The Equilibrium Exchange Rate of Pounds Is $1

question 43

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium exchange rate of pounds is $1.70. At an exchange rate of $1.72 per pound, U.S. demand for pounds would ________ the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a _______ of pounds in the foreign exchange market.

• A) exceed; shortage
• B) be less than; shortage
• C) exceed; surplus
• D) be less than; surplus
• E) be equal to; shortage

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of utilizing resources owned by the firm that could have been employed elsewhere, not directly paid out in cash.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, leading to a decreased cost per unit.

Pin Factory

An example used by Adam Smith to describe the benefits of specialization and division of labor in manufacturing, increasing productivity and efficiency.

Constant Returns to Scale

A situation in production where increasing the amount of inputs results in a proportional increase in the output.