Econ 101 - Microeconomics » Fall 2019 » iVat Chapter 5

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Question #1
Suppose we have the following information and sequence of events for the coffee market in Ethiopia: • Initially at the first equilibrium P=$20 and Q=20 • A flood hits Ethiopia and destroys coffee farm land • On the new supply curve at P=$20 quantity supplied is QS=10 • The forces of supply and demand equilibrate the market at P=$35 and Q=15 After the shift was there excess demand or excess supply?
A.   Excess demand
B.   Excess supply
C.   Excess demand initially, but then it changed to excess supply.
D.   There was neither excess supply nor excess demand.
Question #2
Graph the following situation for the coffee market in Ethiopia: • Initially at the first equilibrium P=$20 and Q=30 • Incomes increase • The price of fertilizer (input) for growing coffee increases Question: After the shifts what happened to equilibrium price and quantity in the coffee market?
A.   The equilibrium price increased, but we can't tell what happened to the equilibrium quantity because we aren't given any information about the relative size of the shifts in supply and demand in the market.
B.   The equilibrium quantity decreased, but we can't tell what happened to the equilibrium price because we aren't given any information about the relative size of the shifts in supply and demand in the market.
C.   The equilibrium price decreased, but we can't tell what happened to the equilibrium quantity because we aren't given any information about the relative size of the shifts in supply and demand in the market.
D.   The equilibrium quantity increased, but we can't tell what happened to the equilibrium price because we aren't given any information about the relative size of the shifts in supply and demand in the market.
Question #3
In order to be an effective price ceiling the price must be set:
A.   Below the equilibrium price
B.   At the equilibrium price
C.   To the right of the equilibrium quantity
D.   To the left of the equilibrium quantity
E.   Above the equilibrium price
Question #4
If a price ceiling is set above the equilibrium price
A.   A surplus will occur
B.   It will have no effect on equilibrium price
C.   The demand curve will shift rightward
D.   The supply curve will shift leftward
Question #5
Glendale Community College sets a price ceiling a $60 per year for a parking permit, but many complain that they are not able to find a parking place in designated university lots. This suggests that:
A.   The demand curve shifted to the left
B.   The $60 price is above the equilibrium
C.   The $60 price is below the equilibrium
D.   New parking technology is needed
E.   The equilibrium price is $60
Question #6
If rent control is applied to apartment housing, the prediction of basic supply and demand analysis is that:
A.   Equilibrium will occur
B.   No effect on price or quantity demanded
C.   A surplus will occur
D.   The demand curve shifts to the right
E.   A shortage will occur
Question #7
A price ceiling at the equilibrium price will:
A.   Will shift the supply curve
B.   Will shift demand curve
C.   Create a surplus
D.   Create a shortage
E.   Have no effect
Question #8
The minimum wage is an example of a:
A.   Price ceiling
B.   Equilibrating price
C.   Tariff
D.   Price floor
E.   Demand schedule
Question #9
The predicted effect of an effective minimum wage from supply and demand analysis is:
A.   Financial turmoil
B.   A shortage of labor supplied will occur
C.   Shifting of the demand curve
D.   A surplus of labor supplied will occur
E.   No effect
Question #10
In order to be an effective price floor the:
A.   Demand curve must shift
B.   The supply curve must shift
C.   The price must below the equilibrium price
D.   The price must be the equilibrium price
E.   The price must be above the equilibrium price
Question #11
Price Floors below the equilibrium price:
A.   Create shortages
B.   Create a surplus
C.   Lead to stagnation
D.   Lead to unemployment
E.   Have no effect
Question #12
Suppose that the wage in the labor market decreases rapidly. How can interaction effects, brought about by the wage decrease in a supply and demand model, complicate the predictions in a supply and demand model?
A.   The change in wages can increase consumption of goods/services in the economy, which can cause the demand curve in the labor market to shift to the right.
B.   The decrease in wages can reduce consumption of goods/services in the economy, which can cause the demand curve in the labor market to shift to the left.
C.   The equilibrium determination of wages can reduce consumption of goods/services in the economy, which can cause the demand curve in the labor market to shift to the right.
D.   The increase in wages can reduce consumption of goods/services in the economy, which can cause the demand curve in the labor market to shift to the left.
Question #13
Suppose we have the following sequential information concerning the vodka market: • Initial equilibrium price and quantity: P=$10 and Q=1,000 • A $5 excise tax is implemented that suppliers have to remit to the government Question: Suppose that we are on a certain point on the new supply curve at QS=1,000. What price corresponds to this point on the new supply curve?
A.   $10
B.   $15
C.   $5
D.   $20
Question #14
Suppose the American Medical Association (AMA) is able to restrict the amount of medical licenses in the United States to 100,000 licenses. Suppose that the demand for services from medical doctors increases. Question: What is likely to happen to the equilibrium price and quantity after the increase in demand?
A.   Both the equilibrium price and quantity will increase.
B.   The equilibrium quantity will decrease and the equilibrium price will decrease.
C.   The equilibrium price will decrease and equilibrium quantity will increase.
D.   The equilibrium price will increase, but equilibrium quantity will remain unchanged.
Question #15
Suppose that we are in a market, which all of a sudden switches from a regular market to a market where there is a third-party payer. Question: All else being equal, what is likely to happen in the market once the third-party is present?
A.   Efficiencies will be realized with the third-party payer.
B.   The quantity demanded will decrease and equilibrium quantity will stay the same.
C.   The quantity demanded will increase, which will increase overall expenditures on the good/service.
D.   The quantity demanded will decrease, which will decrease overall expenditures on the good/service.

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