures of your two families. The table shows the costs of the four potential sellers in the local photography market. You and your friend agree to offer $500 for each session. Who accepts the offer, and what is the total producer surplus in the market? A)  LeBron and Kobe; $500 B)  Kevin and Steve; $500 C)  LeBron and Kobe; $300 D)  Kevin and Steve; $150 -Refer to Table 7-15. You and your best friend want to hire a professional photographer to take pictures of your two families. The table shows the costs of the four potential sellers in the local photography market. You and your friend agree to offer $500 for each session. Who accepts the offer, and what is the total producer surplus in the market?


A) LeBron and Kobe; $500
B) Kevin and Steve; $500
C) LeBron and Kobe; $300
D) Kevin and Steve; $150

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Producer surplus is the area


A) under the supply curve.
B) between the supply and demand curves.
C) below the price and above the supply curve.
D) under the demand curve and above the price.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Michael values a stainless steel refrigerator for his new house at $3,500, but he succeeds in buying one for $3,000. Michael's consumer surplus is


A) $500.
B) $3,000.
C) $3,500.
D) $6,500.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Ronnie operates a lawn-care service. On each day, the cost of mowing the first lawn is $15, the cost of mowing the second lawn is $25, and the cost of mowing the third lawn is $40. His producer surplus on the first three lawns of the day is $100. If Ronnie charges all customers the same price for lawn mowing, that price is


A) $20.
B) $60.
C) $80.
D) $180.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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If Darby values a soccer ball at $50, and she pays $40 for it, her consumer surplus is $10.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following will cause an increase in consumer surplus?


A) an increase in the production cost of the good
B) a technological improvement in the production of the good
C) a decrease in the number of sellers of the good
D) the imposition of a binding price floor in the market

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Welfare economics explains which of the following in the market for televisions?


A) The government sets the price of televisions; firms respond to the price by producing a specific level of output.
B) The government sets the quantity of televisions; firms respond to the quantity by charging a specific price.
C) The market equilibrium price for televisions maximizes the total welfare of television buyers and sellers.
D) The market equilibrium price for televisions maximizes consumer welfare and minimizes producer profit.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Table 7-5 For each of three potential buyers of oranges, the table displays the willingness to pay for the first three oranges of the day. Assume Allison, Bob, and Charisse are the only three buyers of oranges, and only three oranges can be supplied per day. Table 7-5 For each of three potential buyers of oranges, the table displays the willingness to pay for the first three oranges of the day. Assume Allison, Bob, and Charisse are the only three buyers of oranges, and only three oranges can be supplied per day.    -Refer to Table 7-5. If the market price of an orange is $0.40, then A)  6 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $4.95. B)  6 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.10. C)  7 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.30. D)  7 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.15. -Refer to Table 7-5. If the market price of an orange is $0.40, then


A) 6 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $4.95.
B) 6 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.10.
C) 7 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.30.
D) 7 oranges are demanded per day, and consumer surplus amounts to $5.15.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Suppose that Firms A and B each produce high-resolution computer monitors, but Firm A can do so at a lower cost. Cassie and David each want to purchase a high-resolution computer monitor, but David is willing to pay more than Cassie. Which of the following market outcomes is efficient?


A) Firm A produces a monitor that Cassie buys. David does not purchase a monitor.
B) Firm A produces a monitor that David buys.
C) Firm B produces a monitor that Cassie buys. David does not purchase a monitor.
D) Firm B produces a monitor that David buys.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Figure 7-32 Figure 7-32   -Refer to Figure 7-32. If the government imposed a price ceiling at $20 in this market, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus? -Refer to Figure 7-32. If the government imposed a price ceiling at $20 in this market, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus?

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Another way to think of the marginal seller is the seller who


A) will accept the lowest price of any seller in the market.
B) requires the highest price of any potential seller in the market.
C) would leave the market first if the price were any lower.
D) would leave the market last if the price falls.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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If the government allowed a free market in organs for transplant there would be


A) a decrease in the shortage of organs for transplant.
B) a decrease in producer surplus.
C) an decrease in consumer surplus
D) an increase in the waiting period for transplant organs.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Economists generally believe that, although there may be advantages to society from ticket-scalping, the costs to society of this activity outweigh the benefits.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 7-21 Figure 7-21   -Refer to Figure 7-21. Which area represents total surplus in the market when the price is P1? A)  A+B B)  B+C C)  C+D D)  A+B+C+D -Refer to Figure 7-21. Which area represents total surplus in the market when the price is P1?


A) A+B
B) B+C
C) C+D
D) A+B+C+D

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Wendy is willing to pay $50 for a concert ticket and Bruce would like to receive $25. If the market price is $40 for this transaction, then the total surplus would be $15.

A) True
B) False

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