A Basic Assumption Used in Many Economic Models Is

question 110

Multiple Choice

A basic assumption used in many economic models is:

• A) as price goes up, the amount purchased will go up too.
• B) as price goes up, less will be offered for sale on the market.
• C) if the underlying theory doesn't represent reality, it is not useful.
• D) ceteris paribus, which means all other things remain unchanged.

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Definitions:

Statistical Evidence

Data collected and analyzed for the purpose of supporting a conclusion or hypothesis.

Step-Variable Cost

The cost of a resource that is obtained in large chunks and that increases and decreases only in response to fairly wide changes in activity.

Contribution Margin

It is the difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs. The contribution margin represents the portion of sales revenue that is not consumed by variable costs.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of a person or system in response to external or internal stimuli.