Suppose That the Cost of Operating a Taxicab Is $25,000/year

question 116

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the cost of operating a taxicab is $25,000/year and that a cab in full-time operation will collect $35,000/year in fares.
-Refer to the information above.Suppose that entry into the taxi industry is restricted but medallions (licences) can be bought and sold.If the annual interest rate on savings accounts is 8% and the market for medallions is in equilibrium,how much will a medallion cost?

• A) $800.
• B) $8000.
• C) $10,000.
• D) $80,000.
• E) $125,000.

Grasp the concept of quantity demanded and quantity supplied and how they change with price movements.

Understand the relationship between complement goods and their impact on market demand and supply.

Interpret economic tables and charts to extract relevant information about market conditions.

Categorize the type of market intervention needed based on excess supply or demand analysis.

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