Question 1

The graph shown demonstrates a tax on buyers. How many fewer units are being sold due to the imposition of a tax on this market?

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A)   6
B)   9
C)   3
D)   12E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

In order for a price ceiling to "bind," it:

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A)   must be set above the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a shortage.
B)   must be set below the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a shortage.
C)   must be set above the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a surplus.
D)   must be set below the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a surplus.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The graph shown demonstrates a tax on sellers. Before the tax was imposed, the buyers purchased ____ units and paid _____ for each one.

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A)   15; $16
B)   15; $6
C)   31; $9
D)   31; $19E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

After a price floor of $23 is placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents consumer surplus?

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A)   A
B)   A + B
C)   A + B + C
D)   A + B + C + DE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Normative analysis:

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A)   involves the formulation and testing of hypotheses.
B)   is a value-free evaluation of a policy.
C)   is a matter of values and opinions.
D)   examines if the policy actually accomplished its goal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 6

The graph shown shows a subsidy to buyers. Before the subsidy is put in place, the buyers bought _____ units and paid _____ for each of them.

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A)   100; $46
B)   100; $30
C)   150; $40
D)   150; $24E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The government is deciding where to put a $1 tax-either in a market with elastic supply and demand curves, or a market with inelastic supply and demand curves. If their aim is to raise the most revenue with the smallest deadweight loss, where should the tax be placed?

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A)   In the market with elastic supply and demand curves
B)   In the market with inelastic supply and demand curves
C)   It is impossible to say without more information
D)   Since the burden is shared, it doesn't matter in which market it is placedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The graph shown portrays a subsidy to buyers. Once the subsidy is in place, the buyers pay _____ and the sellers receive ________; the difference is ___________.

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A)   $24; $40; the amount of the subsidy
B)   $30; $46; the amount of the subsidy
C)   $40; $24; the amount of the subsidy
D)   $24; $40; the amount of government revenueE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

If a price floor of $23 were placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents the surplus that is transferred?

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A)   B + C + D
B)   B + C
C)   C
D)   BE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Government attempts to set prices below market equilibrium can:

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A)   lead to more producer surplus.
B)   encourage more production.
C)   reduce the total surplus in the market.
D)   always create a better outcome.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The graph shown demonstrates a tax on sellers. How many fewer units are being sold due to the imposition of a tax on this market?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   16
C)   31
D)   37E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When a tax is imposed on a market:

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A)   the price the buyer pays is higher than the amount the seller receives.
B)   the buyers' equilibrium tax-inclusive price increases and the equilibrium quantity decreases.
C)   fewer total transactions take place in the market.
D)   All of these are true.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

When a tax is placed on sellers:

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A)   sellers always bear a higher incidence than buyers.
B)   buyers always bear a higher incidence than sellers.
C)   the effect on the price buyers pay and sellers receive is the same as a tax on buyers.
D)   None of these is true.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An unintended consequence of price ceilings is:

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A)   the loss of surplus always outweighs the benefits of the policy.
B)   non-price rationing must occur, and can lead to bribes.
C)   the transfer of surplus from producer to consumer rarely is recognized.
D)   the producers increase the quality of the goods sold.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Does a tax on sellers affect the supply curve?

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A)   Yes, it shifts to the left by the amount of the tax.
B)   Yes, it shifts to the right by the amount of the tax.
C)   Yes, it shifts up by the amount of the tax.
D)   No, there is change in the quantity supplied, but the supply curve does not move.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A subsidy:

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A)   All of these statements are true.
B)   is a requirement that the government pay an extra amount to producers or consumers of a good.
C)   is used by governments to encourage the production and consumption of a particular good or service.
D)   is used by governments as an alternative to price controls to benefit certain groups without generating a shortage or a surplus.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

One way to ensure all producers benefit from a price floor is to:

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A)   give a government guarantee to buy all surplus.
B)   ration a certain quantity per consumer.
C)   ration a certain quantity per producer .
D)   All of these are examples of ensuring all producers benefit using non-price methods.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Suppose a tax on buyers has been imposed in the graph shown. Once the tax is in place, the buyers purchase ____ units and pay ____ for each one.

Accepted Answer

A)   6; $22
B)   6; $34
C)   9; $18
D)   9; $30E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 19

After a price ceiling of $8 is placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents producer surplus?

Accepted Answer

A)   C + D + E
B)   C + D + F + G
C)   E
D)   A + C + EE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

If a non-binding price floor were to be set in the market in the graph shown, it could be set at:

Accepted Answer

A)   $30.
B)   $23.
C)   $16.
D)   All of these would be binding price floors for this market.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 6: Government Intervention

The graph shown demonstrates a tax on buyers. How many fewer units are being sold due to the imposition of a tax on this market?

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In order for a price ceiling to "bind," it:

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The graph shown demonstrates a tax on sellers. Before the tax was imposed, the buyers purchased ____ units and paid _____ for each one.

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After a price floor of $23 is placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents consumer surplus?

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Normative analysis:

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The graph shown shows a subsidy to buyers. Before the subsidy is put in place, the buyers bought _____ units and paid _____ for each of them.

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The government is deciding where to put a $1 tax-either in a market with elastic supply and demand curves, or a market with inelastic supply and demand curves. If their aim is to raise the most revenue with the smallest deadweight loss, where should the tax be placed?

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The graph shown portrays a subsidy to buyers. Once the subsidy is in place, the buyers pay _____ and the sellers receive ________; the difference is ___________.

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If a price floor of $23 were placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents the surplus that is transferred?

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Government attempts to set prices below market equilibrium can:

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The graph shown demonstrates a tax on sellers. How many fewer units are being sold due to the imposition of a tax on this market?

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When a tax is imposed on a market:

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When a tax is placed on sellers:

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An unintended consequence of price ceilings is:

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Does a tax on sellers affect the supply curve?

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A subsidy:

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One way to ensure all producers benefit from a price floor is to:

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Suppose a tax on buyers has been imposed in the graph shown. Once the tax is in place, the buyers purchase ____ units and pay ____ for each one.

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After a price ceiling of $8 is placed on the market in the graph shown, which area represents producer surplus?

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If a non-binding price floor were to be set in the market in the graph shown, it could be set at:

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